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This is the definitive book on grooming your horse to catch the
judge’s eye. It features over 400 detailed drawings illustrating
every aspect of grooming. Completely updated, it details current
practices and requirements and covers conditioning, daily care,
tools and supplies, and grooming for shows. New chapters discuss
blanketing, newly popular breeds, and the latest show ring clothing
styles. A must-have reference, it covers all disciplines and
includes trimming styles by type and event as well as by breed.
This new edition includes updated and enhanced information on the
most recent topics added to the Pony Club curriculum, including
land conservation, horse health and safety, nutrition and
veterinary topics, better organization for easy reference, and a
full update of critical developments in riding, instruction, and
competition. This manual, the third of the United States Pony Club
Manuals of Horsemanship, builds on the fundamentals covered in
Basics for Beginners/D Level and Intermediate Horsemanship/C Level.
Whether you are a Pony Clubber who has passed the C Level tests, a
rider who has mastered the same skills, a riding instructor or a
stable manager, this manual will enable you to increase your skills
and teach you what you need to know to ride with correct, classical
technique in advanced work on the flat, over fences, and in the
open; to evaluate and school horses; to teach horsemanship; and to
manage a stable efficiently. Written for the North American
horseman, this manual emphasizes sound fundamentals and classical
methods based on knowledge of the horse and its systems. Whether
you wish to compete in dressage, show jumping, combined training,
or other horse sports; to train horses, teach riding, manage a
stable, or simply enjoy horses and horsemastership at an advanced
level, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Advanced
Horsemanship/B, HA, A Levels will give you a clear and
understandable guide. The USPC B Level is for active Pony Clubbers
or horsepersons who are interested in acquiring further knowledge
and proficiency in all phases of riding and horse care. The A, the
highest rating, is divided into two parts: the HA, which covers
teaching, training, and stable management, and the A, which covers
advanced riding and schooling of horses at all levels. Many A Level
Pony Clubbers have gone on to qualify for the United States
Equestrian Team in various disciplines.
Required reading for every Pony Club Member--now in a valuable new
edition
The United States Pony Club (USPC) is among the largest
equestrian organizations in the United States, with more than
14,000 members in 600 clubs spread across 49 states, credited with
training many current and past Olympic competitors. The USPC
Manuals are required reading for every Pony Club Member, and will
continue to be required reading into their new editions.
This book is written and illustrated for youngsters who want to
learn to ride, especially members of the U.S. Pony Clubs, Inc., who
want to meet the USPC's Standards of Proficiency. If you're that
youngster, you will be able to read this book on your own. This
classic guide will show you how to become a careful, thoughtful
rider and how to communicate with and understand your pony. Some
sections, however, are meant to be read by an adult (a parent or
riding instructor), so you can get the extra help you may need to
reach your goals. By the time you have read this book you will know
a lot about riding in a ring and in the open; beginning jumping;
pony care and handling; safety; having fun and meeting challenges;
and much more. New information on critical developments in riding,
instruction, and competitionThe latest research and development in
nutrition and veterinary topicsCoverage of land conservation and
horse health and safety"All-new photos and a fully updated look and
feel
If you're a beginning rider, parent, or instructor, "The United
States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship" is a solid source of
instruction, regardless of whether or not a Pony Club chapter is
within reach.
The USPC Guide to Bandaging Your Horse provides the kind of
information all riders and horse owners need about leg care,
bandaging, and keeping your horse's legs sound. It explains the
many kinds of bandages and bandage materials, their purposes, and
when to use them. Detailed drawings and step-by-step instructions
teach you how to apply bandages for shipping, stable, exercise, and
various treatment bandages safely and correctly. It also provides
tips on the best types of bandage materials to use and making your
own leg pads.
This guide will be helpful to Pony Clubbers and other horse owners
and riders as well as instructors, trainers, and grooms who are
interested in learning or teaching their students about bandaging
and taking care of their horses' legs.
The USPC Guide to Bandaging Your Horse provides the kind of
information all riders and horse owners need about leg care,
bandaging, and keeping your horse's legs sound. It explains the
many kinds of bandages and bandage materials, their purposes, and
when to use them. Detailed drawings and step-by-step instructions
teach you how to apply bandages for shipping, stable, exercise, and
various treatment bandages safely and correctly. It also provides
tips on the best types of bandage materials to use and making your
own leg pads.
This guide will be helpful to Pony Clubbers and other horse owners
and riders as well as instructors, trainers, and grooms who are
interested in learning or teaching their students about bandaging
and taking care of their horses' legs.
Knowing about horse conformation, movement and soundness is
important to any horse owner, whether you are selecting a horse,
judging horses, or evaluating a horse's strengths, weaknessess, and
ultimate potential.
The USPC Guide to Conformation, Movement and Soundness clearly
explains and illustrates good, functional conformation and
movement, faulty movement, conformation defects, blemishes and
unsoundnesses, their causes, and how they affect the horse. This
guide will be helpful to Pony Club and 4-H members, instructors,
horse owners, and anyone interested in learning about evalulating
horses' conformation, soundness and way of moving.
