Jump With Joy: Positive Coaching for Horse and Rider

by Sarah Blanchard

Overview

If you’re intimidated by jumping, get over it!

Jumping propels a half-ton horse over an obstacle in a smooth, gravity-defying trajectory. It takes a leap of faith by both you and your horse. Jump with Joy: Positive Coaching for Horse and Rider helps riders of every age safely learn to jump by presenting a natural approach for developing steady, confident riders and horses. Featuring step-by-step exercises, full explanations, and lots of photos and diagrams, this book covers everything from preparing a green horse for the first jump to riding a challenging course in a show ring. Inside you’ll find: 

• Details on the mechanics of the jump and how to determine if a particular horse is suited for the job
• Progressive exercises to help you learn the basics and then master more complex skills
• Methods that improve balance and strength for both you and your horse
• Guidelines that cover every discipline and every breed of horse
• Information on the specialized demands of different competitive events
• A trouble-shooting guide to help you avoid or fix common problems
• Lessons that can be adapted for use by riders, coaches, and assistants

Whether you’re an eager novice or a more experienced rider, Jump with Joy will help you gain skills and confidence, develop a more rewarding partnership with your horse, and have a lot of fun in the process.   

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780470121405
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	01/01/2008
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	6.52(w) x 9.34(h) x 0.88(d)

About the Author

Sarah Blanchard, author of the bestselling The Power of Positive Horse Training (Howell Book House), has over four decades of experience with horses. She is a horsewoman and riding instructor with a special interest in dressage and combined training. A licensed riding instructor, Blanchard is on the board of directors of the Hawaii Isle Dressage and Combined Training Association.

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Table of Contents

Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

1. A Horse's Talent for Jumping.

2. Finding a Talented Horse.

3. Getting Started: Readiness and Equipment.

4. Balance Basics: Center of Gravity.

5. Preparing for the Jump.

6. Understanding Strides, Distances, and Grids.

7. Beyond the Grid: Riding Single Fences and Courses.

8. Starting the Green Horse over Jumps.

9. Jumping with a Rider.

10. Specializing: Finding the Right Fit.

11. Troubleshooting.

References.

Index.