Introduction | p. 7 |
Getting to Know your Horse | |
Knowing your Horse | p. 8 |
Assessing Conformation | p. 10 |
Poor Conformation | p. 12 |
Choosing the Right Horse | p. 14 |
The Horse's Language | p. 16 |
General Handling | p. 18 |
Relationship Building | p. 20 |
Bonding Exercises | p. 22 |
Essential Equipment | |
English Tack | p. 24 |
Fitting an English Saddle | p. 26 |
Fitting a Bridle | p. 28 |
Other Equipment | p. 30 |
Western Tack | p. 32 |
The A-Z of Bits | p. 34 |
Work Clothes | p. 36 |
Riding Clothes | p. 38 |
What Not to Wear | p. 40 |
Riding Hats | p. 42 |
Body Protectors | p. 44 |
Learning to Ride | |
Basic Rider Fitness | p. 46 |
Mounting | p. 48 |
Dismounting | p. 50 |
Basic English Seat | p. 52 |
Common Problems | p. 54 |
Riding Western | p. 56 |
Achieving Balance | p. 58 |
The Aids | p. 60 |
Stopping and Starting | p. 62 |
The Walk | p. 64 |
The Trot | p. 66 |
The Canter | p. 68 |
The Gallop | p. 70 |
Turning and Circles | p. 72 |
Keeping Control | p. 74 |
Basic Jumping | p. 76 |
Bounce Strides | p. 78 |
The Right Instructor | p. 80 |
Lessons | p. 82 |
Understanding Terms | p. 84 |
Practice Drills | p. 86 |
Caring for your Horse | |
Basic Needs of a Horse | p. 90 |
The Grass-Kept Horse | p. 92 |
Feeding for Health | p. 94 |
Hoofcare | p. 96 |
Worming | p. 98 |
Teeth | p. 100 |
Vaccinations | p. 102 |
Pasture Management | p. 104 |
Preventing Ailments | p. 106 |
Choosing the Right Stable | p. 108 |
Bedding | p. 110 |
Grooming | p. 112 |
Checklist for Health | p. 114 |
When to Call the Vet | p. 116 |
A Holistic Approach | p. 118 |
Improving your Riding | |
The Right Approach | p. 120 |
Acquiring Advanced Skills | p. 122 |
Advanced Rider Fitness | p. 124 |
Lunging | p. 126 |
Long Reining | p. 130 |
Improving Transitions | p. 134 |
Your Jumping Seat | p. 136 |
Riding for Pleasure or Competition | |
Riding Club Activities | p. 138 |
Gymkhanas and Shows | p. 140 |
Competition Preparation | p. 142 |
Plaiting or Braiding | p. 144 |
Eventing and Hunter Trials | p. 146 |
Riding Classes | p. 148 |
Dressage | p. 150 |
Dressage Tests | p. 152 |
Cross-Country Schooling | p. 154 |
Le Trec and Endurance | p. 156 |
Racing | p. 158 |
Driving and Trotting | p. 160 |
Hacking and Trail Riding | p. 162 |
Holidays on Horseback | p. 164 |
Horse Transport | p. 166 |
Horses and Ponies of the World | |
How the Horse Evolved | p. 168 |
Humans and Horses | p. 170 |
Horse Breeds | p. 172 |
Breeds A-Z | p. 174 |
Glossary of Terms | p. 186 |
Index | p. 190 |
Acknowledgments | p. 192 |
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