Riding, 2nd; Ride with Confidence, Safety, and Good Form Right from the Start

by Kate Delano-Condax Decker

• ISBN13: 9781599211817
• ISBN10: 1599211815
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2007-11-01
• Publisher: Lyons Press

Summary

Riding is the established primer on proper hunter-seat horsemanship for English riders of all ages. New black and white photos throughout the text better illustrate the instructions from this riding instructor and former U.S. Equestrian Federation judge. An updated resource directory helps locate the best instructors and equipment across the country. Kate Delano-Condax Decker has been an American Horse Shows Association [now U.S. Equestrian Federation] judge, British Horse Society instructor, Pony Club teacher, and competitor and trainer in dressage and combined training.

Author Biography

Kate Delano-Condax Decker has been an American Horse Shows Association [now U.S. Equestrian Federation] judge, British Horse Society instructor, Pony Club teacher, and competitor and trainer in dressage and combined training.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. viii
Preface to the First Edition	p. xi
Preface to the Second Edition	p. xv
Taking Lessons	p. 1
A First Horse: Should You Buy, Lease, or Rent by the Hour?	p. 7
Riding Clothes	p. 29
Tack and Equipment	p. 35
How Do Horses Think and Act?	p. 61
Mounting and Dismounting; Falls	p. 71
The Rider's Position	p. 97
The Aids: How to Communicate with Your Horse	p. 107
The Aids for the Walk, Trot, Canter, Gallop, Halt, Turn, and Reinback	p. 123
Cavalletti and Jumping	p. 149
Care of Horse and Equipment	p. 163
Problems and Emergencies	p. 177
Summary	p. 201
Index	p. 203
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