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

Burn, Barbara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1585743224 ISBN 13: 9781585743223

Publisher: The Lyons Press, 2001

Synopsis

Here at last is a book for a long-neglected group of horse lovers: those riders who, for one reason or another, don't own their own horse and must rely on borrowed or rented mounts. Barbara Burn, a lifelong horsewoman and herself a horseless rider, draws on her own experience as well as that of equitation experts to provide information that riders -- regardless of level -- will want to know. From renting a hack by the hour, to landing a job around stables, to showing other people's horses, she uncovers all the options horseless riders can explore to get themselves into the saddle.

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: The Lyons Press
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1585743224
• ISBN 13: 9781585743223
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240