Beginning with the background and development of vaulting, the author moves on to outline a complete programme for horse and rider, including: choosing, training and looking after a horse, and using the right equipment. Particular emphasis is placed on the special combination of riding, athletic and artistic ability demanded by this sport. The second part of the book is for the vaulting competitor and covers compulsory exercises required in competition, together with tips on how to improve performance, and practical information on how to be ready for the day of competition from filling out entry forms correctly to timetables, competition formats and knowing what the judges are looking for. Useful addresses; setting up your own team.
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Seller: The People's Co-op Bookstore, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 7-5/8" x 10", 144pp incl. prelims. Printed on alkaline paper and bound in glued signatures in red library boards with pale green end papers. Light edge wear to boards. Minor shelf wear, edge wear to jacket. Binding is square and tight. Pages are clean and bright and unmarked. Seller Inventory # 005681
Seller: HORSE BOOKS PLUS LLC, Boston, VA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. First edition hardcover in photo illustrated glossy covers that look terrific. 144pp text tight, bright, crisp and unmarked. In this book, Ann Sagar, founder of the British Vaulting Association, tells you everything you need to know about the exciting sport of vaulting and, for the more experienced vaulter, provides the latest information on changes to competition requirements currently being put into practice by the FBI. After tracing the colorful past of vaulting from the circus ring to the international arena, Ms Sagar outlines a complete program for you and your horse, including: choosing and training a horse, using the right equipment, and looking after your animal. Vaulting also requires a very special combination of riding, athletic and artistic ability, and the full training routine drawn up by the author will help you acquire all the necessary equestrian, gymnastic and dance skills. The second part of the book is for-the vaulting competitor, explaining the compulsory exercises required in competition, and offering tips on how to improve your performance. It also demonstrates the more difficult figures and transitions of the Kur (freestyle program) performed by top vaulters, and how to prepare your routine. Finally, you are shown what to do when the big day arrives - filling out entry forms, your timetable, competition formats, and knowing what the judges are looking for. Full of useful information and packed with photographs of top athletes in action, this is the best guide yet to this dynamic, elegant sport. Seller Inventory # 51694
Seller: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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