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Riding : A Guide For New Riders

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The best possible book for the beginning rider, this book doesn't stick simply to riding, but has chapters on taking lessons, the first horse (buy, lease or rent?), riding clothes, tack and equipment, horse psychology, mounting-dismounting and falls, riding position, riding aids for each gate and movement, cavalletti and jumping, care of the horse, and a diagnostic chapter on problems and emergencies.

Filled with clear line drawings and straight-to-the point text, this book does a thorough job of covering just about everything you could need to know to get started in riding. I use it in conjunction with Cherry Hill's Arena Exercises as the basis of riding lessons.

It is hard to top a book this good.By far the most comprehensive information needed to ride safely and well.Yet so clearly written a child could understand it. Small wonder that this book is endorsed by Olympic Gold Medalist and twice World Champion Bruce Davidson,and by the United States Equestrian Team.

This book goes over everything a beginning rider or just someone who wants to go over riding tecniques could ever want to go. If you want to learn a lot and have a good, well written horse book you should read this book. Once you are done reading this book you will find yourself a better and mone confident rider.

I just started riding a year and a half ago, and I have added a lot of books to my little horsey library, but this one went above and beyond what I expected. How to mount bareback? Got it. How to "read" age by looking at teeth? A full page! Measure horse height? Got that too!Conformation,how to tie, how to tell if horse needs shoeing, braiding,and so much more! I will be referring to this book for a long time, and I will also recommend it to all my friends who are taking up riding. Invaluable!

A very helpful book for anyone who is serious about learning to ride properly. Both the text and the illustrations are clear and to the point. I recommend it highly!

--Judy Richter, former AHSA Horsewoman of the Year, and recognized AHSA judge

As a professional horsewoman, I find the equestrian art a perpetual learning experience. RIDING clearly explains material that will be educational for riders from the beginner to the very advanced.

--Carol Hofmann Thompson, former member USET

Basics through a clear communication system is the secret to learning. RIDING: A GUIDE FOR NEW RIDERS is just that. It provides an enjoyable study for horsemen of all levels, be they riders, teachers, trainers, or parents.

--George H. Morris, Coach, former member, USET and of the 1959 PanAmerican Games and the 1960 Olympics

An excellent book! It is not only practical but a necessity for every up-and-coming young rider.

--Bruce Davidson, World Champion Three-Day Event Rider, and Olympic Gold Medalist