The Rider's Handbook

The most complete guide for horseback riders of all ages and stages, the Rider's Handbook includes:Step by step lesson plans, Common mistakes and how to avoid them, Jumping, Basic dressage, Special section on Western and side saddle riding, Types and breeds of horse, Buying for own horse, Horse care and feeding, Equipment for horse and rider, Showing and competition riding, Careers with horses, Plus hundreds of color photographs, drawings and diagrams.As every horse lovers knows, there is more to horsemastership than meets the eye. Here, for the first time, is a completely practical handbook, purpose-planned to teach the skills of riding to horse enthusiasts of all ages and all levels of experience. The clear, authoritative text is supported by hundreds of photographs and specially commissioned step by step illustrations, making this book the complete guide to the subject for beginners and experienced riders alike.The bulk of the book is planned as a series of intensive riding lessons, covering every aspect of learning to ride. In each section, the reader is shown all the skills involved in controlling the horse, exercises that can be practiced to improve technique and everything necessary to perfect his or her riding expertise. Check lists at the start of each new topic provide an instant reference point for what has gone before, while a series of special features covers common riding mistakes and how to avoid them.Written by an accomplished horsewoman, with several other books on riding to her credit, this book is an indispensable guide for anyone who rides or owns a horse - or is thinking of doing so.This info is taken from the back and front of the dust cover of this book. I hope it is useful.