Riding for the Blue: A Celebration of Horse Shows - Hardcover

Hale, Cindy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1931993068 ISBN 13: 9781931993067

Publisher: Lumina Media, 2003

Synopsis

This book is for anyone and everyone who has been a part of the horse show world.

About this title

From the Publisher:

What is it that drives riders to wake up early, pull on uncomfortable clothes, and deal with rambunctious animals? Celebrating the thrill of competition that drives all participants, RIDING FOR THE BLUE is not another ‘how-to’ book offering tips competing at horse shows. It is a compilation of the often poignant, frequently humorous moments that riders experience while competing for the prize of all prizes—the blue ribbon.

This book is for anyone and everyone who has been a part of the horse show world.

From the Inside Flap:

Anyone familiar with showing horses will recognize themselves in the pages of RIDING FOR THE BLUE, whether they’re a rider, trainer, judge, or horse show mom. Conveying the appeal, sportsmanship, delight, and competitiveness of the horse show world, author and thirty-year horse show veteran Cindy Hale examines why riders ride. From breaking in a green horse to the excitement in the arena to packing up after a show and starting all over again, Hale evokes the passion for showing that drives every exhibitor.

Interwoven into the descriptive text are colorful, artistic photographs by Sharon Fibelkorn illustrating that regardless of what sort of saddle you ride in or what breed of horse you fall in love with, the desire to win the blue ribbon is universal. To meet the challenges of the show ring, despite personal sacrifices and confronting fears, and come out a winner, is the goal of all competitive equestrians.

About this edition

• Publisher: Lumina Media
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1931993068
• ISBN 13: 9781931993067
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144