The Howell Equestrian Library
Longeing and ground training are an important part of horsemanship,
both in training the horse and in the education of the rider.
This book explains the principles of handling and training horses
safely from the ground, including leading, teaching good ground
manners, and preparation for longeing. It provides an introduction
to longeing, equipment, techniques, and longeing for various
purposes, including longeing to improve the horse's movement and
longeing the rider. Because longeing is an activity that requires
skill, knowledge, and safe techniques, The USPC Guide to Longeing
and Ground Training is essential to understanding what you will
need, what to do, and how long to do it safely for yourself and
your horse.
This guide can be used by Pony Clubbers, instructors, and all horse
owners who want to learn about longeing and how to use this
technique safely to benefit their horses' training.
The Howell Equestrian Library
This manual, the third of the United States Pony Club Manuals of
Horsemanship, builds on the fundamentals covered in Basics for
Beginners/D Level and Intermediate Horsemanship/C Level. Whether
you are a Pony Clubber who has passed the C Level tests, a rider
who has mastered the same skills, a riding instructor or a stable
manager, this manual will enable you to increase your skills and
teach you what you need to know to ride with correct, classical
technique in advanced work on the flat, over fences, and in the
open; to evaluate and school horses; to teach horsemanship; and to
manage a stable efficiently. Written for the North American
horseman, this manual emphasizes sound fundamentals and classical
methods based on knowledge of the horse and its systems. Whether
you wish to compete in dressage, show jumping, combined training,
or other horse sports; to train horses, teach riding, manage a
stable, or simply enjoy horses and horsemastership at an advanced
level, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Advanced
Horsemanship/B, HA, A Levels will give you a clear and
understandable guide. The USPC B Level is for active Pony Clubbers
or horsepersons who are interested in acquiring further knowledge
and proficiency in all phases of riding and horse care. The A, the
highest rating, is divided into two parts: the HA, which covers
teaching, training, and stable management, and the A, which covers
advanced riding and schooling of horses at all levels. Many A Level
Pony Clubbers have gone on to qualify for the United States
Equestrian Team in various disciplines.
The Howell Equestrian Library
Updated and enhanced information on the most recent topics added to
the Pony Club curriculum This C Level manual builds on material
covered in The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship:
Basics for Beginners/D Level . Whether you're a Pony Clubber who
has passed the D Level tests or simply a rider who has mastered the
same basics, this manual enables you to increase your skills and
teach you what you need to know in order to rise independently and
correctly with good position, balance, and use of the aids on the
flat, over fences, and in the open. At the intermediate level
you're expected to take more responsibility for the care and
management of your pony, and you'll learn how to do this as well.
In addition, you'll learn the skills needed for conditioning and
preparing your pony and yourself for competitions and special
events. New and revised coverage of land conservation and horse
health and safety Better organization to ease reference A full
review and update of critical developments in riding, instruction,
and competition In-depth revision of nutrition and veterinary
topics, the two areas in which there has been the most significant
research and development over the past two decades From the C
Level, you may go on to higher Pony Club ratings such as B, H, A,
or A Ratings, or specialize in such disciplines as dressage, show
jumping, eventing, and showing. Or you may just want to have the
pleasure of caring your horse or pony and participating in your
favorite riding activities. Either way, The United States Pony Club
Manual of Horsemanship: Intermediate Horsemanship/C Level will give
you an excellent basis in horsemanship for the lifelong enjoyment
of horses and horse sports.
Required reading for every Pony Club Member--now in a valuable new
edition The United States Pony Club (USPC) is among the largest
equestrian organizations in the United States, with more than
14,000 members in 600 clubs spread across 49 states, credited with
training many current and past Olympic competitors. The USPC
Manuals are required reading for every Pony Club Member, and will
continue to be required reading into their new editions. This book
is written and illustrated for youngsters who want to learn to
ride, especially members of the U.S. Pony Clubs, Inc., who want to
meet the USPC's Standards of Proficiency. If you're that youngster,
you will be able to read this book on your own. This classic guide
will show you how to become a careful, thoughtful rider and how to
communicate with and understand your pony. Some sections, however,
are meant to be read by an adult (a parent or riding instructor),
so you can get the extra help you may need to reach your goals. By
the time you have read this book you will know a lot about riding
in a ring and in the open; beginning jumping; pony care and
handling; safety; having fun and meeting challenges; and much more.
New information on critical developments in riding, instruction,
and competition The latest research and development in nutrition
and veterinary topics Coverage of land conservation and horse
health and safety All-new photos and a fully updated look and feel
If you're a beginning rider, parent, or instructor, The United
States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship is a solid source of
instruction, regardless of whether or not a Pony Club chapter is
within reach.
This is the definitive book on grooming your horse to catch the
judge's eye. It features over 400 detailed drawings illustrating
every aspect of grooming. Completely updated, it details current
practices and requirements and covers conditioning, daily care,
tools and supplies, and grooming for shows. New chapters discuss
blanketing, newly popular breeds, and the latest show ring clothing
styles. A must-have reference, it covers all disciplines and
includes trimming styles by type and event as well as by breed.
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