Riding for the Rest of Us: A Practical Guide for Adult Riders (Howell Reference Books) [Hardcover]

Jessica Jahiel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 19, 1996 | Series: Howell Reference Books

A Practical Guide for Adult Riders
The Howell Equestrian Library is a distinguished collection of books on all aspects of horsemanship and horsemastership. The nearly fifty books in print offer readers in all disciplines and at all levels of competition sound instruction and guidance by some of the most celebrated riders, trainers, judges, and veterinarians in the horse world today. Whether your interest is dressage, show jumping, or Western riding, or whether it is breeding, grooming, or health care, Howell has a book to answer your needs. Get to know all the books in the Howell Equestrian Library; many are modern-day classics and have achieved the status of authoritative references in the estimation of those who ride, train, and care for horses.
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Editorial Reviews

Review

Adult horse riders receive a practical guide to expanding upon existing skills and abilities, and will enjoy a book which covers such a broad spectrum of subjects as setting goals, maintaining riding fitness, riding and training alone and with others, and caring for the horse. Essential for any casual adult rider. -- Midwest Book Review

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Riding for the Rest of Us A Practical Guide for Adult Riders In Riding for the Rest of Us, Jessica Jahiel has produced a thoughtful, instructive, reader-friendly book aimed at the adult working rider. She views maturity as an asset and encourages adult riders to analyze the skills and abilities they already possess and apply them to riding and horse ownership. If you are an adult rider, this book will help you:

• Examine your reasons for riding
• Set realistic goals
• Achieve and maintain riding fitness
• Choose the right instructor, stable, and horse
• Get the most out of each riding lesson
• Find and care for your equipment
• Ride and train alone, safely and effectively
• Know when—and whom—to ask for help
• Become more actively involved in your horse's health
• Communicate effectively with your veterinarian
• Prepare for, enjoy, and benefit from shows and clinics
• Improve your riding by understanding your horse's nature
• Explore the meaning of horsemanship

Riding for the Rest of Us is written with humor, empathy, respect, and great affection for horses and humans. This book offers advice and encouragement for every adult who wants to ride, or ride better, regardless of limited time, fitness, or finances. Whether you are an aspiring rider or an accomplished one, whether your interest is in trailriding or dressage competition, you will find Riding for the Rest of Us to be an ideal introduction to the responsiblities and joys of being an adult rider.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (March 19, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876059094
• ISBN-13: 978-0876059098
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,079,186 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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63 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adult Riders - A Book for Us, December 14, 1999

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This review is from: Riding for the Rest of Us: A Practical Guide for Adult Riders (Howell Reference Books) (Hardcover)

I was inspired when I read this book for adult riders. It is so easy to become discouraged as you try to improve your riding at any age. The over-30 rider without the luxury of lots of time, talent, money, or high-level horses, will love Jessica Jahiel's realistic, encouraging advice. This is advice you can really use to advance the training of yourself and your horse,

42 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A one-of-a-kind book for recreational riding adults., July 30, 1999

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This review is from: Riding for the Rest of Us: A Practical Guide for Adult Riders (Howell Reference Books) (Hardcover)

Thank you for this book. It provides useful, practical information for riders like me who are working full-time and have no aspirations other than to be informed and guided so that my riding is as pleasurable as possible. Dr. Jahiel speaks plainly about the various aspects of owning a horse versus leasing one, how to find a competent instructor, and how to enjoy participating in a horse show even if you're "not in the ribbons." I ride because I love the process of learning and expanding my relationship with my horse. This book is another tool in my equine toolbox that keeps my passion for horses alive and well regardless of life's daily pressures.

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply inspirational, November 10, 2000

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MRS T M LAKE (Pretoria, Gauteng South Africa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Riding for the Rest of Us: A Practical Guide for Adult Riders (Howell Reference Books) (Hardcover)

This book was one of my first "horse-related" purchases as an adult and it will surely remain one of my best and most frequently visited books indefinitely. It encouraged me to start taking lessons, keep on taking lessons, consider buying my own horse and then finally to take the plunge. Through these stages I have felt down, defeated, hopeless and incompetent at times, and each time I have turned to Dr Jahiel's book to settle my mind again. Her great respect and care for both horse and rider, not too often found in the equestrian community, have been what pushed me on to where I am now - at the start of an exciting sport and a relationship with my new equine friend.