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><channel><title>Blog@X &#187; Swift</title> <atom:link href="http://www.krowchukdressage.com/blog/tag/swift/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.krowchukdressage.com/blog</link> <description>Classically Speaking</description> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:53:40 +0000</lastBuildDate> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2</generator> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item><title>Centered Riding: Part 1 by Sally Swift</title><link>http://www.krowchukdressage.com/blog/2009/04/centered-riding-part-1-by-sally-swift/?utm_source=rss&amp;utm_medium=rss&amp;utm_campaign=centered-riding-part-1-by-sally-swift</link> <comments>http://www.krowchukdressage.com/blog/2009/04/centered-riding-part-1-by-sally-swift/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 01:19:22 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>blogmeister</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Recommended DVDs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Centered]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Riding]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Sally]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Swift]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://krowchukdressage.com/blog/2009/05/28/centered-riding-part-1-by-sally-swift/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Sally Swift is Centered Riding! This was one of the first riding books I ever read, and that was a long time ago. Now available on DVD, it is like taking in a live clinic with this legend.  Grab a copy and renew your body awareness!]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Part 1: Sally Swift covers the basic Centered Riding concepts, showing the relationship between the rider and the motion of the horse. Sally Swift is widely acclaimed for her innovative teaching philosophy, which stresses body awareness, the value of <span id="more-282"></span>soft eyes, proper breathing, centering and balance. Her methods enable horse and rider to achieve harmony &#8211; working together naturally &#8211; without pain. Unlike traditional trainers, Sally does not believe in forced training techniques that cause stiff bodies and tense riding. Instead, through the use of vivid, unusual, and highly creative images, plus a thorough knowledge of human and equine anatomy, this wise and inspiring teacher enables the conscientious equestrian to reassess habitual responses in order to ride in natural positions, break through frustrating plateaus, and achieve ever-rising goals with comfort, vitality, and precision. In these two programs, Sally Swift demonstrates, with the help of several of her students, her Centered Riding techniques. She shows how, by being aware of your body, you can make riding more comfortable and freeing for both you and your horse. &#8220;&#8230;(programs) to study and watch again and again, each time picking up something new&#8230;you feel as if you can conquer a whole new world of riding.&#8221; &#8212; EQUUS</p> <br /> <br /><table cellpadding="0"class="amazon-product-table"><tr><td valign="top"><div class="amazon-image-wrapper"> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Centered-Riding-1-Sally-Swift/dp/1570763151%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAIR3UXPU7Y7GQQPAQ%26tag%3Dkrowcdress-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D1570763151"  target="amazonwin" ><img src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51uXP5cC5GL._SL160_.jpg" class="amazon-image amazon-image" /></a><br /> <a rel="appiplightbox" href="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51uXP5cC5GL.jpg"><span class="amazon-tiny">See larger image</span></a></div><div class="amazon-buying"><h2 class="amazon-asin-title"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Centered-Riding-1-Sally-Swift/dp/1570763151%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAIR3UXPU7Y7GQQPAQ%26tag%3Dkrowcdress-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D1570763151"  target="amazonwin" ><span class="asin-title">Centered Riding 1 (DVD)</span></a></h2> <span class="amazon-author">By (author) Sally Swift</span><br /> <span class="amazon-rating-label">Rating: </span><span class="amazon-rating">NR (Not Rated)</span><br /></div><hr noshade="noshade" size="1" /><div align="left"><table class="amazon-product-price" cellpadding="0"><tr><td class="amazon-list-price-label">List Price:</td><td class="amazon-list-price">$39.95 USD</td></tr><tr><td class="amazon-new-label">New From:</td><td class="amazon-new">$26.62 <span class="instock">In Stock</span></td></tr><tr><td class="amazon-used-label">Used from:</td><td class="amazon-used">$24.96 <span class="instock">In Stock</span></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" colspan="2"><div class="amazon-dates"> <span class="amazon-release-date">Release date August 12, 2008.</span> <br /><div><a style="display:block;margin-top:8px;margin-bottom:5px;width:165px;"  target="amazonwin"  href="http://www.amazon.com/Centered-Riding-1-Sally-Swift/dp/1570763151%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAIR3UXPU7Y7GQQPAQ%26tag%3Dkrowcdress-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3D1570763151"><img src="http://www.krowchukdressage.com/blog/wp-content/plugins/amazon-product-in-a-post-plugin/images/buyamzon-button.png" border="0" style="border:0 none !important;margin:0px !important;background:transparent !important;"/></a></div></div></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="crp_related"><h3>Related Posts:</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.krowchukdressage.com/blog/2009/05/centered-riding-by-sally-swift/" rel="bookmark" class="crp_title">Centered Riding by Sally Swift</a></li><li><a href="http://www.krowchukdressage.com/blog/2009/04/tug-of-war-classical-versus-modern-dressage-why-classical-training-works-and-how-incorrect-riding-negatively-affects-horses-health-hardcover/" rel="bookmark" class="crp_title">Tug of War: Classical Versus &#8220;Modern&#8221; 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