The Horse Riding and Care Handbook

by Bernadette Faurie (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2000

  $7.15

  This practical guide contains advice and information that will be of use and interest to both the novice enthusiast and the experienced rider. Chapters include the history and development of the horse, a look at the major riding breeds, and elementary riding skills as well as more advanced techniques. Tack and equipment for horse and rider, grooming, housing and basic health care are also covered. While the emphasis throughout is on riding for pleasure, the final chapter looks at competitive riding and showcases some of the top horse and rider combinations on the current world circuit.

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $3.38

  In The Horse Riding and Care Handbook , author Bernadette Faurie brings a fresh and enthusiastic approach to all aspects of how to ride and care for a horse, making this book both a perfect introduction for beginners and valuable source of reference for experienced riders looking to refresh or improve their skills. It offers a wealth of information on all riding techniques - from learning to mount a horse and the correct way to sit and hold the reins - to the qualities needed for competitive show jumping and dressage. Details on tack and equipment, breeds and identification, plus useful tips on school etiquette are provided, as well as offering thorough guidance on the daily routine of grooming, feeding and the general health and care of the horse. This is the essential practical guide for all riders wishing to learn more about horses and the immensely enjoyable sport of riding. Its authoritative text, clear illustrations and superb photographs, many specially commissioned sequences, make it essential reading for all horse lovers. All information has been fully updated.