Discover Off - Road Riding: A Practical Guide - Softcover

Godfrey, Kate; Shonagh, Steven

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0956591108 ISBN 13: 9780956591104

Publisher: Alight Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Have you ever wanted to saddle up your horse and explore Britain's superb network of off-road tracks? This definitive guide covers everything you need to know, including: Selecting the ideal horse or pony (or making the most of the one you've got); Equipment; Training on the ground and under saddle; Where you can ride; Planning your route; Simple navigation; Caring for yourself and your horse; Using a packhorse; Camping with your horse; Coping with common hazards; What to do in an emergency.

About this title

About the Author

Between them, Kate Godfrey and Shonagh Steven BHSII have the experience and enthusiasm to guide you from your first day ride through to camping expeditions with a packhorse. Kate has covered many thousands of miles on horseback through Britain's wild places and is a breeder and trainer of champion Highland ponies. Shonagh is an award-winning instructor, including BHS Scottish Young Instructor of the Year and BHS Scotland Most Popular Instructor, with a special flair for helping to improve the less-than-perfect horse and pony.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alight Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0956591108
• ISBN 13: 9780956591104
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Weallans Mark
• Number of pages: 250