Judy Richter's Riding for Kids: Stable Care, Equipment, Tack, Clothing, Longeing, Lessons, Jumping, Showing [Hardcover]

Judy Richter (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up

When Olympic Gold Medalist William Steinkraus wanted his sons to learn to ride, he took them to Judy Richter. It was Judy Richter who matched Norman Dello Joio with the right horse and sent them on to the highest levels of Grand Prix. Equestrians describe Richter as a ?quiet giant? who they say is ?at the core of what?s happening in the horse world.?

Riding for Kids is a complete learn-to-ride program in a book, focusing on English riding. More than 150 full-color photographs guide the young rider from tacking up for the first time to riding on the flat to taking the first jump. Using a variety of young riders as models, Richter demonstrates correct position, balance, and aids. Throughout, a logical lesson plan, clear explanations, and safe practices maximize the youngster?s success. Readers will learn about daily care, preparing for lessons, going to horse shows, and how to pursue further activities. Richter believes every horse is unique, and she shares her insights to help the young rider communicate most effectively with the animal.. Best of all, Richter writes directly to the child (although she includes an initial Note to Parents). Her audience is older elementary-age children, preteens, and early teenagers ? the age group that is most passionate about horses and most eager to learn to ride well. Whether the child dreams of competing in the show ring or wants simply to ride for pleasure, Riding for Kids will help her or him become an able, aware, knowledgeable horse person.For young horse lovers who can?t get enough pictures of horses and ponies, we?ve created The Horse Breeds Poster Book, a gorgeous gallery of 30 pull-out horse posters ? enough posters to wallpaper a kid?s room.Young riders love pictures of adorable foals, big draft horses, sleek race horses, and tiny ponies ? and that?s what this book delivers. For this special collection, international horse photographer Bob Langrish has chosen his most kid-appealing images. On the back of each poster is a panel that describes the particular breed shown: where it comes from, what it?s good at, how it likes to be handled, and a lot more. Fun facts will turn readers into experts. They?ll learn, for instance, that little Shetland ponies are, pound for pound, the strongest horses of all. And that Belgian draft horses once carried knights into battle. And that Quarter Horses can outrace Thoroughbreds over short distances.We?re confident this book will be a hit with kids. Why? Because we called in young horse lovers to serve as consultants on this project. While the official target age for this book is 8?12, the subject and the beauty of the photographs will draw in younger and older horse lovers as well.A glossary defines horsey terms in language kids can understand, making The Horse Breeds Poster Book informative as well as beautiful

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-8--This refreshingly uncluttered book offers a thorough introduction to horsemanship. Richter's enthusiastic tone conveys a love for horses that is nonetheless tempered with strict adherence to and promotion of important safety practices. In five chapters, she covers stable care, equipment, tack, clothing, longeing, lessons, jumping, and showing. The author's strong focus on good horsemanship is appropriately central to the text while the conversational, upbeat writing avoids any hint of condescension to young readers. The full-color photographs and black-and-white illustrations extend readers' understanding of the concepts being discussed. The cast of young riders, however, excludes minority representation. Contact information for several relevant organizations is included. This approachable, inviting volume successfully covers a number of topics that other authors often break into numerous volumes. If your budget allows for only one book, this is it.--Lisa Falk, Los Angeles Public Library
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From Booklist

Gr. 3-5. Beginning equestrians will appreciate this comprehensive guide. The first of five chapters introduces gear, vocabulary, and basics such as grooming, mounting, and dismounting. Richter then goes on to cover cantering, turning, and so on and provide step-by-step jumping instructions, information on how to prepare for a competition, and other organized activities for young riders. Numerous color photographs (almost always of young females) will get readers excited about the sport and also help illustrate the topics. Occasional black-and-white drawings and diagrams are also useful, as are boxed insets--for example, the "Horse Talk" vocabulary feature that heads each section. Granted, there's no shortage of information on this topic, but libraries needing more will find this both well written and handsomely illustrated. A glossary and a bibliography are appended. Lauren Peterson
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (November 13, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580175112
• ISBN-13: 978-1580175111
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,243,103 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ride it Read it!, March 30, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Judy Richter's Riding for Kids: Stable Care, Equipment, Tack, Clothing, Longeing, Lessons, Jumping, Showing (Paperback)

This book is great for begingers (like me) to help people learn a jumping ,racing and riding! It also tells people about how to take care of stable equiment,tack and last but not least stable care! I would give this book 2 hooves up!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Riding for Kids, February 26, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Judy Richter's Riding for Kids: Stable Care, Equipment, Tack, Clothing, Longeing, Lessons, Jumping, Showing (Paperback)

This is the best book you can buy if you are a young rider. It helps you with your riding skills, as well as competing at horse shows, and stable jobs. This book is a MUST for any kid that rides English. GET IT TODAY!!!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An information-packed and practical introduction, January 15, 2004

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This review is from: Judy Richter's Riding for Kids: Stable Care, Equipment, Tack, Clothing, Longeing, Lessons, Jumping, Showing (Paperback)

Riding For Kids by equestrian expert Judy Richter is an information-packed and practical introduction for children to the pastime and skill of horseback riding. Individual chapters explain in clear "reader friendly" language the basics of stable care, tack, appropriate riding clothing, riding basics, jumping and showing, and more. Enhanced with a profusion of color photography, Riding For Kids is an absolute "must-read" for any young person interested in owning or learning to ride a horse.