About the Book Every movement of the riders body starts in the brain. In these pages, Olympic competitor and coach Marc Nolke explains how to direct the specific areas of the brain that control stability, sense of rhythm, precision of movement, breathing, and vision. With his unique brain-focused exercises, riders learn how to change the input sent to their brain to get healthier, more athletic output, which can include intentional and unintentional movement, and functions of circulatory, hormonal, or immune systems. The brain decides how you ride and how you feel when you ride based on the input you send it. Traditionally equestrians have worked to improve the brains output (riding skills) by training the output (riding skills). Nolkes innovative Neuro-Rider Program is based on 40 innovative exercises for achieving better output (better riding skills), not by endlessly practicing the movements, but instead by changing the input-what you send to your brain for it to process and interpret-- Book Synopsis Using the power of brain science to unlock the equestrian bodys full potential. Every movement of the riders body starts in the brain. In these pages, Olympic competitor and coach Marc Nlke explains how to direct the specific areas of the brain that control stability, sense of rhythm, precision of movement, breathing, and vision. With his unique brain-focused exercises, riders learn how to change the input sent to their brain to get healthier, more athletic output , which can include intentional and unintentional movement, and functions of circulatory, hormonal, or immune systems. The brain decides how you ride and how you feel when you ride based on the input you send it. Traditionally equestrians have worked to improve the brains output (riding skills) by training the output (riding skills). Nlkes innovative Neuro-Rider Program is based on achieving better output (better riding skills), not by endlessly practicing the movements, but instead by changing the input --what you send to your brain for it to process and interpret. In a series of over 40 unique exercises, Nlke helps riders improve the signals they send to their brain from the: - Proprioceptive system - Visual system - Vestibular system - Respiratory system Regular practice will improve the riders overall performance as well as address specific issues, such as: - Coordination and fine-tuning of the aids - Body symmetry - Head posture - Hand position - Anxiety in certain situations - Inappropriate emotions and emotional responses - Difficulties with rhythm - Unlevel hips - Shoulder crookedness - Focus and concentration In time, Neuro-Rider training will make you feel lighter on horseback, help you follow the horses movements more naturally, increase your relaxation in the saddle, and enable you to become more effective overall. With options to perform exercises on or off the horse, this book offers a practical way for any rider--regardless of age, ability, discipline, or time--to steadily improve in distinct and profound ways. Review Quotes Through exerciss for the vestibular, visual, respiratory, and other bodily systems, Nlke aims to help all equestrians--not just those who have suffered concussions or other injuries--to improve their confidence and performance. -- US Dressage Connection An outstanding book that every rider should read and put into practice the wealth of knowledge shared by the author. These 40 simple exercises address multiple issues, and most are those that every rider faces. -- Catskill Horse About the Author Marc Nlke is a state-certified trainer, systemic-integrative coach, and certified ZHealth trainer. His training methods are based on neuroscientific findings, classic training science, and over 10,000 hours of experience with a wide variety of people, from ages 8 to 80, and from the chronically ill to Olympic champions. He has worked as a full-time coach for national teams in Austria, Germany, and the United States, coached two Olympic teams, and has won Olympic gold, several World Championship titles, and over 50 World Cup victories as a competitor and a coach. He has now used his expertise to develop a Neuro-Rider Program, with a focus on providing unique training options to further equestrian performance goals. He is based in Cologne, Germany (marcnoelke.de).