Learning to Ride
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Book Description
A Practical Guide to the do's and don'ts of good horsemanship. Starting with professional advice for the beginner, its clearly illustrated lessons aim to increase confidence and improve riding ability, while its straightforward approach to common mistakes can help even the most experience rider brush up on the basics.
Among the topics included:
- Learn riding s... MoreA Practical Guide to the do's and don'ts of good horsemanship. Starting with professional advice for the beginner, its clearly illustrated lessons aim to increase confidence and improve riding ability, while its straightforward approach to common mistakes can help even the most experience rider brush up on the basics.
Among the topics included:
- Learn riding skills and techniques properly from the outset.
- Understand the terminology.
- Learn how to get the most from your horse or pony.
- Learn the basics of home schooling.
- Find the answers to common problems.
- Be prepared for hacking out in all weathers.
This practical book on basic horsemanship takers you through your first lessons on mounting, dismounting, starting and stopping, clearly explaining all the terms as you go along. You are taken through the paces - walk, trot, canter and gallop - and on the next stage of learning to jump. As the book demonstrates, this can be an easy and natural process if you build on your skills gradually and don't attempt to do too much, too soon. An introduction to dressage, instructions for how to lunge and a home schooling program follow. Finally, common problems are analyzed in a simple question and answer format.
Even if you are not a novice rider, there is still lots to learn. Learning to Ride is full of helpful advice for improving and polishing technique, from correcting your position in the saddle to rider fitness.
Part of the fun of riding is being out and about, either in the countryside or on the road. You must be prepared and here you will find information on what to expect, from your first hack to night riding and advice on tackling difficult terrains in all weathers. Although accidents are generally avoidable, the chapter on first aid will prove invaluable in the worst should happen.
Whether you are thinking about taking up riding or have already started and wat to improve your skills, Learning to Ride is an ideal companion and will go as long way towards answering all your questions.
About the Author
Jane Kidd, Consulting Editor, has wide experience with horses and ponies. After gaining international recognition in both show jumping and dressage, she has gone on to train young riders and is a List 1 dressage judge. She is the author of Practical Dressage and Festival of Dressage; as well as the editor of A Young Rider's Guide to Horse and Pony Care and A First Guide to Horse and Pony Care.
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