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9780764579134

Trail Riding : A Complete Guide

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    9780764579134

  • ISBN10:

    0764579134

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2005-08-19
  • Publisher: INGRAM PUB SERVICES

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Summary

Happy trails to horses and riders Over 4 million people currently ride horses for recreation, and trail riding is the most popular type of riding in America today. Trail Riding: A Complete Guide introduces readers to the joys of journeying through nature on horseback. It covers such basics as riding lessons, choosing and caring for a horse, and selecting tack and equipment, with an emphasis on conditioning and safety. For enthusiasts who want to advance, it includes information on horse camping, organized group trail rides, and the sports of endurance riding and competitive trail riding. Tips on how to find the best trails help riders expand their horizons! Audrey Pavia (Santa Ana, CA) is a former editor of Horse Illustrated magazine and an award-winning freelance writer specializing in equine subjects. She also is the author of Horses For Dummies (see page 87).

Author Biography

Audrey Pavia is a former editor of Horse Illustrated magazine and an award-winning freelance writer specializing in equine subjects. She has written hundreds of magazine articles on various equine topics and is the author of Horses For Dummies. Audrey has been involved with horses since the age of nine. She has owned and cared for horses throughout her life, and has trained in both Western and English disciplines. She is a member of the North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC), and keeps two horses at her home in Norco, California.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Part I: Getting Started.
1. Laying a Good Foundation.
2. Getting Experience in the Saddle.
3. Finding a Horse to Ride.
4. Tacking Up.
Part II: Caring for the Trail Horse.
5. Basic Care.
6. Preventative Care.
7. Health Concerns.
Part III: On the Trail.
8. Preparing Your Horse for Trail.
9. Conditioning Yourself for Trail.
10. Safety on the Trail.
11. Finding Good Trails.
12. Trailering to Trails.
Part IV: Advanced Trail Riding.
13. Camping With Your Horse.
14. Judging on the Trail.
15. Racing on the Trail.
Part V: Appendixes.
A. Glossary.
B. Resources.
C. Trail Riding Opportunities.
Illustration Credits.
Index.

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