Check out the latest review of RIDING FREE by Andrea and Markus Eschbach in the June issue of The Horseman’s Yankee Pedlar!
“European riding duo Andrea and Markus Eschbach are known for their demonstrations riding horses without bits, bridles, or saddles. And now, they have a guide to show you how to achieve the same thing. This book, compact and full of color photos, takes you step-by-step as you learn to improve communication between you and your horse and, ultimately, start riding without the traditional tack. Their whole training methodology is based on the belief that riders only need to send small cues to the horse in order to communicate, and with proper training of the human, things like reins aren’t necessary for communication.
“The book starts out with an explanation of the proper way to familiarize your horse with bits and other tack, plus extensive discussion of going bitless, with various groundwork exercises to get him comfortable with a bitless bridle. The Eschbachs discuss the use of a neck ring, and finally, riding bareback. Whether you plan to go ‘naked’ or not, this dynamic duo of horsemen can help you achieve a more subtle, mutually beneficial, and humane way to communicate with your equine partner.
“The bottom line? If nothing else, this book will make you think twice about your dependence on tack, especially bits”
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