Better Riding: The Complete Guide to Improving Your English Riding Skills (Young Rider's Handbook) - Softcover

Bird, Jo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0793832039 ISBN 13: 9780793832033

Publisher: TFH Publications, Inc., 2008

Synopsis

An introduction to horseback riding describes how to find an instructor, what equipment is needed, how to choose a suitable horse, and how to improve skills in both English and Western riding styles.

About this title

About the Author

Jo Bird is an experienced horse owner and trainer. She has written several books, including Keeping a Horse the Natural Way and Breaking Bad Habits in Horses. She advocates natural methods of horse care and training, with an emphasis on approaching all horse management problems from the horse's point of view. She lives and works in England.

From the Back Cover

Have you been bitten by the horse bug? Whether you are dreaming of owning your own horse one day or you are a beginner who wants to ride competently or perhaps even compete in the show ring, this informative and inspirational handbook will tell you everything you need to know to get started. Better Riding gives you easy-to-follow instructions in all the skills that a young rider needs to become an accomplished equestrian.
You'll learn how to:

* find the right instructor and school for you
* determine what gear you'll need, from saddlery and tack to proper attire
* tack up and ride a horse best suited to your level of experience
* teach your horse using the most effective aids
* improve basic skills such as transitions, turning, and bending
* practice and tackle more advanced skills such as jumping and dressage

The book also includes tests and illustrated exercises specially designed to help you solve common problems in the saddle. Complete with helpful tips on how to better understand and communicate with horses, you're sure to become an expert ready to share many happy years of riding with your equine companion.

Edition details

• Publisher: TFH Publications, Inc.
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0793832039
• ISBN 13: 9780793832033
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96