Riding: A Beginner's Guide - Softcover

Stef Eardley; Stephanie Bateman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 190880923X ISBN 13: 9781908809230

Publisher: J.A.Allen & Co Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

Stef Eardley, an experienced instructor, and Stephanie Bateman, an equestrian journalist and horsewoman, have combined forces to provide an introduction to horsemanship for those starting to ride or already taking lessons. The book includes everything the new rider needs to know, from where to ride and what to wear to early lessons, hacking out, and even competing. Topics covered include: how to behave around horses, and understanding their basic nature; mounting--getting on and off; the basic position in the saddle and how to hold the reins; how to stop, go, and steer; walk, trot (rising/sitting), and canter; the jumping position and polework; how to hold a whip, changing from left to right; the value of lungeing; hacking, opening gates, galloping, road work, coping with traffic; and riding etiquette.

About this title

About the Author

Stephanie Bateman is an experienced equestrian journalist, rider and horse owner. She is the co-author of All About the Appaloosa (J. A. Allen). She lives near Wolverhampton. Stef Eardley is a freelance trainer and dressage rider competing at Grand Prix level. She has a Masters in Equine Science and is a BHSII. She is an associate coach at Hartpury College - one of the biggest equestrian centres in Europe. She is a listed British Dressage trainer and International Para dressage trainer - having trained riders for Great Britain and Hong Kong at many events around the world including Beijing 2008. She lives in Gloucestershire.

Edition details

• Publisher: J.A.Allen & Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 190880923X
• ISBN 13: 9781908809230
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144