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The everything horseback riding book : step-by-step instruction for riding like a pro

Kimball, Cheryl (author.).

Summary: Have no fear, The Everything Horseback Riding Book is packed with helpful tips on clothing, equipment, and techniques. Author Cheryl Kimball gives such clear, step-by-step instruction that even cinching will be a cinch. From finding the right instructor to mastering the trot and the canter, this guide has it all. Includes safety tips, what to wear and how for both English and Western style riding, arena and trail riding, activities, shows and competitions, and vacation spots for riders.

Record details

ISBN: 1593374267
Physical Description: xii, 273 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Publisher: Avon, Massachusetts : Adams Media, [2005]
Copyright: ©2005

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 264-265) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Top Ten Reasons to Ride Horses x -- 1 Why Horseback Riding? 1 -- In the Beginning 2 -- Horses as a Hobby 3 -- What It Takes to Own a Horse 5 -- Watching Horses 7 -- 2 What to Wear 11 -- Buy Good Equipment 12 -- Helmets 13 -- Boots 14 -- Pants 16 -- Other Clothes 17 -- Accessories 19 -- Winter Wear 21 -- Showing Off 22 -- 3 Tack 23 -- Why Saddles Are Useful 24 -- Western Saddle 24 -- English Saddle 28 -- Endurance Saddles 29 -- Saddle Fit 30 -- Cost of a Saddle 31 -- Saddle Blankets 32 -- Bridles 33 -- Other Riding Equipment 37 -- 4 Riding Lessons 41 -- Who Takes Lessons? 42 -- Lesson Barns 43 -- Evaluating Lesson Barns 45 -- Group or Individual Lessons? 48 -- Safety First 49 -- Horses You'll Learn On 51 -- Right Instructor 52 -- Horse Clinics 53 -- Relax! 55 -- 5 Fitness Considerations 57 -- Strength 58 -- Body Movement 59 -- Flexibility 62 -- Weight Maintenance 65 -- Importance of Breathing 65 -- Mental Fitness 66 -- Horse Fitness 67 -- 6 A Horse Is a Horse? 71 -- Lesson Horse 72 -- Choosing Your Lesson Horse 74 -- Your Own Horse 75 -- Purchasing a Horse 77 -- Leasing a Horse 80 -- 7 Horse and Riding Safety 85 -- Safety Basics 86 -- A Safe Barn Environment 86 -- A Respectful Horse 89 -- Handling Horses 90 -- Directing the Horse's Feet 92 -- Increase Your Skill 95 -- Learning from Mentors 95 -- Safety While Riding 96 -- 8 Walk 99 -- What Is the Walk? 100 -- Observing the Walk 101 -- Catching the Horse 102 -- Grooming the Horse 104 -- Saddling the Horse 106 -- Walking "In Hand" 108 -- Riding the Walk 109 -- Some Walk Exercises 110 -- 9 Trot 113 -- What Is the Trot? 114 -- Learning to Ride the Trot 115 -- Posting 116 -- Sitting Trot 118 -- Riding the Trot 119 -- Some Trotting Exercises 119 -- Extended Trot 122 -- Equitation Show Ring 123 -- Backing 124 -- 10 Canter 125 -- What Is the Canter? 126 -- Leads 127 -- Observing the Canter 128 -- Riding the Canter 130 -- Rider's Hips 131 -- Canter Cues 132 -- Canter Exercises 133 -- Galloping 135 -- 11 Natural Aids 139 -- Hands 140 -- Rider's Legs 143 -- Your Seat 147 -- Voice Commands 148 -- No One Said It Would Be Easy 149 -- 12 Artificial Aids 151 -- Why Artificial Aids? 152 -- Bit 152 -- Changing Bits 155 -- Crops and Whips 156 -- Spurs 158 -- Other Artificial Aids 159 -- Giving Up the Artificial Aids 161 -- 13 Balance, Timing, Feel, and Awareness 163 -- Balance 164 -- Balance Exercises 165 -- Horse's Balance 167 -- Timing 169 -- Concept of "Feel" 171 -- Awareness 173 -- Magical But Not Magic 173 -- 14 Arena Work 175 -- Inside or Out? 176 -- Safety 179 -- Arena Etiquette 180 -- Arena Size 180 -- Different Kinds of Arenas 181 -- Keep the Horse Interested 184 -- 15 Trail Riding 187 -- Why Trail Ride? 188 -- Local Trails 189 -- Trail Riding Preparation 190 -- Fitness for the Horse 192 -- Good Trail Horse 193 -- Trail Riding Vices 194 -- Overexposure 196 -- Trail Etiquette 197 -- Competing on the Trail 198 -- Special Equipment 200 -- 16 Competition 203 -- What Is a Horse Show? 204 -- Show Circuit 205 -- Horse Show Classifications 208 -- Show Horse 209 -- Getting Ready for Show Season 210 -- Other Competitions 211 -- 17 Focus on Kids 215 -- Kids Learning to Ride 216 -- Safety 218 -- Apparel for Kids 220 -- Kids and Competition 222 -- Buying a Horse for Your Child 222 -- 18 Try Something Different! 227 -- Polocrosse 228 -- Polo 228 -- Cow Work 229 -- Jousting 230 -- Fox Hunting 231 -- Re-enactments 232 -- Cowboy Mounted Shooting 233 -- Parades 234 -- 19 Horseback Riding on Vacation 237 -- Bring Your Horse or Rent One? 238 -- National Parks 240 -- Dude Ranches 244 -- Big City 245 -- Ride All Over the World 245 -- 20 Moving Up 249 -- Beyond the Basics 250 -- Up Your Circuit 251 -- New Horse 252 -- New Instructor 253 -- Progressing Within Your Discipline 254 -- New Discipline 256 -- Appendix A Catalogs 259.