LEARN TO RIDE IN A WEEKEND

An inspiring introduction to the equestrian world, Learn to Ride in a Weekend encourages you to take the first steps towards learning a skill that will captivate you for the rest of your life. In Learn to Ride in a Weekend you will find all the essential facts about riding and riding etiquette, incl...

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Main Author: WATSON, MARY GORDON (Author)
Other Authors: Chadwick, Peter (photography by)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Dorling Kindersley 1992
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Summary:An inspiring introduction to the equestrian world, Learn to Ride in a Weekend encourages you to take the first steps towards learning a skill that will captivate you for the rest of your life. In Learn to Ride in a Weekend you will find all the essential facts about riding and riding etiquette, including how to choose a suitable riding school and what to wear, as well as specialized skills such as correct grooming, and cantering in balance with your horse. Ten Skills over Two Days With an experienced riding teacher, champion horsewoman, and skilled communicator as your instructor, you could not want for a better introduction to the pleasures of horse riding. Over the weekend course, which begins with the intricacies of catching and grooming a horse and ends with your first canter, you are taught the essential skills you need to master to make the most of your time and have the most fun! DAY 1 takes you through Horse Sense, Preparing to Ride, Tacking Up, Mounting, In the Saddle, and First Steps. DAY 2 continues with Trotting, Lessons on the Lunge, Group Riding, and Cantering. The author continues with descriptions of the more advanced skills that you can work towards as your technique improves and your confidence grows.
Physical Description:95 pages colour illustrations 22 cm
ISBN:0863188370
9780863188374