Horseback Riding For Dummies

Author: Audrey Pavia
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118051149
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 386

Book Description
You’ve always dreamed of riding horses. So what are you waiting for? It’s time you realized your equestrian dreams and learned to ride like a pro on the back of a noble steed. And Horseback Riding for Dummies shows you how. Don’t know a horse’s head from its tail, a trot from a canter, withers from a fetlock? No problem. Coauthored by a medal-winning equestrian and nationally respected equestrian trainer, it tells you what you need to know about that elegant animal, body and soul, to become an accomplished rider. And it trains you in all the technical basics of riding for fun or competition, including how to: Find a good stable and instructor Select riding gear Warm up and keep riding muscles fit Establish a rapport with a horse Cue a horse to walk, jog, trot, lope, and cantor Ride in the ring and on trails Improve your balance and timing Compete in horse shows Buy and care for your own horse Stop dreaming about it and learn to ride like the wind with Horseback Riding for Dummies—the ultimate beginner’s guide to all things equestrian.

A Gymnastic Riding System Using Mind, Body, and Spirit

Author: Betsy Steiner
Publisher: Trafalgar Square
ISBN: 9781570760921
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
A unique, highly illustrated book that offers training techniques for the mind, body, and spirit of both rider and horse, including a specially designed Pilates program for riders.

Riding Logic

Author: Wilhelm Museler
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN: 1646011015
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 325

Book Description
Out of print for more than 20 years, this classic book on equitation introduces and explains the art of riding. Updated with all new color photography of contemporary riders and horses, it includes details on training the rider, schooling the horse, cross-country riding, dressage exercises, and jumping techniques. It expertly provides a wealth of practical knowledge and experience and concisely lays down rules and guidelines that are as applicable today as when the book was written more than 70 years ago. Beginners and experts alike will find the instructions easy to follow and will benefit from the essential theoretical background provided here but so often overlooked in modern riding.

The Gentle Art of Horseback Riding

Author: Gincy Self Bucklin
Publisher: Human Kinetics
ISBN: 1450412742
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
Step-by-step lessons teach riders of all ages basics, including developing a good relationship with the horse, mounting and riding, and progresses to more advanced skills, including jumps.

Smart Ass

Author: Margaret Winslow
Publisher: New World Library
ISBN: 160868590X
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 298

Book Description
How do you resolve a midlife crisis? Margaret Winslow, an overworked college professor in New York City, answered a for-sale ad for a "Large White Saddle Donkey." Hilarity ensued, along with life-threatening injuries and spirit-enriching insight. Walk with Winslow and Caleb the donkey through training traumas, expert-baffling antics, and humiliating races, and share in Winslow's gradual understanding of Caleb's true, undeniable gifts: a willingness to be true to himself no matter the circumstances, to trust, and to forgive. As she and Caleb learn to thrive, you'll learn the importance of being true to your own pure and powerful self.

The Basics of Western Riding

Author: Charlene Strickland
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1580170307
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
Covers all aspects of western riding from choosing a horse to tacking up, trail riding, conditioning, endurance riding, and showing

My Horses, My Teachers

Author: Alois Podhajsky
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
ISBN: 1570769796
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 250

Book Description
This classic memoir by the former director of the renowned Spanish Riding School explores the age-old relationship between horse and rider. Timeless, inspiring, and full of valuable advice. A book every rider should read.

Confessions of a Timid Rider

Author: Heather Wallace
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 9781387812899
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
A memoir detailing a woman's insights about being an anxiety-ridden but passionate equestrian. After returning to riding as a mother, she is determined to follow her dreams despite the fear she is somehow lacking in talent or ability. An in-depth look into the heart and head of a returning adult equestrian, this message is not limited only those with horse experience. In fact, Confessions of a Timid Rider is the perfect book to read for anyone whom even for a moment questions their value in their designated profession or life choice. This book will inspire you to pursue your dreams despite the inner voice that says you arenÕt good enough.

Teaching Horseback Riding Lessons

Author: Sally Cochran
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780988218109
Category : Horsemanship
Languages : en
Pages : 293

Book Description
"This book will walk the new (or established) riding instructor through advertising and marketing, horse selection, location, and contracts, how to teach students to handle the horse from the ground as well as instructing through the gaits of walk, trot, and canter. It will guide you through teaching your students how to jump, plus has lots of example less plans, hundreds of ideas for incorporating obstacles, ideas, and equipment into your lessons. Here we will answer many questions, as well as bringing up a lot of questions that you need to answer or consider." -- back cover

Complete Horse Riding Manual

Author: William Micklem
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
ISBN: 024163279X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 402

Book Description