Autorentext

Dr. Gerhard Heuschmann was born on October 6, 1959, in Marktredwitz, Germany, and grew up on his family's farm.After completing his secondary education in 1979, he underwent training at the German Riding School in Warendorf. He then went on to study veterinary medicine at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. After graduating, he initially worked as anassistant veterinarian in Munich before taking a position in 1989 as a junior staff member at the German Equestrian Federation (FN) in Warendorf. Shortly afterward, Dr. Heuschmann assumed the role of advisor in the breeding department. His collaboration with the FN ended in 1991.In that same year, he took over an equine clinic in North Rhine- Westphalia. From 1991 to 1994, Dr. Heuschmann ran the clinic together with Dr. Baltus and simultaneously developed what has since become his renowned lecture series on equine biomechanics.In 2006, his first publication, "Finger in der Wunde" ("Tug of War"), was released and has since been translated into 15 languages. This successful debut was followed by other works, including "Balanceakt" ("Balancing Act"), "Stellung und Biegung" ("Positioning and Bending"), and the DVD "Stimmen der Pferde" ("If Horses could Speak"). These titles are also now available in multiple languages. His newest book is a commentated version of the classic, H. Dv. 12 where he and Kurd Albrecht von Ziegner give valuable insights for todays riders: H. Dv. 12 with Commentary.Dr. Heuschmann remains active worldwide as a speaker at symposia and as a trainer at numerous seminars and training events.

Klappentext

The well-known veterinarian, trainer and author, Dr. Gerd Heuschmann devotes himself to the topic that is central to developing collection: correct bending and positioning. He shows how we can strengthen and condition the horse's haunches to bear more weight and alleviate and lighten the load on the forehand, thus preserving it, and protecting the delicate front legs from injury. The only way to go from a horse in ordinary, horizontal balance to a collected horse is through the path of correct bending. The anatomical and bio-mechanical background of this important training component is explained here for the first time in writing, taking into account anatomy and the science of movement. The necessity of riding in a specific and correct way, and the corresponding development have been known since the 19th century, however, "why we must use this method" has not been explained in depth, until now. This book will help you understand the multi-dimensional, functional way the horse can best carry us. This work includes many topics, including: Why halt a horse, why bend it? Positioning and bending in classical equestrian literature. The horse's natural crookedness The correct positioning of the horse - a requirement for correct bending The biomechanics of positioning and bending. This book is a must have for every trainer and rider! This edition's translation was completely re-checked and redone by Xenophon Press editor and publisher in chief, Richard F. Williams, an expert dressage trainer and teacher. All changes and corrections were made directly in consultation and discussion with the author, Gerd Heuschmann and the result is a clear, exact authentic translation of the original German text. This book covers a vital, often missing concept behind the mystery of how to collect horses progressively.