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Essential Riding: A Realistic Approach to Horsemanship
 
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Essential Riding: A Realistic Approach to Horsemanship (Paperback)

by Steven D. Price (Author)
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Here is another book on learning to ride horses--ho hum, right? Wrong, because here is a book that talks about learning to ride the way most people will learn--at public stables or on backyard horses that are inured to being lesson horses. Lesson horses have usually been put through the wringer by beginning riders and are probably not going to respond readily to the rider's signals. Price writes in a commonsense manner, injecting humorous descriptions that are really on the money--trotting is "bumptybump" while cantering is "budabing, budabing." His guide for beginning riders assumes that the reader is learning on a lesson horse and that she or he knows little to nothing about horses and riding. The book is full of practical advice about what to wear (shoes with heels and protective helmets a must), what the horse wears (and why there are different saddles and bridles), how to fall off (everyone does sooner or later), and how to make the horse go (something school horses are often reluctant to do). The author not only explains how to do various horsy things but why. His focus on beginning riders on lesson horses helps novices learn the difference between their mistakes and a wise old school horse's refusal to listen. There are also chapters on beginning jumping and showing, horse sports such as barrel racing and dressage, and games such as polo. An excellent book for beginning riders that belongs in all libraries. Nancy Bent
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Here is a revolutionary, user-friendly guide for new riders.

Unlike other introductory riding manuals, Essential Riding doesn't presuppose a well-schooled horse; it helps the novice rider master elements of form and control and cope with problems created by the lesson horse.

Steven D. Price begins with a broad introduction on the delights and varieties of horseback riding, and riding fundamentals that apply to all styles of English and Western horsemanship. He provides vital information on:

* Finding the right instructor * Proper attire * Tack * Parts of the horse * Equine behavior * Mounting and dismounting * Gaits and transitions * Trail safety and etiquette * Jumping position and correcting refusals and run-outs * Preparing for English equitation jumping, Western equitation, and pleasure classes * And much more!

This is a unique beginner's manual that can make learning easier and more fun.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Book for Beginners, Jan 8 2002
By citywulf (Atlanta, Georgia USA) - See all my reviews
I've been searching for one good, comprehensive book on the very basics of riding, and finally I have found it! This book is perfect for people of any age who are just starting lessons. It is informative, friendly, and very honest and practical. I wished it had more pictures, but nonetheless I understood everything very simply and it even gave me a couple new tips! I especially like that it isn't so laden with technical information that the fun of riding is lost.
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