Horseback Riding in Action (Sports in Action) (Sports in Action (Paperback)) - Softcover

Calder, Kate

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0778701794 ISBN 13: 9780778701798

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company, 2000

Synopsis

Get in the game with Crabtree's exciting series on some of children's favorite sports.

Features:
-- the history of the sport
-- basic rules of play
-- equipment and safety precautions
-- techniques and quick tips for kids on how to improve their skills
-- action-packed photos showing boys and girls demonstrating moves
-- emphasis on the value of fair play and teamwork
-- how the professional leagues work

The competitive world of horseback riding starts with caring for horses. Children will learn about the daily care of horses and the basics of horseback riding including equipment, mounting and dismounting, turning, stopping, trotting, and cantering.

Other topics cover:
-- practicing
-- preparing for competitions
-- competing in events such as show jumping
-- equitation or form and appearance

About this title

About the Author:

Kate Calder has been a writer and editor at Crabtree Publishing Company since 1998. Her curious nature and love of learning led her to a career in educational publishing. Kate is co-author of several books including The USA from A-Z, The Life of a Miner, and Figure Skating in Action.

She completed her B.A in English at the University of Guelph. She also has a post-graduate diploma in Journalism from Humber College in Toronto. As well as writing for Crabtree, Kate has written articles for newspapers and magazines.

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Caring for horses

Having a horse may be fun, but it is also a lot of work! You must be sure to give your horse fresh food and water several times a day. Its stall must be cleaned out and lined with fresh bedding such as straw or wood shavings at least once each day. You also have to exercise your horse to keep it healthy. Giving your horse plenty of attention will keep it happy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0778701794
• ISBN 13: 9780778701798
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32