<p>Mark Russell (1951-2016) explains the theories and methods of the Old Masters in his easy-to-implement progression suitable for educating the riding horse in all disciplines.&nbsp;</p><p>Lessons in Lightness offers the rider the concept of educating rather than training the horse using relaxation as the cornerstone. A tense horse has difficulty assimilating new information yet relaxation often can be a difficult state to achieve. Mark Russell demonstrates not only how to attain relaxation but also how to maintain it throughout the horse&rsquo;s education.&nbsp;</p><p>Following Mark&rsquo;s well-illustrated advice energy is created in the horse without tension; the resultant free-flowing energy can be merely directed instead of forced. The progression of obtaining relaxation is fully explained by first accessing the horse&rsquo;s jaw then working down the entire spine to the hind feet. The method incorporates all lateral movements in-hand work and under-saddle work in all gaits.&nbsp;Educated using this progression the horse will develop flexion and strength in a bio-mechanically beneficial way while avoiding emotional stress and physical strain.&nbsp;In this vein Lessons in Lightness is written with the horse&rsquo;s perspective in mind.</p><p>After working with horses in a variety of capacities Mark studied with Master Nuno Oliveira and according to Mark this &ldquo;changed everything.&rdquo; Mark enriched his horsemanship with his practice of Tai Chi Chi Gung and Natural Horsemanship. Mark was a popular clinician who was uniquely able to assist all horses and riders regardless of their experience level in their chosen discipline.</p><p>Mark Russell was tragically killed in a riding accident on June 12 2016. Mark&rsquo;s wife Hela is committed to preserving his life&rsquo;s work. For more information visit www.naturaldressage.com.</p>
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