Michel devotes most of his book to the rider’s mental preparation: attitudes, behaviour, the way one acts and thinks... moving beyond technique with a positive and open mind. A process that favours being honest with oneself, with others and with horses. In this spirit, explore his method based on using wide-angle vision: The physical preparation of both horse and rider, Preparing to jump by working on the flat: having the horse on the bit, a straight horse, one that bends, flying changes, reining back… Working over fences with the approach, the strides… Ideas for training exercises, And his precious advice for being at one’s best when competing, both mentally and physically. "Great equitation comes from love, from respect for the horse, and from physical and mental balance.I chose to ride and to teach in this spirit a long timeago. Today I would like to share this experience with you: riders, instructors, owners and horses, an experience that I am convinced will be a source of well-beainndg, progress performance for you all » Michel Robert Michel ROBERT A career spanning 30 years at the highest level International rider and member of the French Show Jumping Team FRENCH CHAMPION IN 2003 The winner of many medals at the Olympic Games, the World Championships and the French Championships A new approach to equitation through a quest for harmony and complicity with the horse.