Training the Young Horse : How to Create a Successful Competition Partnership

by Funnell, Pippa; Green, Kate; Houghton, Kit

• ISBN13: 9780715312070
• ISBN10: 0715312073
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-05-01
• Publisher: F & W Media Inc

Summary

From finding your ideal young horse to creating a well-mannered, enthusiastic but safe partner that is a pleasure to ride, Training the Young Horse is Olympic medalist Pippa Funnell's complete stage-by-stage guide. Using Pippa's personal experience and photographs of the ongoing training of her own horses, every step of the process is covered, from assessing potential and backing to the first competition and beyond. Specific topics include: How to choose a young horse, how to establish a positive relationship early, keeping your horse healthy and injury free, establishing a training routine and the proper training for lungeing, backing and riding.

Table of Contents

Funnell Vision	7	(11)
Finding the Right Horse	18	(14)
Giving Your Youngster the Best Start	32	(16)
Under Saddle for the First Time	48	(8)
Riding the Three-Year-Old	56	(12)
Early Flatwork Training	68	(14)
Introducing Jumping	82	(14)
First Cross-Country Schooling	96	(42)
First Competitions	138	(18)
Partnership	156	(2)
Index	158