In all sports good body alignment and balance is critical to success. In this indispensable guide Wendy Murdoch, internationally recognized instructor and clinician, explains how body alignment applies to equestrians. Murdoch takes the most important elements of riding and breaks them down into simple to follow steps. You will learn how to eliminate old, ineffective habits and use your body efficiently no matter your equestrian level or discpline. Through improved body alignment you will discover greater ease in the saddle, improved timing of your aids and have better communication and performance in no time! More importantly your horse will thank you for making his job easier due to your improved balance and clear communication. More than 200 color photographs clearly illustrate how to achieve better balance in the saddle, develop a deep seat, time your aids for clear transitions and move in sync with your horse. Whether it's your first ride or you have been in the saddle for yers this book is a must have for every equestrian.