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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.
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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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2.0 out of 5 stars
Basics,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Basics of Western Riding (Paperback)
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.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good and complete book for the beginning western rider,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Basics of Western Riding (Paperback)
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.
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3.2 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews) 44 of 49 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good and complete book for the beginning western rider,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Basics of Western Riding (Paperback)
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.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Basics,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Basics of Western Riding (Paperback)
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 3 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
basic is what it is not,
By B. Bishop - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Basics of Western Riding (Paperback)
. I have read this book with confounded astonishment!The pictures are not descriptive of the material, even the breeds are not accurately drawn. Pictures of horses being jerked around! Pictures of poor horsemanship! Pictures that are poor examples to new horse lovers. Probably the worst horse book I have read. And I have over 1000 horse books. I bought the book at a second hand store, and I am glad I did because it keeps it out of the hands of an unsuspecting public. I have never seen such misinformation, not even the lope leads are described in a comprehensible or correct manner. They have a picture of a girl adjusting her stirrups without even holding the horse, an accident looking for a place to happen. You never do ANYTHING to a horse without having control of the animal. If a new horse person went by the instructions in this book, they would be riding for a fall, which the author points out will probably happen. They even point this out more than once! I was very disappointed. It has a whole list of confirmation points and how they are supposed to be (and many are incorrect), but they do not have any place showing where these points are, and where the horse has some parts listed they are not all in the right place! When a whole chapter is listed for trail riding competitions, these are advanced and for people with lots of experience, not a novice. While mentioning risk as a common factor, this book adds to that risk by not showing safe ways to handle the horse. |
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