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.

Learn to Ride!

Author: Charlotte Godfrey
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781449507671
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 98

Book Description
Learn to Ride! is an educational guide for beginning horsemen, ages 6 through 12 years, written with an emphasis on safety and fun. The topics explored are: the "parts" of a horse, the color and markings of horses, how to halter a horse, how to catch a horse, how to lead a horse, how to groom a horse, how to show a horse "in-hand," riding safety, arena safety, feeding horses, feeding treats safely, treat recipes, dressage, a simple dressage test and a congratulations to the new horseman. Questions follow each chapter in the book. Young horsemen and horsewomen can answer the questions - either with their instructor or alone. Some of the questions are about things not discussed in the book! Those questions are asked to encourage the reader to think about them and to discuss them with others. With this book and an instructor, whether the instructor be a parent, friend or paid professional, young horsemen and horsewomen will be exposed to the basics of good horsemanship and learn a safe approach to the wonderful world of horses.

Horseback Riding for Beginners - Learn to ride horses

Author: Edwin Van Der Vaag
Publisher: XinXii
ISBN: 398646963X
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
This book is special. It is equally for parents, children and riding instructors. Parents get tips on what makes a good riding school, when they can send their child horseback riding and what positive effects this hobby has. In addition, they can learn everything worth knowing about horses together with their child. Children learn how to handle a horse, how to groom it and of course how to ride it! This way, they are well prepared when they finally have their first riding lesson. In a child-friendly way they learn not only what makes a good rider, but also everything about the correct seat, care, handling, track figures and much more. Knowing some things beforehand is great. And the riding instructor will be happy! The content of the book is namely: - The history and nature of the horse - Learning to ride - Costs and equipment - The riding school - Lessons for child and horse - The first riding lessons - First exercises and games - and much more! For riding instructors, this book is a small guide to what parents and children expect of you, how to optimally set up riding lessons for children of all ages, what should be on the curriculum and what handling of the pony should be taught. As a special extra, you will receive numerous impulses and ideas for creative children's riding lessons that are fun and motivating. On over 100 pages and some illustrations you get a good first start.

Horseback Riding For Beginners - Learn To Ride Horses

Author: Edwin van der Vaag
Publisher: Edwin Van Der Vaag
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 138

Book Description
Basic Horse training for beginners and children: Learning how to handle and care for a horse. This book is special. It is equally for parents, children and riding instructors. Parents get tips on what makes a good riding school, when they can send their child horseback riding and what positive effects this hobby has. In addition, they can learn everything worth knowing about horses together with their child. Children learn how to handle a horse, how to groom it and of course how to ride it! This way, they are well prepared when they finally have their first riding lesson. In a child-friendly way they learn not only what makes a good rider, but also everything about the correct seat, care, handling, track figures and much more. Knowing some things beforehand is great. And the riding instructor will be happy! The content of the book is namely: - The history and nature of the horse - Learning to ride - Costs and equipment - The riding school - Lessons for child and horse - The first riding lessons - First exercises and games - and much more! For riding instructors, this book is a small guide to what parents and children expect of you, how to optimally set up riding lessons for children of all ages, what should be on the curriculum and what handling of the pony should be taught. As a special extra, you will receive numerous impulses and ideas for creative children's riding lessons that are fun and motivating. On over 100 pages and some illustrations you get a good first start.

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.

40 Fundamentals of English Riding

Author: Hollie H. McNeil
Publisher: Storey Publishing
ISBN: 1603427899
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 193

Book Description
"90-minute DVD, all 40 fundamentals fully demonstrated with narration by the author"--Sticker on dust jacket.

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.

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.

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.

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.