The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Intermediate Horsemanship - C Level (Book 2) [Paperback]

Susan E. Harris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 15, 1995 | Series: United States Pony Club Manual

The C Level is an intermediate level of horsemanship. This C Level manual builds on material covered in The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Basics for Beginners/D Level. Whether you are a Pony Clubber who has passed the D Level tests or simply a rider who has mastered the same basics, this manual will enable you to increase your skills and teach you what you must know in order to ride independently and correctly with good position, balance, and use of the aids on the flat, over fences, and in the open. At the intermediate level you are expected to take more responsibility for the care and management of your pony, and you will learn how to do this as well. In addition, you will learn the skills needed for conditioning and preparing your pony and yourself for competitions and special events. From the C Level, you may go on to higher Pony Club ratings such as B, H A, or A Ratings, or specialize in such disciplines as dressage, show jumping, eventing, and showing. Or you may just want to have the pleasure of caring for your horse or pony and participating in your favorite riding activities. Either way, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Intermediate Horsemanship/C Level will give you an excellent basis in horsemanship for the lifelong enjoyment of horses and horse sports.

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The C Level is an intermediate level of horsemanship. This C Level manual builds on material covered in The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Basics for Beginners/D Level. Whether you are a Pony Clubber who has passed the D Level tests or simply a rider who has mastered the same basics, this manual will enable you to increase your skills and teach you what you must know in order to ride independently and correctly?with good position, balance, and use of the aids?on the flat, over fences, and in the open. At the intermediate level you are expected to take more responsibility for the care and management of your pony, and you will learn how to do this as well. In addition, you will learn the skills needed for conditioning and preparing your pony and yourself for competitions and special events. From the C Level, you may go on to higher Pony Club ratings such as B, H?A, or A Ratings, or specialize in such disciplines as dressage, show jumping, eventing, and showing. Or you may just want to have the pleasure of caring for your horse or pony and participating in your favorite riding activities. Either way, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Intermediate Horsemanship/C Level will give you an excellent basis in horsemanship for the lifelong enjoyment of horses and horse sports.

About the Author

About the Author Susan E. Harris is a riding instructor, clinician, author, and artist from Cortland, New York. She has taught all seats and styles of riding and currently travels nationwide to give riding clinics and instructor-training clinics in Centered Riding. Three of her books, the classic Grooming to Win; Horse Gaits, Balance and Movement; and The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Basics for Beginners/D Level, are published by Howell. She is writing the USPC B/A Level manual, which will be published soon.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Howell Book House; 1 edition (May 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876059779
• ISBN-13: 978-0876059777
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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Susan E. Harris is a renowned horsewoman, artist, riding instructor and international clinician who conducts Centered Riding clinics and Anatomy in Motion™ demonstrations in the United States, Europe and around the world. Her unique Visible Horse presentation, in which she paints the skeleton and muscles on a living horse, has been a popular attraction at clinics and expos. With Peggy Brown, Susan created the Anatomy in Motion™ Visible Horse and Visible Rider DVDs.

Susan Harris is a regular contributor to EQUUS magazine, and also illustrates other horse books. When not writing or traveling, she enjoys riding her Clydesdale cross gelding, Masquerade. Her website is www.anatomyinmotion.com.

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful and informative horse manual., July 9, 1999

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This review is from: The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Intermediate Horsemanship - C Level (Book 2) (Paperback)

As a begging rider, I was wandering through a local tack shop when I saw the USPCA's Manuals for Horsemanship, D level and C level. I picked up the C level manual and was overwhelmed with the information, so I asked my mom to buy me the D level book. I read the book cover to cover in three days, although I was only ten years old at the time. I was surprised at how much I had been doing wrong (I have a great instructor who doesn't like to overwhelm begginers with directions). Six months later I was capable of completing all the requirments of the D manual, so my mom bought me the C manual. About a year later I joined a local Pony Club, and was very glad that I had read the manuals when I became a D-3 shortly after joining. Three years later, I am still very thankful to Susan E. Harris for writing the manuals. I am now a C-3, and hope to advance to the B level by next spring. I would recommend the manuals to anyone who rides english, however, remember to read them in order, or you will feel as if you are missing information. I have not read the B-A manual yet, but I do think that the C manual is the best of the three for building a sound riding career. P.S. I'm also in 4-H, and have found that Grooming to Win, also by Susan E. Harris, is extremely useful when preparing for Pony Club rallies or inspections, 4-H shows, and just about any other shows. It is also a great guide to daily grooming, trimming, and conditioning of your horse.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential book for English-style riders of all ages, June 12, 1998

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Like Susan's first volume, this is a marvelous combination of clear language, straight-forward presentation, and logical organization, topped by many wonderful drawings. Once you've read and digested the "D" volume, go on to this one and continue your equestrian education in the most logical way I've found. I'm a long-time riding instructor, especially for the US Pony Clubs, and recommend this book to riders of any age. I also own about 900 horse books and Susan Harris's Manuals are, by far, the ones I consult most often.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for all ages, August 30, 2010

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This review is from: The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Intermediate Horsemanship - C Level (Book 2) (Paperback)

This book was great for me because I knew very little about horses before reading this. I liked it so much I bought the next two books. It's written for kids but anybody just getting into horses or wanting to expand their knowledge will enjoy this book.