Training Aids: No.2 (Compass Points for Riders S.) - Softcover

Henderson, Carolyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1900667223 ISBN 13: 9781900667227

Publisher: Compass Equestrian Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

This is a one-stop guide to training aids which outlines when they are useful and why they are an aid to training, not a substitute for it. Sound advice is offered on using training aids safely and their functions, pros and cons, and the aids discussed include martingales, the Market Harborough, the Chambon, elastic schooling reins, the de Gogue, draw reins, the Pessoa and Feeline systems, and more. The author also addresses training aids for riders. This handy book is an indispensable training aid in itself! * A concise guide to the training aids on the market, their uses and their pros and cons * From the traditional martingale to the most recent innovations, this handy book gives all the essential information on the subject * Clear, informative photographs illustrate throughout

About this title

From the Inside Flap

The second title in the Compass Points series, is a refreshing and open minded evaluation of the sometimes controversial subject of training aids.
the Author takes the line that whilst gadgets should never be regarded as a panacea, acceptable results can be achieved if they are used in a correct and responsible way. With this in mind, she assesses each piece of equipment and provides valuable information as to its correct fitting, action and result. She also pinpoints those trianing aids best suited to help specific problems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Compass Equestrian Ltd
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1900667223
• ISBN 13: 9781900667227
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Raynor Maggie
• Number of pages: 96