The Complete Horse & Rider: A Practical Handbook of Riding and an Illustrated Guide to Tack and Equipment - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1572151196 ISBN 13: 9781572151192

Synopsis

Over 1000 specially commissioned photographs, including step by step sequences throughout An essential guide to basic and advanced riding techniques, and a comprehensive directory of riding equipment Straightforward riding instruction for the novice rider on how to get started and all the basic skills Detailed advice for the more experienced rider, including information on competition riding, from mounted games to race riding Tips on choosing the most appropriate equipment, with clear step-by-step instructions for cleaning and fitting saddles, bridles, and bits This is an invaluable guide to every aspect of horsemanship, from the diverse and specialist equipment for both horse and rider to learning to ride and competing in riding competitions. The first section of the book is a directory-style approach to the full range of horse equipment. Saddles, bridles and bits; training aids and gadgets; clothing and protective equipment are all discussed in detail. The second section is a step-by-step presentation of riding techniques, and the final section covers the world of horse riding competitions. This section examines the well-known sports of show-jumping, polo and dressage, as well as the more obscure competitions, such as endurance riding, vaulting and driving.

About this title

About the Author

Debby Sly is a talented rider and equestrian journalist and author. She has written many books on equestrian topics, contributes to Your Horse magazine and trains her own event horses point-to-pointers. Sarah Muir is a keen follower of equestrian sports. She has successfully shown her own horse and has competed in dressage, show jumping and horse trials. She is also the assistant editor of Horse & Rider magazine.

Edition details

• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1572151196
• ISBN 13: 9781572151192
• Binding: Hardcover