Horseback Riding For DummiesJohn Wiley & Sons, 14 лют. 2011 р. - 384 стор. You’ve always dreamed of riding horses. So what are you waiting for? It’s time you realized your equestrian dreams and learned to ride like a pro on the back of a noble steed. And Horseback Riding for Dummies shows you how. Don’t know a horse’s head from its tail, a trot from a canter, withers from a fetlock? No problem. Coauthored by a medal-winning equestrian and nationally respected equestrian trainer, it tells you what you need to know about that elegant animal, body and soul, to become an accomplished rider. And it trains you in all the technical basics of riding for fun or competition, including how to:
Stop dreaming about it and learn to ride like the wind with Horseback Riding for Dummies—the ultimate beginner’s guide to all things equestrian. |
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Introduction | 1 |
Having Fun with Other Styles | 4 |
Beginning with Horseback Riding Basics | 7 |
Head to Hoof The Mind and Mechanics of a Horse | 19 |
Schools in Session Taking Riding Lessons | 37 |
Mind and Body Conditioning Yourself for Riding | 49 |
Safety First Protecting Yourself around Horses | 61 |
Getting Set with the Right | 71 |
Bumping Up Your Skills with the Jog or Trot | 177 |
Getting on the Fast Track with the Lope or Canter | 199 |
Making the Leap into Jumping | 217 |
Riding into Advanced Pastures | 233 |
Taking the Plunge by Buying a Horse | 241 |
Exploring Horse Care | 255 |
and Activities | 273 |
Dont Fence Me In Trail Riding | 281 |
Not Just for the Brits English Riding | 81 |
Dressing Up Horses with Saddles | 87 |
Getting a HeadsUp on Bridles | 101 |
Equipping Yourself with Other Important Gear | 109 |
Settling into the Saddle | 119 |
Mounting and Dismounting | 137 |
Enjoying the Walk | 151 |
Show Off Riding in Competition | 295 |
Even More Riding Styles and Activities | 309 |
Ten Rules of Riding Etiquette | 331 |
Ten Horseback Games to Improve Your Riding | 337 |
Resources for Riders | 343 |
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