Audrey Pavia

Horseback Riding For Dummies (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Giddy up! Your guide to horseback riding is here! There's nothing quite like the sound of a horse's gallop. Add to that the sight of its mane catching wind as its powerhouse body criss-crosses the boundary of strength and graceful agility. They are majestic creatures to behold--and if you've caught the equine bug, Horseback Riding For Dummies is all you need to get saddled up and started on your journey to riding into the sunset! Inside, riders at the beginner level will discover the differences between Western and English riding styles, get the knowledge to select the best stable and instructor, and so much more! * Choose the riding discipline that best suits your interests * Find a qualified riding instructor * Learn how to enter the competitive riding world * Fit and care for the saddle, bridle, and other equipment Once you've fallen for one of these beautiful animals, it's hard to hold your horses--and this guide is here to give you the skills and know-how to take that excitement to the ring!

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Juli 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781119607700
• Artikelnr.: 59814186

Autorenporträt

Audrey Pavia is the former editor of Horse Illustrated magazine and an award-winning writer of numerous articles on equine subjects. The author of 10 books about horses, she has also contributed to Horse & Rider, American Farriers Journal, and many other animal magazines.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1

Part 1: Horseback Riding Basics 5

Chapter 1: Giddy Up! Welcome to Horseback Riding 7

Chapter 2: Head to Hoof: The Mind and Mechanics of a Horse 17

Chapter 3: School's in Session: Taking Riding Lessons 35

Chapter 4: Mind and Body: Conditioning Yourself for Riding 47

Chapter 5: Safety First: Protecting Yourself around Horses 61

Part 2: Getting Set with the Right Riding Style and Gear 73

Chapter 6: Off into the Sunset: Western Riding 75

Chapter 7: Not Just for the Brits: English Riding 83

Chapter 8: Dressing Up Horses with Saddles 89

Chapter 9: Getting a Heads-Up on Bridles 105

Chapter 10: Equipping Yourself with Other Important Gear 115

Part 3: Settling into the Saddle and Easing into Riding 127

Chapter 11: Working from the Ground, Saddling, and Bridling 129

Chapter 12: Mounting and Dismounting 147

Chapter 13: Enjoying the Walk 161

Chapter 14: Bumping Up Your Skills with the Jog or Trot 185

Chapter 15: Getting on the Fast Track with the Lope or Canter 207

Chapter 16: Making the Leap into Jumping 225

Part 4: Riding into Advanced Pastures 241

Chapter 17: Graduating to the Next Level of Riding 243

Chapter 18: Taking the Plunge by Buying a Horse 249

Chapter 19: Exploring Horse Care 263

Part 5: Having Fun with Other Styles and Activities 283

Chapter 20: Step Up: Riding Gaited Horses 285

Chapter 21: Don't Fence Me In: Trail Riding 291

Chapter 22: Show Off: Riding in Competition 307

Chapter 23: Even More Riding Styles and Activities 321

Part 6: The Part of Tens 341

Chapter 24: Ten Rules of Riding Etiquette 343

Chapter 25: Ten Horseback Games to Improve Your Riding 349

Appendix: Resources for Riders 355

Index 359