The Riding Handbook. The Complete Guide To Riding Horses And Ponies

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Firefly Books
Publisher Place: Usa
Publisher Year: 2007
Edition: First Edition

Description: 192 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout. The only exception is a small inscription to the inside page.

Publishers Description: A comprehensive and practical guide to learning horseback riding, both English and Western. This illustrated reference provides information that is important for all riders, whether they are taking formal instruction or learning to ride on their own. Written for those with no or little riding experience, it approaches horsemanship in a thorough and insightful manner, ensuring that riding is enjoyable for both the rider and the horse. Successful riding, whether English or Western, requires an understanding of the horse and a solid relationship between horse and rider. The Riding Handbook addresses these important requirements throughout the book and shows how to establish a genuine partnership. It is organized in chapters that follow the natural progression of the horse-and-rider This book deals with all the challenges and decisions that a rider encounters. Full-color photographs and annotated drawings -- many in step-by-step sequence -- illustrate equipment and demonstrate skills. Detailed lists and question-and-answer segments help solve specific problems, making this the ideal handbook for any new rider.

ISBN: 9781554072798