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This unique, handsomely designed coffee-table book has an eye-pleasing layout and text accompanied by lavish and extensive color illustration.
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About the Author
Zoe St. Aubyn lives in England, where she owns and publishes a leading regional equestrian magazine and works extensively in equestrian training.
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Introduction
Equestrianism is a sport on the increase. It is a great social sport and is one of the few where men and women can compete on equal terms. Riding can be started at any age and can very easily offer a lifetime of enjoyment for the whole family.
Many people spend years attending riding clubs for regular lessons, while there are those who buy a horse and learn the ropes together. Whatever level you are at, there is always room for improvement, new skills to learn and better methods of achieving your goal.
Horses are often portrayed as complex animals -- but this is not really true. They are very intelligent and, with the right level of understanding and training, they are totally cooperative. Their size makes them potentially dangerous so we, as humans, try to control and direct them in order to keep the upper hand.
Horses like routine and continuity -- and these are good discipline for us as well. Having a horse or pony is not all about the riding: the stable management and what we do on the ground will set the standard for much of the ridden work.
From a very young age I was enrolled in the Pony Club and our local riding club. Through both, I learned valuable lessons in horse and pony care and riding skills. Over the years I was able to take part in every discipline with a variety of ponies. I never had any fear but I did have huge respect for my animals and took the time to bond with them. It is fair to say that there are a lot more "gadgets" around today to assist the rider. In reality, though, there is no substitute for a good basis of knowledge both on and off the horse.
I hope that this book will enable you to enjoy the sport of riding and owning your own horse to the utmost. It offers key advice on all of the important areas that you need to know about and aims to give you a desire to take your riding to the next level.
Zoe St. Aubyn
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- PublisherApple Press
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 1845431928
- ISBN 13 9781845431921
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages192
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The Riding Handbook: The Complete Guide to Riding Horses and Ponies
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Take your riding activities to the next level! "The Riding Handbook" is an indispensable guide for enthusiasts of all skill levels. From the basics of riding and caring for a horse for beginners to advanced skills for the more experienced riders, Zoe St. Aubyn gives readers the tools to get the most out of their time with their horse or pony. Both comprehensive and accessible, with more than 350 full-colour photographs and easy-to-understand diagrams, "The Riding Handbook" combines step-by-step exercises and practice programmes to explore all the aspects of this sport. With tips on riding for pleasure as well as advice on different breeds and ensuring that your horse stays healthy, all in a handy, user-friendly format, "The Riding Handbook" is truly the only book that covers everything you need. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR003880753
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