The Handbook of Riding Essentials (Hardcover)

by Francois Lemaire De Ruffieu (Author) "The principal natural aids are the seat, the hands, and the legs..." (more)
Key Phrases: tracking clockwise, left lateral pair, tracking counterclockwise, Goals of the Exercise, Using the Natural Aids (more...)

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Product Description
A master horseman in everything from dressage to the steeplechase, Francois Lemaire de Ruffieu has written a superb riding guide. Clear directions and fully illustrated step-by-step instructions throughout. For beginners and advanced riders.

From the Publisher
A master horseman in everything from dressage to the steeplechase, Francois Lemaire de Ruffieu has written a superb riding guide. Clear directions and fully illustrated step-by-step instructions throughout. For beginners and advanced riders.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow; 1 edition (April 16, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060155175
• ISBN-13: 978-0060155179
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #330,808 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the handbook of riding essentials, January 12, 2000

By	Robin Sprafka (Iowa) - See all my reviews

I liked this book so well, I read it twice. The illustrations are extremely helpful for the novice rider. The book takes you step by step through the basics all the way through advanced manuvers. It was easy reading with understandable explanations. Take the book to the arena with you for a quick guide for excersises and reminders. I can't say enough good things about this book.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for ALL Levels!, September 25, 2001

By	Flame_926 "flame_926" (United States) - See all my reviews

OK: Out of everything that you may have looked at, buy this book! You will definitely not regret it. This book breaks riding down into beginning, intermediate, and advanced; all in different bulleted sections on the same page. That way you can read any level description and actually see where it's going. I especially like the hand-drawn pictures on every page which are clear and concise. Not only does he tell you what to do, but the pictures show you how to do it: exact positions of hands and legs are drawn on every page! The entire book is presented in a logical manner and is very easy to follow. The author knows exactly what he's talking about and is sure to help you too!

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great basic book, July 26, 2000

By A Customer

I started riding as an adult and found this book very valuable. The illustrations are large, easy to follow and very helpful. Its a book you can refer to over and over again.