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Horse Riding in a Weekend Jane Holderness-Roddam

Horse Riding in a Weekend By Jane Holderness-Roddam

Horse Riding in a Weekend by Jane Holderness-Roddam

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Summary

An easy-to-follow, two-day program that teaches you everything from tacking up to riding alone. Simply explained, sequenced photography guides you through the basics and on to more advanced techniques such as pole work and jumping. Learn how to give commands, control your horse and cope with different riding situations.

Horse Riding in a Weekend Summary

Horse Riding in a Weekend: The easy way to learn to ride by Jane Holderness-Roddam

Introduction: Before you start; The horse and getting to know and bond with him; How to communicate your commands to the horse; Basic principles of riding and how to achieve them; The essentials required to enjoy riding safely; First steps towards being a successful rider; Where to ride and choosing the right horse on which to start; Day 1:.

About Jane Holderness-Roddam

Jane Holderness-Roddam was the first British woman to ride in an Olympic Three-Day Event when a member of the British Gold Medal team in 1968 and winner of Badminton (twice) and Burghley. She competed, judged and taught at home and abroad for many years and runs a competition yard and stud in Wiltshire, UK. Jane is currently Chairman of British Eventing and Riding for the Disabled, and author of over 20 equestrian books.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Before you start; The horse and getting to know and bond with him; How to communicate your commands to the horse; Basic principles of riding and how to achieve them; The essentials required to enjoy riding safely; First steps towards being a successful rider; Where to ride and choosing the right horse on which to start; Day 1: Getting started; Know your horse; Tack and tacking; Stretching and warming up; Getting on and off; The correct position; The first steps; Starting and stopping; Control and steering; Learning the paces - walk and trot; Safety; Rewarding your horse; Day 2: Making progress; Review of day one; The aids and how and when to use them; Mastering the canter and managing speed; Building up confidence; Improving balance and coordination; Coping with problems; How to ride in different weather conditions; Rider fitness; Going forward: Jumping; How the horse jumps; Pole work and steering; How to approach jumps; Jumping single fences; The use of simple grids; Cross-country jumping; Safety and control; Further progress; Index and acknowledgements

Additional information

GOR001097127
9780600608844
0600608840
Horse Riding in a Weekend: The easy way to learn to ride by Jane Holderness-Roddam
Jane Holderness-Roddam
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Octopus Publishing Group
20040715
160
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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