Western Horsemanship: The Complete Guide to Riding the Western Horse [Paperback]

Richard Shrake (Author)

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This is a complete guide to riding western horses, by one of the outstanding professionals in the horse show world. From training to showing to teaching and judging, Richard has done it all and he shares his knowledge of western horsemanship in this book. (8 x 11, 144 pages, b&w photos)

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Western Horseman; 1st edition (July 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0911647090
• ISBN-13: 978-0911647099
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #327,985 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Western Horsemanship, April 13, 2000

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"horselover4" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Western Horsemanship: The Complete Guide to Riding the Western Horse (Paperback)

For any rider who wants to improve their skills, this book is a must. All of the fine details; from leg placement and hand positioning to choosing and caring for the right equipment, are covered in an easy to read format. The photos are excellent examples of what Richard Shrake is explaining. If you are showing your horse or riding for pleasure, there is much to learn from this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Western Horsemanship, November 11, 2006

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Sarah - See all my reviews

This review is from: Western Horsemanship: The Complete Guide to Riding the Western Horse (Paperback)

This was my first Western Horsemanship book. It is full of useful information on riding instruction Western style. Loads of pictures, and it's written as if Richard is talking to you. I liked reading this book, Richard didn't jam your head full of points all at once, instead it was easy to remember his points when I went out riding. GOOD book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Western Horsemanship, December 4, 2009

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This review is from: Western Horsemanship: The Complete Guide to Riding the Western Horse (Paperback)

I ordered this book since I am new to riding Western style, having grown up in the UK. I found the book very interesting and informative, helping me with my decisions in purchasing saddle, bridle etc. The one thing that I didn't get from the book was tips on the actual riding aids etc. which is something as a newbie that I was looking for. The book is more geared towards getting owner and horse ready for showing, rather than training advice. Other than that, I would recommend the book to anyone interested in preparing themselves for showing Western style.