Review
"101 Arena Exercises is an invaluable workbook for trainers, instructors and coaches interested in exploring new teaching methods." - The Collection " she has choreographed more tasks than you could possibly master if you spent the rest of your summer working through her book." - Horses USA
Book Description
This ringside exercise book is a favorite of riding instructors and enthusiasts. Classic exercises and original patterns and drills are presented in a unique "read-and-ride" format. The book can be hung like a calendar or draped over the rail of the ring for quick and easy reference. Exercises such as working walk, canter, two squares, half halt, and flying changes progress through skill levels for both English and Western riders.
From the Publisher
1996 Colorado Authors' League Top Hand Award for Specialty Writing
First Place in Editorial Excellence in Service to the Reader from American Horse Publications in 1993
1994 Journalism Award from The American Farmers Association
From the Back Cover
Cherry Hill has done it again: created a one-of-a-kind equestrian workbook that's sure to become a standard in the field. 101 Arena Exercises is a ringside exercise book for riders who want to improve their own and their horses's skills. The book is presented in unique "read-and-ride" format that allows it to be hung like a calendar for quick and easy reference. Exercises -- suitable for both English and Western riders -- progress naturally from simple, basic skills such as the "Working Walk and Jog" to the more advanced "Two Squares" and "Flying Change." Hill presents recognized classic exercises along with her original patterns and maneuvers, offering a wide variety of useful drills for anyone who rides. In addition, 101 Arena Exercises is a valuable workbook for trainers and instructors interested in exploring new teaching methods. Riding drills included are: * Collected Canter * Long and Low * Loosen Up * Circle and Leg Yield * Trot-Halt-Back-Walk * Zigzag Half Pass * Long Serpentine * Rollback * Spiral * Figure 8
About the Author
Cherry Hill is an internationally known instructor and horse trainer and has written numerous books, including 101 Arena Exercises for Horse Rider, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage, How to Think Like a Horse, What Every Horse Should Know, and Horse Care for Kids.Visit her at www.horsekeeping.com, where you can find information on her books, DVDs, and horsekeeping knowledge.
