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"This is a much needed book on the Weight Aids which should be
close to the heart of all who teach and coach riding." - Patrick
Print OBE FBHS This book is designed for all riders from the very
novice to the most advanced. Sylvia Loch teaches through
illustrations and photos how each tiny shift of the riders weight
will affect the horses balance. The weight aids are generally
taught only to higher level students especially those learning the
more advanced skills. Yet, by including them from the beginning,
novice riders will develop a much greater understanding of their
own bodies and abilities and those of the horse from day one. In
Sylvia's words...: The time has surely come to show all riders how
their body-weight impacts on the horse for good or bad. Feel and
balance should govern the whole ethos of equitation. In this book,
I show through pictures how the giving of the aids can transform
the horse in each and every movement so that our communication with
this wonderful animal takes us to new levels of understanding and
empathy. The Rider's Balance is well written and easy to
understand, and is yet another classic riding book from one of
Britain's leading classical riding advocates, Sylvia Loch.
Horse Color Explored is an up-to-date reference demystifying horse coat colors, patterns, and markings. Beginning with a clear explanation of basic genetics author Vera Kurskaya quickly moves to the main theories of horse color inheritance. 168 color photos guide the reader through basic colors followed by diluted colorsthe cream, dun, and silver genes, and rarer colors such as champagnes, pearls, and flaxen. White patterning is covered extensively, which defines the markings for such breeds as American Paint Horses and Appaloosas. Common head and leg markings are joined by intriguingly named, less common ones such as tetrarch spots, bird catcher s ticking, and bloody shoulder. The book concludes with seven handy appendices encompassing colors specific to particular breeds, equine hybrid colors, and a case study on how to calculate horse color inheritance, among other indispensable knowledge for horse owners, breeders, and enthusiasts.
WINNER OF INTERNATIONAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR AT THE 2021
TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 'An intelligent and often beautifully
observed book' Donald McRae, The Guardian 'A must-read about a
career which never dropped out of top gear' Racing Post 'A
thoroughly engaging memoir. I can't recommend this insightful
autobiography enough' Horse & Hound 'A superior story: an
honest and self-searching account of the glories and thrills but
also the doubt and barren spells that visit even rampantly
successful jockeys' The Irish Times The riveting full-career
autobiography of Barry Geraghty, one of the most successful jump
jockeys in the sport's history. Now retired, Geraghty takes his
rightful place in the pantheon of greats that includes AP McCoy,
Richard Johnson and Ruby Walsh. Barry Geraghty is an Irish
horseracing legend. From his first win in 1997 he has gone on to
ride almost 2000 winners, making him the fourth most successful
jumps jockey of all time. With the second most wins at Cheltenham
in the sport's history, he has worked with all the greats - Moscow
Flyer, Kicking King, Monty's Pass. Barry finally retired in July
2020, covered in scars. He has broken all of his limbs, his
shoulders, his ribs, his nose. He has survived falls too numerous
to recall, and spent most of 2019 with a metal cast on his leg. And
yet, he kept getting back on the horse, for twenty-three years. His
autobiography is about resilience, the mental power that enables
the great to keep going despite the pain, despite the odds. It
explores how Barry has developed the mind tools to continue to push
himself, even when all seems lost. Containing startling revelations
and a searingly honest insight into the life of a top jockey, this
is a must-read for all sports fans.
In this long-awaited follow-up to the highly praised Cobs Can! Omar
Rabia introduces the idea of a systematic, progressive series of
exercises designed to develop suppleness, collection, obedience and
ride-ability in cobs. He discusses the prerequisites of starting
this journey and the reasoning behind working cobs in-hand before
ridden work is commenced. While the exercises are set out in a
progressive order, each exercise offers particular benefits and
works on 'target areas', so you can choose exercises that will most
benefit your cob before moving onto others in the series.
Progression within each exercise is explained so that riders know
when to move onto the next step within the exercise.
Here is the perfect book for beginning riders who are using muscles
they never knew they had before, advanced riders who want to stay
in top form (especially as they get older), and weather-bound
riders who can't get out during the winter but want to be fit when
spring arrives. The Rider's Fitness Programme details a fun and
effective six-week program that strengthens the muscles riders use
while improving overall balance, flexibility, and coordination. The
book features more than 85 exercises designed to help new riders
get over the aches and pains of get- ting started, and experienced
riders hone their skills and technique and prevent injuries. The
ultimate goal, of course, is to achieve oneness" with the horse.
The routines are flexible, so individuals can customize the workout
they need for jumping, dressage, reining, endurance, polo, or
rodeo. The exercises are accompanied by step-by-step photographs
that demonstrate how to perform each action properly (with an
emphasis on safety). The exercises are progressive, from basic to
advanced, and suitable for riders at all fitness levels.
