Effective Teaching and Riding : Exploring Balance and Motion

by Meyners, Eckart

• ISBN13: 9780974837307
• ISBN10: 097483730X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-12-30
• Publisher: Mountain Pr

Table of Contents

Foreword	vii
Preface	ix
Introduction	xiii
Principles of Effective Teaching and Riding	1	(14)
Rider	15	(128)
The Rider as a Complex Being	15	(3)
How Riders Learn-Active Riding	18	(13)
The Meaning and Complexity of the Mind	22	(2)
Importance of Motion in Learning	24	(2)
Role of Observation	26	(1)
Motivation	27	(1)
Further Influences on the Rider	28	(3)
Riding as A Dialogue	31	(10)
Perspectives on Motion	32	(3)
How Does the Horse Understand the Rider's Signals?	35	(2)
The Dialogue Between Horse, Rider, and Instructor	37	(3)
Summary on the Dialogue Concept and the Holistic Approach to Teaching and Riding	40	(1)
Riding as Learning Motion	41	(23)
Coordination and Agility	41	(4)
Anticipation of Motion	45	(1)
The General Basic Structure of Athletic Motions	46	(1)
Cyclical and Non-cyclical Motions	47	(2)
Combining Motions	49	(3)
Characteristics of Motion	52	(3)
Analysis of Motion as Seen From the Outside	55	(1)
Analysis of Motion as Seen From the Inside	56	(7)
Summary	63	(1)
Riding as a Game of Balance	64	(11)
Physical Balance	64	(3)
Balanced Muscles	67	(8)
Psychological and Mental Influences on Riding	75	(19)
Having Fun Yet?	75	(1)
Concentration and Focus	76	(1)
Positive Thinking!	77	(2)
Letting Go	79	(1)
Fear	79	(7)
Aggression/Frustration	86	(8)
Seat	94	(46)
The Correct Overall Seat	96	(5)
The Correct Position of the Head	101	(3)
The Correct Position of the Head, the Neck, Shoulders and Arms	104	(6)
The Correct Position of the Torso	110	(6)
The Correct Position of the Pelvis	116	(6)
The Correct Position of the Legs	122	(2)
Additional Influences on the Rider's Seat	124	(16)
Rider Warm-up	140	(3)
Instructor
Fundamentals of Teaching	143	(4)
Important Aspects for Lesson Planning	147	(4)
Making Decisions	147	(4)
Lesson Requirements	151	(13)
Horse and Rider Demographics	151	(1)
Socio-cultural and Educational Considerations	152	(1)
Knowledge of Developmental Stages Regarding, Coordination, Flexibility and Agility	152	(6)
Content Analysis of Riding Lessons	158	(1)
Didactical Reasoning in Lessons	159	(1)
Methods in the Dialogue Concept of Horseback Riding	159	(1)
Methods in a Holistic Approach	159	(5)
Observation and Mental Training	164	(4)
How Observation Helps Us to Feel	165	(1)
Supporting Riders' Appreciation for Holistic Connections	166	(1)
Instructors Must Teach Students to Feel	166	(2)
Methods to Improve the Development of "Feel"	168	(4)
Instructors Should Not Overwhelm Their Students with Requirements	168	(1)
Opposing Motions are Important in Order to Better Understand Actual Motions	169	(1)
Pictures Instead of Commands	170	(1)
Focusing a Student's Attention Internally	171	(1)
Planning the Course of a Lesson-The Written Lesson Plan	172	(4)
Basic Lesson Structure	174	(2)
What Instructors Need to Know-Qualifications	176	(9)
Sound Technical Skills	176	(1)
Teaching Styles in the Arena	177	(1)
Communication Skills	177	(3)
Play and Flexibility	180	(1)
Use of Mistakes	181	(1)
Use of Exercises	182	(2)
Keep it Simple	184	(1)
Lessons for Instructors are Instructional Too!-Evaluating Yourself	185	(3)
Criteria to Consider When Evaluating a Riding Lesson	185	(1)
Criteria to Consider When Evaluating a Lesson Regarding the Education of the Horse	186	(1)
Criteria to Consider When Evaluating a Lesson Regarding the Education of the Rider	187	(1)
References	188	(4)
List of Exercises	192	(2)
Appendix A (Sample Diagram 5)	194	(8)
Appendix B (Sample Diagram 6)	202	(2)
Index	204	(7)
Balance in Motion ®	211