TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD
by Dr. Centaur

INTRODUCTION
The ABC of Equitation
Awareness - Balance - Coordination
Progress over the Equestrian Network
Phases - Commencements - Trails - Cycles


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PHASE I: LOOKING FOR DOCTEUR CENTAUR

Commencement 1.1 - The Learning Trails

Handling Fear - It takes two to pull (Cycle 1)
Developing Good Seat and Hands - Rein Lameness (Cycle 1)
Engaging to Move Forward - Progress (Cycle 1)
Better Be Safe Than Sorry
Experiencing Lightness - Progress (Cycle 2)
Training the Untrainable - The Importance of the Walk (Cycle 1)
Organizing Shows
Untangling Tangler - The joy of Jumping (Cycle 1)
Tug of War - It takes two to pull (Cycle 2)
Spanish Walk and Saharan Hell
My Back Injury

Commencement 1.2 - The Healing Trails

Medicine Men
Massage and Manipulation
The Power of the Mind - The Oath (Cycle 1)
Riding Therapy
Earning a Living
Parenthood
Riding Again
Understanding Monty
Learning to Teach and Teaching to Learn
Pony Club and Rodeos
Owning Hykso - The joy of Jumping (Cycle 2)
Healing Tempered Steel - Good Diagnosis (Cycle 1)
My Pediatrician's Horse- Rein Lameness (Cycle 2)

Commencement 1.3 - The Confusing Trails

Owning a Home - American Dream (Cycle 1)
Understanding Cow boys
Once a Bronco Always a Bronco
Preparing Venus for the Unexpected
Training the Alpha Mare Caprice - The Conspiracy (Cycle 2)
My First Stallion Centaur - Mutual Respect (Cycle 1)
Trees Don't Grow from Comtemplating their Roots
Doctors Know Best - Good Diagnosis (Cycle 2)
Loving to Learn and Learning to Love
The Values in Traditions - The Oath (Cycle 2)
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PHASE II: DISCOVERING DOCTEUR CENTAUR

Commencement 2.1: The Teaching Trails

Owning a Stable - American Dream (Cycle 2)
My 2nd Stallion Fortibus - Mutual Respect (Cycle 2)
The Power of Visualisation and Relaxation
Breathing and Stretching
Relieving Muscle Spasms & Reducing Scars (Chas)
Helping Chas Look Sound - Rein Lameness (Cycle 3)
Preventing Injuries and Assisting Recovery - The Oath (Cycle 3)
Coping, Compensating, and Curing - Good Diagnosis (Cycle 3)
Healing and Training Logic - The Conspiracy (Cycle 3)

Commencement 2.2: The Discovery Trails

Wits - The power of Music - The Conspiracy (Cycle 4)
Conscientiously Sharing Cooperation - The Conspiracy (Cycle 5)
Professional Ethics - The Oath (Cycle 4)
International Competitions
Progression in Self-Carriage - Progress (Cycle 3)
My last ride - The Importance of the Walk (Cycle 2)

Commencement 2.3: Trails to Perfection

Human Performance Based on INK
Equine Performance Based on INK
The Equestrian Connection - The Conspiracy (Cycle 6)

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APPENDIX: THE PROOF OF THE PUDDING

Equine Performances: Case Studies
Equestrian Performances: Case Studies

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD
by Dr. Centaur

INTRODUCTION
The ABC of Equitation
Awareness - Balance - Coordination
Progress over the Equestrian Network
Phases - Commencements - Trails - Cycles


******************
PHASE I: LOOKING FOR DOCTEUR CENTAUR

Commencement 1.1 - The Learning Trails

Handling Fear - It takes two to pull (Cycle 1)
Developing Good Seat and Hands - Rein Lameness (Cycle 1)
Engaging to Move Forward - Progress (Cycle 1)
Better Be Safe Than Sorry
Experiencing Lightness - Progress (Cycle 2)
Training the Untrainable - The Importance of the Walk (Cycle 1)
Organizing Shows
Untangling Tangler - The joy of Jumping (Cycle 1)
Tug of War - It takes two to pull (Cycle 2)
Spanish Walk and Saharan Hell
My Back Injury

