The Horse Rider's Handbook (Equestrian Library) - Softcover

Mortimer, Monty

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0715315951 ISBN 13: 9780715315958

Publisher: David & Charles, 2003

Synopsis

This book covers broadly the psychology and physiology of the horse at a level required by all serious horsemen and women. Without this elementary knowledge a thorough understanding of the horse and his needs cannot be achieved. The Horse Rider's Handbook takes the reader through the training of the horse from his earliest handling as a foal, through his basic training and on to jumping and dressage. The handbook goes on to explain the requirements of competition dressage, show jumping and cross country riding, together with some guidance on how these equestrian disciplines may be approached in order to stand a fair chance of success. Any rider who takes their discipline seriously will benefit from the advice given in this excellent handbook.

About this title

About the Author

Monty Mortimer commanded a number of horse transport units in the Army which gave him a very broad base of equestrian knowledge. He had a long career as a competitor in the modern pentathlon before becoming manager of the British pentathlon team at the Munich and Mexico Olympic Games. He initiated and built up the Fulmer School of Equitation at Ledston in Yorkshire and was Senior Coach to the British Horse Society from 1976-82. He lives in Cheltenham, Glos.

Edition details

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0715315951
• ISBN 13: 9780715315958
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160