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Stepping Forward to Effective Rid- ing focuses specifically on riding as a means of improving the horse. Based on the popular blog, HorseListen- ing.com, the exercises and ideas are purposely handpicked to help you develop your path to becoming an effective rider, not only for your own benefit, but also for your horse’s long-term well being. Over 25 chapters on the most


fundamental aspects of horseback riding have been collated according to five themes, and prepared in a tidy, all-in-one package for quick and efficient reading (or alternatively – long, thoughtful perusing of deep and meaningful concepts)! The book is divided into five


that all horses dream of? Horse Listening – The Book:


horseback riding lessons could come with a user manual? Do you feel that you could serve your horses better as a rider if you only know how and what to do? Would you like to be the rider


Have you ever wished your


but also chock-full of useful, ring- ready practical suggestions. As with all Horse Listening material, the pur-


is the In The Ring section at the con- clusion of many chapters. This sec- tion is designed to give you sugges- tions on how you can take the ideas in the chapter into the riding ring. No book can ever take the place of a live teacher. However, what this book can do is give you action plans and strategies that you can take with you to your rides. The book is thought provoking


back at Section 5: The Result of our work - what have we learned through this process? What happens when we dedicate ourselves to a regular rou- tine of self-improvement and devel- opment of the horse? A special feature of this book


sents several chapters that give insight into correcting common prob- lems. Try some of these exercises to develop good rhythm, hind end engagement and turns. A section on rein lameness analyzes something that is very common but rarely dis- cussed. These solutions might help to put you on track toward developing your horse’s highest potential. Lastly, we pause to take a look


devoted to some of the basic riding skills that form the way we commu- nicate with the horse. These tech- niques are the building blocks of future success. Next, we look at Sec- tion 3: The Specifics - particular exercises that develop the quality of the horse’s movement. Section 4: The Solutions pre-


sections. Section I: The Reason is an analysis of why we are so enamored by horses. What drives us to put in the time and effort needed to rise to the challenge of becoming the best rider we can be? Section 2: The Essentials is


pose is to help the rider improve so that the horse can benefit. By following simple, useful


exercises, you will be able to develop a better understanding about: - the rider’s aids - the use of the seat - the half-halt - accurate turns and circles - transitions - hind end engagement - rein lameness … and much more!


Horse Listening – The Book:


Stepping Forward to Effective Rid- ing is available in both digital and print (paperback) versions. Purchase online at Amazon.com and CreateS- pace.com.


age, Kathy has had articles published in national horse magazines. She has a monthly column in The Rider and regularly contributes to equestrian association newsletters. Owned by four horses, Kathy


Canada certified instructor with more than 20 years of teaching and train- ing experience in several riding dis- ciplines. Her “real job” experience as a professional school teacher enables her to use teaching strategies that present information in a step-by-step, clear manner that clarifies and instructs. A writer from a very young


Author Bio: Kathy Farrokhzad is an Equine


spends much of her spare time either riding, teaching or caring for the horses. She has enjoyed learning something new and different from each horse. They are the models of the pictures used in her articles as well as the book. She is also the writer of the


blog, www.HorseListening.com.


story gets bogged down with too many names and char- acters, which affects the reader’s ability to dive in head on. I would have liked a little more back-story or set up to ground these characters in their world before Isabel and Mathew begin their journey. Still, the novel is well


while it begins with a traditionally upbeat feel, the tone quickly shifts to something darker. Isabel enters a world of spying and intrigue, where everyone knows the secrets of her past except for her. Schoeman weaves a tale with surprising twists and an ending so shocking you’ll be flipping back pages to make sure you read it correctly. Like many debuts, the beginning of Schoeman’s


marriages and centres around a young noblewoman who is striving to find her place, herself, and her happiness. The titular protagonist is anything but ordinary. Like Schoeman herself, Isabel loves to feel the wind in her hair as she rides through the fields on her favourite mare. Sher would rather stay in the comfort and company of the stables than in her adoptive father’s (William), home. She enjoys horse-riding, sword fighting, and prefers to choose her own path, whether in life or in love. When Sir John (William’s jousting partner) returns, Isabel is pressured to become the lady she was always meant to be—but will this mean giving up love, her life, and friendship in the process? “Isabel” is a unique take on a well-tread genre, and


and E.L. Schoeman is doing just that. The twenty-four year old, who grew up on Prima Farms outside of Cale- donia, Ontario, is bringing her love of horses and heroes to life in her debut novel, “Isabel.” “Isabel” is set in a rich world of matchmaking and


E.L. Schoeman’ “Isabel” Review by Jillian Nagel (Fresh Print Magazine) It’s always great to see a hometown girl succeed


worth the time. Schoeman creates a likeable and believ- able protagonist and sends her readers on an emotional adventure. Like her character, E.L. Schoeman is coming into her own, finding her voice, discovering who she is as an author. It is obvious that she has may more ideas just waiting to be put down on paper.Health issues and educational roadblocks couldn’t stop this exciting new author from fulfilling her dreams. I, for one, can’t wait to see what she come out with next.


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