Commencement 1.2 - The Healing Trails

Medicine Men
Massage and Manipulation
The Power of the Mind - The Oath (Cycle 1)
Riding Therapy
Earning a Living
Parenthood
Riding Again
Understanding Monty
Learning to Teach and Teaching to Learn
Pony Club and Rodeos
Owning Hykso - The joy of Jumping (Cycle 2)
Healing Tempered Steel - Good Diagnosis (Cycle 1)
My Pediatrician's Horse- Rein Lameness (Cycle 2)

Commencement 1.3 - The Confusing Trails

Owning a Home - American Dream (Cycle 1)
Understanding Cow boys
Once a Bronco Always a Bronco
Preparing Venus for the Unexpected
Training the Alpha Mare Caprice - The Conspiracy (Cycle 2)
My First Stallion Centaur - Mutual Respect (Cycle 1)
Trees Don't Grow from Comtemplating their Roots
Doctors Know Best - Good Diagnosis (Cycle 2)
Loving to Learn and Learning to Love
The Values in Traditions - The Oath (Cycle 2)
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PHASE II: DISCOVERING DOCTEUR CENTAUR

Commencement 2.1: The Teaching Trails

Owning a Stable - American Dream (Cycle 2)
My 2nd Stallion Fortibus - Mutual Respect (Cycle 2)
The Power of Visualisation and Relaxation
Breathing and Stretching
Relieving Muscle Spasms & Reducing Scars (Chas)
Helping Chas Look Sound - Rein Lameness (Cycle 3)
Preventing Injuries and Assisting Recovery - The Oath (Cycle 3)
Coping, Compensating, and Curing - Good Diagnosis (Cycle 3)
Healing and Training Logic - The Conspiracy (Cycle 3)

Commencement 2.2: The Discovery Trails

Wits - The power of Music - The Conspiracy (Cycle 4)
Conscientiously Sharing Cooperation - The Conspiracy (Cycle 5)
Professional Ethics - The Oath (Cycle 4)
International Competitions
Progression in Self-Carriage - Progress (Cycle 3)
My last ride - The Importance of the Walk (Cycle 2)

Commencement 2.3: Trails to Perfection

Human Performance Based on INK
Equine Performance Based on INK
The Equestrian Connection - The Conspiracy (Cycle 6)

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APPENDIX: THE PROOF OF THE PUDDING

Equine Performances: Case Studies
Equestrian Performances: Case Studies

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD
by Dr. Centaur

INTRODUCTION
The ABC of Equitation
Awareness - Balance - Coordination
Progress over the Equestrian Network
Phases - Commencements - Trails - Cycles


******************
PHASE I: LOOKING FOR DOCTEUR CENTAUR

Commencement 1.1 - The Learning Trails

Handling Fear - It takes two to pull (Cycle 1)
Developing Good Seat and Hands - Rein Lameness (Cycle 1)
Engaging to Move Forward - Progress (Cycle 1)
Better Be Safe Than Sorry
Experiencing Lightness - Progress (Cycle 2)
Training the Untrainable - The Importance of the Walk (Cycle 1)
Organizing Shows
Untangling Tangler - The joy of Jumping (Cycle 1)
Tug of War - It takes two to pull (Cycle 2)
Spanish Walk and Saharan Hell
My Back Injury

Commencement 1.2 - The Healing Trails

Medicine Men
Massage and Manipulation
The Power of the Mind - The Oath (Cycle 1)
Riding Therapy
Earning a Living
Parenthood
Riding Again
Understanding Monty
Learning to Teach and Teaching to Learn
Pony Club and Rodeos
Owning Hykso - The joy of Jumping (Cycle 2)
Healing Tempered Steel - Good Diagnosis (Cycle 1)
My Pediatrician's Horse- Rein Lameness (Cycle 2)

Commencement 1.3 - The Confusing Trails

Owning a Home - American Dream (Cycle 1)
Understanding Cow boys
Once a Bronco Always a Bronco
Preparing Venus for the Unexpected
Training the Alpha Mare Caprice - The Conspiracy (Cycle 2)
My First Stallion Centaur - Mutual Respect (Cycle 1)
Trees Don't Grow from Comtemplating their Roots
Doctors Know Best - Good Diagnosis (Cycle 2)
Loving to Learn and Learning to Love
The Values in Traditions - The Oath (Cycle 2)
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PHASE II: DISCOVERING DOCTEUR CENTAUR