A rollicking comic treasury, starring the world's most famous
cartoon horse. He has hundreds of thousands of followers on
Facebook and a surging presence on Instagram. Each day, he and his
diverse group of friends share their mishaps, their successes, and
their innermost thoughts with the world. He is seemingly ageless,
looking even better now than when his ascent to fame began. Who is
this intriguing Internet celebrity? Fergus the Horse (Equus
hilarious), the creation of artist Jean Abernethy, has been
entertaining audiences-young and old, in print and online-with his
comedic adventures for the past 20 years. His rise to fame was
documented in the epic equine comic collection The Essential Fergus
the Horse, and now, Abernethy celebrates his age-and the wisdom
that should come with it-with an all-new selection of horsey humor,
including many cartoons fans have never seen before, created
exclusively for this book. With a genuine appeal that crosses
boundaries of breed, discipline, and geographic location, Fergus
unites anyone with an eye for a horse and a need for a laugh.
Readers of all ages-from 5 to 95-will be delighted by his wit,
honesty, and profoundly funny observations on horses, humans, and
the life they strive to live together.
Find Solitude and Dramatic Views Around San Francisco Bay Everyone
needs a break from their daily life. Escape to the oak-studded
grasslands and tranquil forests of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. Hike,
bike, or ride through nine counties with the official guide
endorsed by the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. Discover dramatic
coastlines, a range of ecosystems, former Mexican ranchos, vistas
that inspired Spanish explorers, and more. Join author Elizabeth
Byers-a founding board member of the council-and Jean Rusmore, and
choose from 75 trail segments on a network of paths that ring San
Francisco Bay. Make your way through parks and public lands like
Mount Tamalpais State Park and Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve.
Trips range from a 2.5-mile excursion over the Benicia-Martinez
Bridge to a 12.5-mile traverse of Bolinas Ridge. You can also link
several trips together to create a continuous trek that is 20, 40,
or even 80 miles long. Each trip includes summary information, like
distance, accessibility, regulations, and facilities, as well as an
easy-to-read map. Comprehensive trail directions help to ensure
that you always know where to go, while details on the region's
history and culture entertain you along the way. Grab the updated,
full-color edition of Bay Area Ridge Trail and start planning your
next adventure. The perfect outing is closer than you think.
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Each year, for a few hours on a Saturday afternoon in April,
Aintree Racecourse becomes the focus of the sporting world and the
stage of the world's greatest steeplechase, the Grand National.
More than 70,000 spectators at the course along with a global live
broadcast audience of millions thrill to the spectacle of 40 horses
and their riders racing over the world's most famous steeplechase
course.There have been many accounts of the Grand National, but
this book, Aintree, tells the story of the iconic racecourse from
its early days as a flat racing venue, through William Lynn's
inspired inauguration of the first Liverpool Grand Steeple-Chase in
1836, the redesign of fences in the 1880s, and subsequently the
impact of wartime occupations, followed by dramatic postwar decline
to the more recent and welcome renaissance as a three-day festival
of jumping. Aintree also reveals previously unexplored aspects of
the racecourse's colourful history: its spectators, buildings,
animal welfare issues, and some unexpected, remarkable stories such
as the early history of women's football and development of powered
flight.After years of dedicated research, John Pinfold, a leading
historian of the Grand National, exposes some of Aintree's tales as
myths, while adding many a new one to the rich tapestry of the
annals. Aintree, The History of the Racecourse is lavishly
illustrated with numerous pictures never before reproduced. The
author draws on previously untapped sources, including the Topham
family archives, to weave a fascinating story that spans three
centuries.This book will appeal to both the horse racing enthusiast
and the general reader.
The book is an account of one very ordinary person's quest to
become a racehorse owner and his growing obsession with and love
for the sport. This is not a book about famous jockeys, trainers
and horses. It is a story of the challenges and low points facing
an owner on a budget but it also describes the elation and joy when
things do, eventually, go right. There is also a useful section of
tips and do's and don'ts for those who want to have a go at
ownership for themselves.
Influence without punishment, collection without rein pressure -
these apparent contradictions are explained as renowned horseman
Klaus Ferinand Hempfling demonstrates his revolutionary method of
teaching and training based upon precisely defined body language.
The method, a way of communicating in a visual language understood
by the horse, assists the rider to develop a 'presence' and to
achieve interaction with the horse. It is classically based and
embodies both holistic and spiritual principles. Packed with nearly
500 marvellous colour photographs this book has already been a
bestseller in Germany, France, Spain and Scandinavia and will
enthral every horse owner.
The official handbook for those studying the BHS teaching
qualifications has now been fully updated and revised. Written for
the BHS by a chief examiner, this handbook provides clear
guidelines on how the skills of riding should be taught and how
riding school lessons should be conducted. It is aimed at less
experienced and trainee riding instructors, especially those
involved with weekly riders and covers: - How to develop
communication skills and effective body language - Advice on
teaching adult novices and children, whether in groups or
one-to-one - Valuable multi-option lesson plans - Choosing school
horses and keeping them happy in their work - Safety and insurance,
and how to cope with mishaps and accidents - Dealing with rider
problems, such as nervousness, stiffness, poor coordination, etc.
This is the first volume in a series of course books for career
students and exam candidates preparing for the Stage 1 exam of the
British Horse Society. It includes an examination planner, in-text
self-assessment questions, BHS syllabus checklist points throughout
the text, and examination tips from BHS examiners including common
mistakes made. This book deals with the stable management syllabus
and the ridden elements of the test.
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