Learning to Ride, Hunt, and Show: A Step-by-Step Handbook for Riders of All Ages - Softcover

Wright, Gordon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1510724788 ISBN 13: 9781510724785

Publisher: Skyhorse, 2018

Synopsis

Originally published in 1966, Learning to Ride, Hunt, and Show is still today recognized by many equestrians as the essential handbook for riders of every skill level.

Written by Gordon Wright, acknowledged to be the founding father of American horsemanship, this book every aspect of the fundamentals of riding, including chapters devoted to: · Horse anatomy · Tips on grooming · Trotting, galloping, and cantering · Jumping · Caring for a horse during illness · Equipment · Stable management
Whether you are a young rider looking to learn the fundamentals or a veritable professional seeking to perfect your technique, Learning to Ride, Hunt, and Show is an indispensable guide to all aspects of horsemanship.

About this title

About the Author:

Gordon Wright produced more horsemanship champions than any other trainer of this era, most notably William Steinkraus, George Morris, and Frank Chapot, all of whom went on to Olympic fame. At the time of his death in 1990 at the age of eighty-seven, he was universally acclaimed as one of this country's most influential horsemen.

George H. Morris, America's most successful trainer of hunter/jumper riders now serves as coach of the U.S. Equestrian Team's gold medal-winning show jumping squad. He lives in Wellington, Florida.

About this edition

• Publisher: Skyhorse
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1510724788
• ISBN 13: 9781510724785
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128