The Basics of Western Riding (Paperback)

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Product Description

An introduction to Western riding. Using clear photographs and illustrations by Elayne Sears, Strickland teaches safe horse handling procedures and basic riding techniques. Trail riding instructions and complete guide to Western tack are also included.

From the Back Cover

Experience the thrills, challenges, and fun of Western riding!

Beginning riders and Western riders of all ages and skill levels will love this complete guide to the exciting world of Western riding. Veteran rider and trainer Charlene Strickland takes you step-by-step through the process of becoming an effective rider, from evaluating a horse to dressing for style and safety.

Choosing a Western Horse

* Quarter Horse

*Appaloosa

*Paint

*Palamino and more

Tacking up

* Fitting a saddle

* Choosing a bit

* Tack care

* Proper attire

Tips and Techniques

* Choosing an instuctor

* Conditioning

* Training

* Problem Solving

Competitive Events

* Trail riding

* Equitation

* Endurance riding

* Horse show

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (January 4, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580170307
• ISBN-13: 978-1580170307
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #262,417 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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44 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good and complete book for the beginning western rider, February 11, 2000

By A Customer

I loved this book! I have just bought my own quarter horse and read many interesting things in this book that helped gaining more knowledge about western riding, horses, tack and training. I think it is a very good book for people who are starting out with western riding and/or are thinking about buying their own horse.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Basics, August 27, 2003

By A Customer

For a book that is titled 'The Basics', there was way too much jargon with no explanation. For example, there is a paragraph that tell the reader to 'learn the difference between the two types of hands, the fixed and the following', but then there is no explanation of the differences or even what either means. It also references different parts of the horse without explanation, such as the 'withers'. I did finally find an appendix that explains some of the terms, but it is never referenced in the book, and it does not explain all of the terms.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Reading, September 29, 2007

By	T. Bell (New Zealand) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book when I made the change to western riding and it gives a great over view of Western Riding from the tack to riding and horses. A great book for the beginner.