Heather moffett enlightened equitation.......a question

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Looking to purchase the above book.

There are 2 publication dates, one in 2011 and one in 1999 and one in 2002.

Can someone tell me if the 2011 is an updated version of the methods or is it just updated as in newer pictures etc?
Basically are they the same book? or do i need to get the newer version??

Hope that makes sense :confused::o:)
 
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I've got the newest one. When I bought it the blurb said it had new pictures and a new section on lateral work. Haven't seen the previous version so don't know how it compares :p
 
Hmmn well I'm still undecided. I came at it as a dressage rider trained in the 'standard' way wanting to understand more about how my position etc influences the horse. Most trainers focus on how the horse goes and only my physio shows any interest in the odd ways I contort myself to produce the results ;)

It has got LOTS of photos which are quite helpful. However, my own experience and background led me to question some of the riding that was featured in said pictures :p

Easy to understand though and gave me some food for thought. Depends what you want from it I expect, and what your background is... I'm not your typical EE customer really :) just have a curious mind :)
 
One thing I would add is that it is very horse-centric if that makes sense, which I liked. Very much for the good of the horse, seeking harmony. I'd like to have a lesson on a simulator with someone trained that way.
 
I think it probably depends on where you are with your riding. I have a lot of dressage books and have the earlier version of this one. It's a good starting point and covers some of the basics, raising some interesting concepts which a good instructor will teach you, but sadly many don't/won't/haven't been taught them, themselves. But technically it's not that advanced and - as others have pointed out - the photos aren't always the clearest. I think (certainly in the early version) it can come across a little bit like this is the 'only' way but it can't cover everything a rider will face so what I would say is buy it if you think it would help, but look at other books too - not just dressage ones and take the useful bits from each.
 
I like Joni Bently's Riding success without stress? I also find Thinking riding by Molly Sivewright, pretty handy.
I think anything that points out the effect of the rider is useful, even if you don't pick that precise path :)
 
I have the 2011 one and the older one - there isn't much difference except the new pne has the new saddles in the pics!

Sylvia Loch's the Classical Seat is a good one too, I have the older one and it explains things really well. Have just bought the new version and it is very different from the old one.
 
I have an instructor who learnt to ride at 25 using her methods, he has the simulator and he is a really good teacher, I have the old version of the book, was going to get the new one.

I like the book it is easy to read and understand. Not sure of the differences.
 
Anuvb

"I would say is buy it if you think it would help, but look at other [books too - not just dressage ones] and take the useful bits from each."

Just want to add that this is Heather's own personal thought too..

She is very much about having a "toolbox" - heard her say it several times recently - of different ideas and methods from various schools of thought, and selecting what's appropriate for a particular rider and horse at a given time..

:)
 
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