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Paperback. 264 Pages. 150 color photos and drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wake-up-call of a follow-up from the bestselling author of Tug of War: Classical versus “Modern” Dressage.  In no uncertain terms, this book asks what it means to be a responsible rider, and whether, in today's society, it is indeed possible for equestrians in any horse sport to put the good of the horse first and foremost, and above ambition and fame.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith vibrantly clear illustrations of the horse's anatomy and how it is impacted by various riding techniques, Balancing Act presents proof that, although some steps have been taken to prevent the use of forceful and cruel techniques, many sport horses still perform in pain and discomfort. 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