It Takes Two to Tango
Discover How to Unlock Your Horse’s Potential
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The important point I want to get across is that correct training = constant improvement in all areas. In my opinion not enough focus is placed on the foundations and riders are too quick to go out and compete. A rider needs to develop their balance and correct position to correctly and effectively influence the horse. A rider who is rushed will most always become tense, lose their balance and therefore negatively influence their horse. Horses that are rushed in their training will almost always lose relaxation and balance, which leads to tension and resistance when in a situation where the horse is under pressure. We see this very commonly at competitions where riders are nervous and horses become unbalanced and anxious. Riders and coaches have to understand that the training scale is not a one direction, step-by-step training program. Looking at the pyramid principle, as the rider and/or horse makes progress; they must come back to the foundation levels to build greater width and stability in order to grow the pyramid taller. The fact that there are multiple levels within each step of the training scale might make it easier to understand the training process. This principle also applies for the rider position training scale, the mindset training scale as well as for the horse’s training scale. The more solid the foundations are the more successful the training will be. Remember that training horses and riders is not about achieving perfection but rather to strive for constant improvement. Let the journey begin....
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\Horse riders are often looking for ways to develop, improve, and consolidate work with their animals. From pleasure riders to competitive riders, equestrians are always looking for improvement in their skill set. In It Takes Two to Tango, author Tanja Mitton educates riders, trainers, and coaches on the fundamental principles of the rider’s position and mindset. It also explores the foundational training of horses, with the aim of developing long-lasting, positive outcomes for riders and horses. Mitton offers riders more understanding on how humans affect horses and how horses, in turn, affect humans. She discusses the • Rider Training Scale, a guideline for correct riding, focusing on the rider’s position and its influence on the horse; • Horse Training Scale, a training guideline on how to correctly educate a horse while keeping the rider’s position in mind; and • Mindset Training Scale, a guideline for riders, coaches, and trainers to help them to understand and work through their personal issues. Based on her personal experiences as an equestrian success and mindset coach, Mitton offers a valuable self-development tool in It Takes Two to Tango. It empowers the rider to take control and ownership of the riding and assist in finding a solid training foundation from which to build. She communicates that happy and confident riders, trainers, and coaches are better able to positively affect the training of horses and other riders, leading to a more enjoyable ride and safer encounter.
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Tanja Mitton is Australia’s leading equestrian success and mindset coach. Born in Germany, she has competed in the disciplines of dressage, show jumping, and eventing in Germany, England, and Australia. Mitton is an NCAS level 1 general riding coach and neuro-linguistic programming master coach. She has worked as a mindset coach with the Australian high-performance squad and coaches other riders from beginners to the international level.