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Even if you've owned horses your entire life, the words "Mom, I want to show" may leave you trembling with fear. Relax. Your child has developed a healthy desire to compete, and that's a good thing-but where does it leave you? Do you have any idea how to find a trainer? Do you even need a trainer? Do you know anything about horse show fashion or show ring etiquette? Are you prepared for the expense? If those questions are still banging around in your head, the first resource you should pick up is Ange Finn's The In-Gate: A Parent's Guide to Horse Shows. Written by a horse show mom for other horse show moms, The In-Gate will answer all of your most important questions about the sometimes-intimidating world of horse showing. The author writes with humor and in a communicative style that will have you feeling like a real-horse show mom before you've even attended your first show. An invaluable guide for those new to the world of horse show parenting. --Horse Book Gazette, Palfrey Media
The In-Gate is ninety-two pages of extremely important information for parents beginning on the path to the show ring, or for those who have already considered a horse show activity for their youngsters. It explains in easy to read terms the pros and cons of finding a trainer, a horse and the different types of riding and styles...It is written with wit and humor to appeal to adults and children alike and always maintains that, even though it deals with competition, it emphasizes that this is supposed to be a fun activity for all involved. It doesn't take long to read this little gem, but it does give you something to go back to when you begin your involvement with specific aspects of the show ring and the people involved. A good basis of an overview of what is involved always makes the participation more pleasant and less confusing. To all training barns who deal with youngsters and as a tool to help you reachnew clients and retain them, this book is a must to have available for hand out. To all granparents wanting to get their grandkids involved, it is a must too; and to many who have been around for years it makes great reading and perhaps will bring back memories and laughter of mistakes made at past events that could have been avoided if this book had been around then! --Arabian Horse Newspaper Today
The In-Gate is ninety-two pages of extremely important information for parents beginning on the path to the show ring, or for those who have already considered a horse show activity for their youngsters. It explains in easy to read terms the pros and cons of finding a trainer, a horse and the different types of riding and styles...It is written with wit and humor to appeal to adults and children alike and always maintains that, even though it deals with competition, it emphasizes that this is supposed to be a fun activity for all involved. It doesn't take long to read this little gem, but it does give you something to go back to when you begin your involvement with specific aspects of the show ring and the people involved. A good basis of an overview of what is involved always makes the participation more pleasant and less confusing. To all training barns who deal with youngsters and as a tool to help you reachnew clients and retain them, this book is a must to have available for hand out. To all granparents wanting to get their grandkids involved, it is a must too; and to many who have been around for years it makes great reading and perhaps will bring back memories and laughter of mistakes made at past events that could have been avoided if this book had been around then! --Arabian Horse Newspaper Today
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At the horse show, the in-gate is where the rider enters the ring. If you're a horse show parent, this book is your in-gate to the often unfamiliar world of showing horses. The In-Gate: A Parent's Guide to Horse Shows discusses subjects such as how to find a trainer, leasing vs. owning a horse, what you need to know about show clothes and tack, and tips for making the show experience fun. Also included: a resource section for those special horse show needs. Horse show mom Ange Dickson Finn shares her experience with a touch of humor and plenty of how-to, and also includes tips from trainers, a sports psychologist and other moms.
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If your child has decided that horses are her passion, sooner or later she's likely to want to try showing. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
horse show parents, show clothing, show clothes, ring steward, pleasure classes, show arena, show office, wrong lead Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Quarter Horse, Hunter Pleasure, Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, English Pleasure, Native Costume, Paso Finos, American Paint Horse Association New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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