Happy Horsemanship [Paperback]

Dorothy Pinch (Author)

Book Description

For you to enjoy me (and for me to enjoy you, too) there are some important facts about me which you should know before you try to handle or ride me.

"I am a Horse.

"My name in Latin is Equus. From this name comes the word 'equine' which means something to do with a horse, and the word 'equestrian,' which means one who rides a horse."

With this, Happy Horsemanship starts you and your child on a most wonderful journey. Told from the point of view of the horse, this little gem introduces every aspect of riding and caring for horses -- from body to mind, from tack to riding position.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Col. Alois Podhajsky Former Director, Spanish Riding School Of Vienna Happy Horsemanship will be a great help to young riders. It explains the very basic rules of riding in an easy and clear way, and will teach them to be their horse's best friend.

Dean and Louise Bedford Ex-Masters of Fox Hounds An excellent and charming primer, Happy Horsemanship should be read by all beginning riders.

About the Author

Dorothy Henderson Pinch was a master of foxhounds, a regulation judge of the American Horse Show Association, chair of the Dressage Committee of the Radner, Pennsylvania, Hunt branch of the U.S. Pony Club, and the director of her own school of equitation. She died in 1966.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 182 pages
• Publisher: Touchstone (December 21, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0684852152
• ISBN-13: 978-0684852157
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #299,001 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #83 in Books > Sports & Outdoors > Individual Sports > Horses > Racing

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book for any age, May 30, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Happy Horsemanship (Paperback)

Having instructed students and trained horses for over 35 years, it's still tough to find books good enough to recommend to people trying to learn about them. THIS book does it with flying colors.

Everything is in here: safety, compassion, how-to handle a horse and ride, along with why things are done the way they are. Presented in a fun & light-hearted way from the horse's point of view. Very understandable.

Even though the book was written in '66 it is superior to and far more practical than the tomes being written today that confuse an experienced horseperson, let alone a novice. Whether riding English (as illustrated) or Western this book tells what needs to be known.

I bought it for my 13 yo niece just starting with horses & have recommended it to adults who have spent years with horses.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect book for the 11 and under crowd., August 14, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Happy Horsemanship (Paperback)

Excellent book for the beginning rider. Covers basic horse information in a fun and easy to read manner. Mostly geared for the younger rider, it has information that parents of new horse owners/riders shouldn't be without. The pictures complement the text and are warmly funny. Highly reccomended, I give it to all my younger students on their first lesson.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for beginners and children!, January 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Happy Horsemanship (Paperback)

The illustrations are detailed and expressive. The text is acurate, comprehensive information. It is presented in an easy to read & follow format. As a Riding Instructor, I recommend this book to all first time riders and to all my children riders.