Commencement 2.1: The Teaching Trails

Owning a Stable - American Dream (Cycle 2)
My 2nd Stallion Fortibus - Mutual Respect (Cycle 2)
The Power of Visualisation and Relaxation
Breathing and Stretching
Relieving Muscle Spasms & Reducing Scars (Chas)
Helping Chas Look Sound - Rein Lameness (Cycle 3)
Preventing Injuries and Assisting Recovery - The Oath (Cycle 3)
Coping, Compensating, and Curing - Good Diagnosis (Cycle 3)
Healing and Training Logic - The Conspiracy (Cycle 3)

Commencement 2.2: The Discovery Trails

Wits - The power of Music - The Conspiracy (Cycle 4)
Conscientiously Sharing Cooperation - The Conspiracy (Cycle 5)
Professional Ethics - The Oath (Cycle 4)
International Competitions
Progression in Self-Carriage - Progress (Cycle 3)
My last ride - The Importance of the Walk (Cycle 2)

Commencement 2.3: Trails to Perfection

Human Performance Based on INK
Equine Performance Based on INK
The Equestrian Connection - The Conspiracy (Cycle 6)

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APPENDIX: THE PROOF OF THE PUDDING

Equine Performances: Case Studies
Equestrian Performances: Case Studies

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD
by Dr. Centaur

INTRODUCTION
The ABC of Equitation
Awareness - Balance - Coordination
Progress over the Equestrian Network
Phases - Commencements - Trails - Cycles


******************
PHASE I: LOOKING FOR DOCTEUR CENTAUR

Commencement 1.1 - The Learning Trails

Handling Fear - It takes two to pull (Cycle 1)
Developing Good Seat and Hands - Rein Lameness (Cycle 1)
Engaging to Move Forward - Progress (Cycle 1)
Better Be Safe Than Sorry
Experiencing Lightness - Progress (Cycle 2)
Training the Untrainable - The Importance of the Walk (Cycle 1)
Organizing Shows
Untangling Tangler - The joy of Jumping (Cycle 1)
Tug of War - It takes two to pull (Cycle 2)
Spanish Walk and Saharan Hell
My Back Injury

Commencement 1.2 - The Healing Trails

Medicine Men
Massage and Manipulation
The Power of the Mind - The Oath (Cycle 1)
Riding Therapy
Earning a Living
Parenthood
Riding Again
Understanding Monty
Learning to Teach and Teaching to Learn
Pony Club and Rodeos
Owning Hykso - The joy of Jumping (Cycle 2)
Healing Tempered Steel - Good Diagnosis (Cycle 1)
My Pediatrician's Horse- Rein Lameness (Cycle 2)

Commencement 1.3 - The Confusing Trails

Owning a Home - American Dream (Cycle 1)
Understanding Cow boys
Once a Bronco Always a Bronco
Preparing Venus for the Unexpected
Training the Alpha Mare Caprice - The Conspiracy (Cycle 2)
My First Stallion Centaur - Mutual Respect (Cycle 1)
Trees Don't Grow from Comtemplating their Roots
Doctors Know Best - Good Diagnosis (Cycle 2)
Loving to Learn and Learning to Love
The Values in Traditions - The Oath (Cycle 2)
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PHASE II: DISCOVERING DOCTEUR CENTAUR

Commencement 2.1: The Teaching Trails

Owning a Stable - American Dream (Cycle 2)
My 2nd Stallion Fortibus - Mutual Respect (Cycle 2)
The Power of Visualisation and Relaxation
Breathing and Stretching
Relieving Muscle Spasms & Reducing Scars (Chas)
Helping Chas Look Sound - Rein Lameness (Cycle 3)
Preventing Injuries and Assisting Recovery - The Oath (Cycle 3)
Coping, Compensating, and Curing - Good Diagnosis (Cycle 3)
Healing and Training Logic - The Conspiracy (Cycle 3)

Commencement 2.2: The Discovery Trails

Wits - The power of Music - The Conspiracy (Cycle 4)
Conscientiously Sharing Cooperation - The Conspiracy (Cycle 5)
Professional Ethics - The Oath (Cycle 4)
International Competitions
Progression in Self-Carriage - Progress (Cycle 3)
My last ride - The Importance of the Walk (Cycle 2)

Commencement 2.3: Trails to Perfection

Human Performance Based on INK
Equine Performance Based on INK
The Equestrian Connection - The Conspiracy (Cycle 6)

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APPENDIX: THE PROOF OF THE PUDDING

Equine Performances: Case Studies
Equestrian Performances: Case Studies

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