The Horseless Rider: A Complete Guide to the Art of Riding, Showing, and Enjoying Other People's Horses - Hardcover

Burn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0876057458 ISBN 13: 9780876057452

Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S., 1997

Synopsis

The Horseless Rider is the first of its kind: a book directed to adults who do not own their own horses. Such riders need practical advice on how to select a good riding school, instructor, clothing and equipment and, most important of all, how to deal with the challenge of not always having the same horse to ride. Barbara Burn explains how to turn this seeming problem to advantage. In fact, non-owners can become better riders because they gain experience in riding a variety of horses. This is the perfect book for the occasional rider or the serious competitor who wants to show regularly but can't afford the caliber of horse required to compete.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Whether by necessity or choice, many horseback riders don't own their own horses and must therefore rely on borrowed or rented mounts. If "horseless" describes you, and you want to join their ranks, galloping to your rescue is this revised and expanded edition of The Horseless Rider by Barbara Burn.
A lifelong horsewoman and, until recently, herself a horseless rider, Burn draws on her own experiences and those of many other equestrians to guide you in:

-selecting a rental stable (with or without a lesson program);
-getting the most from instructors for whichever horse you happen to be riding, and in a variety of riding styles;
-the responsibilities - legal and otherwise - of riding someone else's animal;
-riding opportunities (including careers, organizations, camps, schools, vacation resorts, and tours) that don't require equine ownership;
-competing in horse shows and other events on other people's horses.

About the Author

Barbara Burn recently retired after a distinguished career in book publishing. She and her Andalusian horse Koda now devote much of their time to dressage. She is the author of A Practical Guide To Impractical Pets, The Penguin Book of Pets, Mutt, and coauthor of the best-selling The Whole Horse Catalog. She lives in New York City.

Edition details

• Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0876057458
• ISBN 13: 9780876057452
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 234