Everyday Trail Riding

by McGraw, Eliza R. L.

• ISBN13: 9781402716621
• ISBN10: 1402716621
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-01-28
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

With proper training, any horse can become a great riding companion out on the trail. It's a matter of learning how to adapt your experience to your particular horse. Fully illustrated lessons in trail riding start with the differences in working with a retired jumper, an actively competing reiner, or even a natural-born trail horse. The section on riding techniques helps you use what you already know from hunter-jumper, dressage, or other experiences. Both solitary and group riding get special attention, as does handling different types of parks and paths. The full range of possible spooking challenges covers encountering animals, heavy traffic, weather, and children, as well as tripping, hoof injuries, mounting and dismounting in unusual situations, and other emergencies.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	5	(2)
Introduction	7	(2)
Finding and Building the Trail Horse	9	(24)
Riding the Trail Horse	33	(23)
Trail Riding for the Competition Horse and Competing for the Trail Horse	56	(24)
Trail Riding in Parks and on Paths	80	(23)
Trail Manners and Riding in a Group	103	(26)
Preparing for Outdoor Riding	129	(31)
Handling Emergencies	160	(32)
Essential Trail Gear	192	(29)
Index	221