Overview

Beth Baumert's first book, When Two Spines Align: Dressage Dynamics, was a popular and critical success. Lauded by Olympian Carl Hester as the book he most frequently quotes at clinics, it examined the ways the physical bodies of horse and rider work together—the physics behind riding in balance. In Baumert's new book How Two Minds Meet, she takes us beyond physical harmony to look at the minds of both horse and rider, each complete with its own set of emotions and mental capabilities. Readers will explore:  How the mind of the horse works.  The rider's “two minds”—the analytical mind and the sensory dimension of the mind (with which the horse more readily identifies).  Specific ways to get into the “non-thinking place” where the best communication between horse and rider takes place.  Principles of Learning that enable riders to improve the use of the traditional, knowledge—accumulating part of their brains.  Nine ideas for boosting your ability to learn, retain, and apply knowledge that's useful in training horses.  Methods for organising and “filing” information so it can be best utilised.  How to ensure the horse is physically comfortable (balanced) under saddle to allow for a meeting of the minds in the first place.  Not only does Baumert explain how to optimise the use of the “thinking mind” in order to become a better learner in the saddle, she provides techniques for maximising mental and emotional harmony with the horse, a state of unity that feels so good, Baumert calls it the “charming addiction”—once a rider has it, she wants to attain it again and again. Feeding this addiction is possible, says Baumert, with the thoughtful, practical insight she shares in these pages.

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I recommend this book for anyone who wants to become a better rider or instructor. It is fun to read and covers an aspect of dressage that affects all of us but is all too frequently overlooked. It certainly left me thinking more about how horses and riders learn, and how we can make the 'journey' more productive and enjoyable for all. --George Williams, US Equestrian Dressage Youth Coach, FEI Dressage Committee Member, Former President of the United States Dressage Federation I love how Beth Baumert explains the importance of communication with the horse--from the beginning--so clearly in this book. She shows how this is the start of 'how the two minds meet.' I also love all the exercises she so clearly describes. This book is full of great information and just about every scenario you can think of. I highly recommend it for any rider. It is informative and applicable, from beginner to advanced. No matter your level, it is very helpful to refresh your understanding of how you should be thinking when training (communicating with) your horse. I thoroughly enjoyed How Two Minds Meet! --Debbie McDonald, U.S. Dressage Team Chef d'Equipe and Technical Advisor I wish I'd had the chance to read this 20 years ago... it is a well-rounded, thorough, and thoughtful book, which I think should be mandatory reading for anyone who wants to work with horses, but is ultimately tailored for the dressage rider. The explanations about the psychology of both horse and rider, as well as how both learn, are clear and concise, as are the explanations of why things might not work between horse and rider. Whether you are a seasoned professional, an adult amateur, or a Junior/Young rider, you will benefit from reading this book. --Allison Brock, FEI Dressage Trainer/Instructor/Coach and 2016 Olympic US Team Bronze Medalist Beth Baumert's considerable experience allows her to dissect complex dressage theories and movements and explain them in an understandable and practical way. --Practical Horseman

I recommend this book for anyone who wants to become a better rider or instructor. It is fun to read and covers an aspect of dressage that affects all of us but is all too frequently overlooked. It certainly left me thinking more about how horses and riders learn, and how we can make the 'journey' more productive and enjoyable for all. --George Williams, US Equestrian Dressage Youth Coach, FEI Dressage Committee Member, Former President of the United States Dressage Federation I love how Beth Baumert explains the importance of communication with the horse--from the beginning--so clearly in this book. She shows how this is the start of 'how the two minds meet.' I also love all the exercises she so clearly describes. This book is full of great information and just about every scenario you can think of. I highly recommend it for any rider. It is informative and applicable, from beginner to advanced. No matter your level, it is very helpful to refresh your understanding of how you should be thinking when training (communicating with) your horse. I thoroughly enjoyed How Two Minds Meet! --Debbie McDonald I wish I'd had the chance to read this 20 years ago... it is a well-rounded, thorough, and thoughtful book, which I think should be mandatory reading for anyone who wants to work with horses, but is ultimately tailored for the dressage rider. The explanations about the psychology of both horse and rider, as well as how both learn, are clear and concise, as are the explanations of why things might not work between horse and rider. Whether you are a seasoned professional, an adult amateur, or a Junior/Young rider, you will benefit from reading this book. --Allison Brock, FEI Dressage Trainer/Instructor/Coach and 2016 Olympic US Team Bronze Medalist

