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Essential Riding - A Realistic Approach to Horsemanship (Paperback, illustrated edition)
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Essential Riding - A Realistic Approach to Horsemanship (Paperback, illustrated edition)
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Most how-to-ride manuals assume that the beginner is mounted on a
well-trained horse. "Do this, this, and that," other books
instruct, "and your horse will respond in such-and-such a way." In
the magic world of these manuals, nothing ever goes wrong. But in
fact, Steven D. Price points out in the introduction of Essential
Riding, "the vast majority of us learn to ride on lesson horses at
public stables or on privately owned "backyard" horses . . .. When
the beginning rider does "this, this, and that," the horse is just
as likely to respond with no more than a yawn . . .. The purpose of
this book is to provide a 'real world' perspective for you as a
beginning rider." Price introduces us to Fred, the kind of horse
most beginners learn to ride on. Fred is a sweet fellow, but a bit
bored and stubborn after years of being a lesson horse. You'll
learn whether a problem is your fault or the horse's, knowledge
that makes all the difference in your equestrian education.
Essential Riding begins with a broad introduction to riding
fundamentals that apply to all styles of English and Western
horsemanship. There's vital information on: finding the right
instructor; proper attire; equine behavior as it affects riding;
basic rider position; the horse's gaits and how to ask for them;
stable and trail safety and etiquette; jumping basics; preparing
for horse shows; an overview of the different disciplines; a
glossary of horse-related terms; and more. Never has a riding
manual contained such commonsensical advice. Aspiring riders of
every discipline and of all ages will find everything they need to
understand their mounts and more fully enjoy the sport. (6 X 9, 208
pages, b&w photos, diagrams)
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