Horse Riding Masterclass

Horse Riding Masterclass

by Debby Sly (Author), Debby Sly (Author), Kit Houghton (Photographer)

Synopsis

A rewarding and trusting partnership with a horse requires a special understanding of the horse's mental and physical attributes and how to harness them. This is useful guide to every aspect of riding, from the basics of preparing horse and rider for an outing to a more complicated skills demanded in competition. Riding is considered by many to be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable pastimes and this guide to the art of horsemanship should guide beginner and expert alike to the fullest possible enjoyment of the special bond between horse and rider. The book aims to offer helpful, clear advice on all the basics of horemanship including tacking up, mounting, achieving a good seat, how to master the different paces and develop advanced techniques with straightforward step-by-step instruction for each new skill. Also included is detailed coverage of all the sports and activities a rider can enjoy, on their own or as part of a team.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 160
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Southwater
Published: 31 May 2002

ISBN 10: 1842155717
ISBN 13: 9781842155714

Author Bio
Debbie Sly is a talented rider and equestrian journalist and author, her first book, the highly acclaimed, Mary Thompson's Eventing Year, was published in 1993 and her more recent title include Olympic Eventing Masterclass, All the King's Horses, the fiftieth anniversary celebration Badminton Horse Trials - the triumphs and the tragedies. She also contributes to 'Your Horse' magazine and trains her own event horses point to pointers. In 1998 Debbie married Martin Ewing and the live in Gloucestershire.