Basic Horsemanship (Revised) (Doubleday Equestrian Library) (Paperback)

by Gaydell M. Collier (Author), Eleanor F. Prince (Author) "When a horse trots, exactly what is he doing with his legs and feet?..." (more)
Key Phrases: harmonious horsemanship, normal trot, disunited canter, Basic Seat, United States, Riding Western (more...)

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Product Description
This revised and updated paperback edition of the popular guide by the authors of Basic Horse Care provides riders and instructors with all the fundamental techniques needed for both English and Western styles of riding in a sound yet novel approach that combines the relationships and differences of the two methods. Line drawings and photographs throughout.

From the Publisher
The first paperback edition of a popular standard guide to horsemanship, from first mount to competitive riding, plus all the key facts about horse care, feeding and grooming, English and Western tack, and more.

B & W photographs and line drawings throughout.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 344 pages
• Publisher: Doubleday (April 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385422644
• ISBN-13: 978-0385422642
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #491,992 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I learned at my own pace ,it felt like a trainer was there, October 18, 1999

By A Customer

I'm a twelve year old rider. I just started to learn to ride. I wanted to learn to ride better and faster since my riding lessons are only once a week. I think that the book helped me a great deal. I got to learn at the pace I felt comfortable with.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book was fantastic in teaching me how to ride., June 19, 1998

By A Customer

I am a 14 year old who read this book a year ago to help me with my showing that season. It improved my riding greatly. I couldn't get lessons at the time, but now I am proud to have learned how to ride all by myself and to be good enough to win a couple ribbons. I owe it greatly to this book. It is the best book on riding that I have ever read.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great informative book for all age riders!, April 16, 1999

By A Customer

This is an awesome book teeling just about everything you need to know about basic riding! The index is full of pictures about tack, brushes and parts of the horse! It seems like you have a trainer right there with you helping you along the way, going at your pace! It is a great book for all!