Flight without Wings: The Arabian Horse and the Show World [Hardcover]

Patti Schofler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2006

Successful training and competition techniques for all the breed’s show divisions

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From the Back Cover

The world's oldest horse breed, the Arabian, epitomizes equine versatility, participating in all disciplines of English, Western, dressage, driving, and in-hand horse show classes. Flight Without Wings sets forth rules and requirements and analyzes the essential qualities and capabilities needed for success in every Arabian show division, together with sharing sound advice from top trainers and exhibitors to prepare for and then compete in such divisions as:

Saddle Seat
Hunter Pleasure/Show Hack
Western Pleasure
Sport Horse In-Hand/Under Saddle/Show Hack
Dressage
Hunters and Jumpers
Working Western
Trail
Reining
Working Cow and Cutting
Halter
Driving

In his preface, noted judge Pete Cameron calls the book "the ideal tool for success, providing an in-depth picture of the Arabian horse and his show world in a solid, friendly, intelligent, and readable way. For that reason, it will pilot the beginning horse owner through the show world, providing both the big picture and the details. It also will serve Arabian owners and fans of the breed. . . . Further, the book will guide future horse people and horse show spectators who want to understand what they are watching when they attend Arabian shows. And it will introduce the breed to those intrigued by the Arabian horse."

About the Author

Patti Schofler is an active horse show manager and exhibitor who has written for Arabian Horse Magazine, Arabian Horse World, and other equestrian publications. She lives in Petaluma, California

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1 edition (October 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592288006
• ISBN-13: 978-1592288007
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book about the Arabian Horse Show World for beginners to seasoned riders, November 23, 2006

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Deborah Wiegmann (Sebastopol, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Flight without Wings: The Arabian Horse and the Show World (Hardcover)

I have been involved with Arabians for many years at many different levels. I don't know any other source that explains the Arabian horse and the show world in such depth and clarity. It is a unique look at the disiplines of the show arena , giving the professional and amateurs, trainers and exhibitors point of view. For instance, one judge/trainer talks about show nerves. He says that he has students who in their world outside horses are doctors, lawyers, even a nobel prize winner, and they get nerous about showing.

I think this book serves so many people: the person new to the Arabian horse, those just curious about the breed and those who have been involved for years.