Teaching Basic Jumping (Association of British Riding Schools) (Association of British Riding Schools S.)

by Martin Diggle (Author), Charles Harris (Editor)

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  Hardcover
  2000

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  Teaching Basic Jumping , part of a series of instructional books published in association with the ABRS, is a book no teacher can afford to be without. The author discusses the qualities necessary in the instructor, the facilities, horses and equipment, the psychology of the pupil, as well as preparatory work and a progressive lesson plan. Difficulties are analysed and errors corrected, course building and cross-country riding are included as is sensible advice on falls. The author provides a solid grounding from which the pupil can progress with confidence to an advanced level of jumping with the emphasis on safety and harmony. This book will prove to be of great benefit to the pupil as well as the instructor.

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  Paperback
  1990

  $3.25

  Martin Diggle's main concern in writing this book is to ensure the introduction of novice riders to a safe and effective jumping technique. In his position of co-ordinator of tuition with the Greater London Council Riding Clubs, he has observed a disquieting proportion of riders who do not progress to the stage at which they have the confidence or ability to tackle even a small course of jumps with success. Thus, the purpose of this book is to encourage instructors to examine their own theories and practices, and to abandon any tendencies toward mystique, muddled thinking, erroneous or unsafe instruction.