You’ve always dreamed of riding horses. So what are you waiting for? It’s time you realized your equestrian dreams and learned to ride like a pro on the back of a noble steed. And Horseback Riding for Dummies shows you how.
Don’t know a horse’s head from its tail, a trot from a canter, withers from a fetlock? No problem. Coauthored by a medal-winning equestrian and nationally respected equestrian trainer, it tells you what you need to know about that elegant animal, body and soul, to become an accomplished rider. And it trains you in all the technical basics of riding for fun or competition, including how to:
Stop dreaming about it and learn to ride like the wind with Horseback Riding for Dummies—the ultimate beginner’s guide to all things equestrian.
Introduction.
Part I: Beginning with Horseback Riding Basics.
Chapter 1: Giddy Up! Welcome to Horseback Riding.
Chapter 2: Head to Hoof: The Mind and Mechanics of a Horse.
Chapter 3: School’s in Session: Taking Riding Lessons.
Chapter 4: Mind and Body: Conditioning Yourself for Riding.
Chapter 5: Safety First: Protecting Yourself around Horses.
Part II: Getting Set with the Right Riding Style and Gear.
Chapter 6: Off into the Sunset: Western Riding.
Chapter 7: Not Just for the Brits: English Riding.
Chapter 8: Dressing Up Horses with Saddles.
Chapter 9: Getting a Heads-Up on Bridles.
Chapter 10: Equipping Yourself with Other Important Gear.
Part III: Settling into the Saddle and Easing into Riding.
Chapter 11: Working from the Ground, Saddling, and Bridling.
Chapter 12: Mounting and Dismounting.
Chapter 13: Enjoying the Walk.
Chapter 14: Bumping Up Your Skills with the Jog or Trot.
Chapter 15: Getting on the Fast Track with the Lope or Canter.
Chapter 16: Making the Leap into Jumping.
Part IV: Riding into Advanced Pastures.
Chapter 17: Graduating to the Next Level of Riding.
Chapter 18: Taking the Plunge by Buying a Horse.
Chapter 19: Exploring Horse Care.
Part V: Having Fun with Other Styles and Activities.
Chapter 20: Step Up: Riding Gaited Horses.
Chapter 21: Don’t Fence Me In: Trail Riding.
Chapter 22: Show Off: Riding in Competition.
Chapter 23: Even More Riding Styles and Activities.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 24: Ten Rules of Riding Etiquette.
Chapter 25: Ten Horseback Games to Improve Your Riding.
Appendix: Resources for Riders.
Index.
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Posted September 25, 2011
Ive been riding all my life and learned some new things from this book
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Posted April 29, 2012
I only read the sample and it was already really good because i have ben riding for about three years now and i have many friends who own horses and tell me this kind of stuff. But this book has taught me allready more than my friends habe taught me even though i am an advanced rider this bok is still very informational for me because up until this year i knew nothing really about horses,all i knew was an amazing rider but now i am educated even more and so now i will go buy the book so i can read all of it.
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Posted April 20, 2012
This book has been the best book that i have ever read. I love horses so much. I have been riding horses my whole life so, i know a lot about them and i still learned a whole lot. I fully suggest getting this book if you are in love with horses and want to have a closer relationship with your horse.
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Posted April 5, 2011
i love rideing this book is perfect for beginers-by annonomas
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Posted February 25, 2011
Like most of the 'Dummie' books, the author has broad experience and expertice. In this case, she also has good humor, making this an enjoyable intro to horseback riding. It has exactly the content I need for getting started in the sport.
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Posted February 17, 2013
I have wanted a horse since i was 4 years old. My parents said I could get a horse in a year but they said that a year ago. They don't think i know alot about horses and they don't think i am responsible enough but I take care of my neighbor's horses. I read this book and learned so much. Even the sample is good. I told my parents what i knew about horses and they were impressed with what i learned. I think this is a perfect book and is a great book for people who don't know alot about riding and terms. (That use to be me) this is a great book.
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Posted March 3, 2013
I live on a farm with 34 hores i ride all of them i have 6 dogs 5 cat 2 donkeys
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Hi im the river clan leader,cassie. I am a blue grey shecat. I have crystal blue eyes. I have slightly smaller ears with ruby earings in them. I am 7 moons old. Ok bye -cassie
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Posted January 5, 2013
I started riding about a month or two ago and it has really helped me!(especally with my diaginals:)
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Posted December 19, 2012
I love horses very very much and i ve been riding for2 years but this book helped me even more and improved my knowledge
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Posted November 29, 2012
If you want to be great at horse back riding bget this.
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Posted November 3, 2012
I love this book i came more cofindent on my horse since i red this book and learned more about horses.
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Overview
You’ve always dreamed of riding horses. So what are you waiting for? It’s time you realized your equestrian dreams and learned to ride like a pro on the back of a noble steed. And Horseback Riding for Dummies shows you how.
Don’t know a horse’s head from its tail, a trot from a canter, withers from a fetlock? No problem. Coauthored by a medal-winning equestrian and nationally respected equestrian trainer, it tells you what you need to know about that elegant animal, body and ...