In horseback riding, body alignment and balance is everything.That’s what Wendy Murdoch, an internationally recognized equestrian instructor and clinician, tells readers in this must-have guide. Featuring easy step-by-step instructions, Murdoch takes some of the most important yet basic principles of riding and makes them simple. In this book, riders of all skill levels will learn how to eliminate unconscious restrictions and use their bodies to achieve a higher level of performance with their horses.Using more than 200 color photographs to provide step-by-step instructions, Simplify Your Riding breaks down various aspects of riding, including the components of balance in the saddle, timing of your aids, riding with a deep seat and moving in sync with your horse.Whether it’s your first ride or you’ve been in the saddle for years, this book is a must-have for every equestrian.