Complete Horse Riding Manual
Product ID: 6966155
Horses allow ordinary people to do extraordinary things, and this extraordinary book shows you how. Now revised and updated, the Complete Horse Riding Manual covers dressage, show jumping, and cross-country riding, detailing everything you need to know to compete in these events, whether you are a beginner or more experienced rider. Complete Horse Riding Manual is brimming with advice on finding the best horse for you, training a young horse, forming the ultimate horse-and-rider team, boosting and maintaining your own physical fitness and suppleness, and building the fitness and stamina of your horse. Review: Excellent English Riding and Dressage Reference - I ride English. This book is a tremendous asset to my reference library and is beautifully illustrated. It's very detailed and tailored for the motivated beginning rider that would like to deepen their knowledge of English balance seat, eventing, and dressage. At the end of each chapter, there is an extremely helpful troubleshooting chart with solution suggestions for you to try. Everything from horse evasions, refusals & horse behaviors, optimal postures, and even conquering your own fears as a rider. This book is intended as an accompaniment for a student actively taking lessons. What is not covered in here is Western style riding, steeplechase, horse racing, grooming, and polo. I would like to see a book like this covering those subjects though! I was considering buying other books to add to my equestrian library, but my instructor and I find this one to be extremely complete and accurate. I take lessons with the people that wrote this book, Getting the Most from Riding Lessons (Horse Wise Guides) . I suggest looking into this book as well. Review: Do Not Miss! - Covers the gamut. New ride to advanced. As you grow, the book stays pertinent. I use it (beginner) and my instructor still uses it. Wonderfully clear with lots of pictures.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 30 Reviews |
J**R
Excellent English Riding and Dressage Reference
I ride English. This book is a tremendous asset to my reference library and is beautifully illustrated. It's very detailed and tailored for the motivated beginning rider that would like to deepen their knowledge of English balance seat, eventing, and dressage. At the end of each chapter, there is an extremely helpful troubleshooting chart with solution suggestions for you to try. Everything from horse evasions, refusals & horse behaviors, optimal postures, and even conquering your own fears as a rider. This book is intended as an accompaniment for a student actively taking lessons. What is not covered in here is Western style riding, steeplechase, horse racing, grooming, and polo. I would like to see a book like this covering those subjects though! I was considering buying other books to add to my equestrian library, but my instructor and I find this one to be extremely complete and accurate. I take lessons with the people that wrote this book, Getting the Most from Riding Lessons (Horse Wise Guides) . I suggest looking into this book as well.
P**T
Do Not Miss!
Covers the gamut. New ride to advanced. As you grow, the book stays pertinent. I use it (beginner) and my instructor still uses it. Wonderfully clear with lots of pictures.
L**E
Super complete
It's difficult to find an book on equine sports as comprehensive as this one. Gave it to my rider niece for her HS Graduation present. Exceptional quality information, very thorough, illustrations outstanding.
A**D
Well needed information
Haven't read through it yet, but by reviewing the TOC and skimming through the pages, it's just what I've been looking for. Now it's on me to put this information to use.
J**D
Great reference for beginner riders.
I bought this gift as a present for my girlfriend, as we have started riding together in the past few months. We found that our complete lack of basic horse knowledge was a hindrance during our lessons. After flipping through the book at Barnes and Noble, I found it for about $15 cheaper here. I am pleased with the book. Well organized content, with great illustrations. A wonderful reference for the beginner rider. Can't wait to see how it holds up as we become more experienced.
E**S
Good we'll written book.
The book itself is great. My complaint is receiving the book sticky with what looks like coffee spilled on cover. Not a happy camper about that.
K**N
Great book
I haven’t read it yet but it came highly recommended from a riding instructor.
M**M
daughter loves this book
My daughter wanted the DK Horse Care book and I saw this one as well. She loves both! Great pictures and detail. Would definately recommend both.
E**D
Good service
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