""I recommend this book for anyone who wants to become a better rider or instructor. It is fun to read and covers an aspect of dressage that affects all of us but is all too frequently overlooked. It certainly left me thinking more about how horses and riders learn, and how we can make the 'journey' more productive and enjoyable for all."" --George Williams, US Equestrian Dressage Youth Coach, FEI Dressage Committee Member, Former President of the United States Dressage Federation ""Beth Baumert has done a brilliant job with this book. It is a must-read for any rider at any level. She covers areas that aren't addressed often enough. As a rider/trainer, I have always found it intriguing to understand how horses learn and how they think. After all, riding is about having clear communication with your horse. When in the saddle you are responsible for being a good leader and making sure your horse understands what you want him to do. This book really helps you become aware of the principles of learning for both horse and rider. It covers all aspects of being a good rider/horseperson, and I highly recommend it to all riders who want to improve their communication with their horses."" --Charlotte Bredahl, Olympic Team Bronze medalist, US Equestrian Federation Development Coach and retired USEF and FEI 4* judge. ""I love how Beth Baumert explains the importance of communication with the horse--from the beginning--so clearly in this book. She shows how this is the start of 'how the two minds meet.' I also love all the exercises she so clearly describes. This book is full of great information and just about every scenario you can think of. I highly recommend it for any rider. It is informative and applicable, from beginner to advanced. No matter your level, it is very helpful to refresh your understanding of how you should be thinking when training (communicating with) your horse. I thoroughly enjoyed How Two Minds Meet!"" --Debbie McDonald, U.S. Dressage Team Chef d'Equipe and Technical Advisor ""Beth Baumert's book How Two Minds Meet is an excellent one. She has been long recognized as an expert in the horse industry, particularly in the dressage world, because she is able to explain complex issues in a logical and understandable way for all of us--whether we are experts or beginners. I am sure that riders, trainers, and coaches from all over the world will learn to again consider how special and unique our sport is--and how important our responsibility to our horses is. Beth Baumert did an amazing job writing this book, which will help to make riding (worldwide!) better by ensuring riders begin to understand matters they may have never considered before."" --Christoph Hess, German National Federation Ambassador of Training and Educationand author of Ride Better with Christoph Hess ""I wish I'd had the chance to read this 20 years ago... it is a well-rounded, thorough, and thoughtful book, which I think should be mandatory reading for anyone who wants to work with horses, but is ultimately tailored for the dressage rider. The explanations about the psychology of both horse and rider, as well as how both learn, are clear and concise, as are the explanations of why things might not work between horse and rider. Whether you are a seasoned professional, an adult amateur, or a Junior/Young rider, you will benefit from reading this book."" --Allison Brock, FEI Dressage Trainer/Instructor/Coach and 2016 Olympic US Team Bronze Medalist ""Beth Baumert's considerable experience allows her to dissect complex dressage theories and movements and explain them in an understandable and practical way."" --Practical Horseman ""This book will prove to be an invaluable resource to the horse trainer who wants to approach their equine partner with the best attitude possible and lay the foundation for a successful progression in schooling and training. ...Beth Baumert brings front and center an approachable and easy to assimilate method to maximize the time spent riding."" --Catskill Horse ""Baumert takes readers beyond physical harmony to look at the minds of both horse and rider, each complete with its own set of emotions and mental capabilities."" --New York Horse

Beth Baumert's consideration experience allows her to dissect complex dressage theories and movements and explain them in an understandable and practical way. --Practical Horseman I recommend this book for anyone who wants to become a better rider or instructor. It is fun to read and covers an aspect of dressage that affects all of us but is all too frequently overlooked. It certainly left me thinking more about how horses and riders learn, and how we can make the 'journey' more productive and enjoyable for all. --George Williams, US Equestrian Dressage Youth Coach, FEI Dressage Committee Member, Former President of the United States Dressage Federation I love how Beth Baumert explains the importance of communication with the horse--from the beginning--so clearly in this book. She shows how this is the start of 'how the two minds meet.' I also love all the exercises she so clearly describes. This book is full of great information and just about every scenario you can think of. I highly recommend it for any rider. It is informative and applicable, from beginner to advanced. No matter your level, it is very helpful to refresh your understanding of how you should be thinking when training (communicating with) your horse. I thoroughly enjoyed How Two Minds Meet! --Debbie McDonald

Author Information

Beth Baumert trains horses and riders at Cloverlea Dressage LLC in Columbia, Connecticut, the farm she and her husband Alan have owned since 1973. They have two sons in New York City and Colorado, and a daughter, Grand Prix rider Jennifer Baumert, who operates Cloverlea Dressage LLC in Waxhaw, North Carolina, and Loxahatchee, Florida. Beth's primary interest and field of study has always been rider education. For many years, she produced videos of the Aachen Dressage Show, as well as other instructional videos/DVDs, so American dressage riders could aspire to the European standard. She is a USDF-Certified Instructor and was the initial editor for Dressage Today magazine and has served as its technical editor for most of the years since the magazine's beginning in 1994. In that capacity, Beth is in constant contact with the best dressage riders in the world as they discuss and write about the technical aspects of dressage. Beth is on the Board of Directors of The Dressage Foundation (TDF) and serves as President. TDF is on a mission to cultivate and provide financial support for the advancement of dressage in the United States.

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