Riding for the Rest of Us by Jessica Jahiel

Riding for the Rest of Us by Jessica Jahiel

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Riding for the Rest of Us by Jessica Jahiel

Riding for the Rest of Us A Practical Guide for Adult Riders In Riding for the Rest of Us, Jessica Jahiel has produced a thoughtful, instructive, reader-friendly book aimed at the adult working rider. She views maturity as an asset and encourages adult riders to analyze the skills and abilities they already possess and apply them to riding and horse ownership. If you are an adult rider, this book will help you:
  • Examine your reasons for riding
  • Set realistic goals
  • Achieve and maintain riding fitness
  • Choose the right instructor, stable, and horse
  • Get the most out of each riding lesson
  • Find and care for your equipment
  • Ride and train alone, safely and effectively
  • Know when--and whom--to ask for help
  • Become more actively involved in your horse's health
  • Communicate effectively with your veterinarian
  • Prepare for, enjoy, and benefit from shows and clinics
  • Improve your riding by understanding your horse's nature
  • Explore the meaning of horsemanship
Riding for the Rest of Us is written with humor, empathy, respect, and great affection for horses and humans. This book offers advice and encouragement for every adult who wants to ride, or ride better, regardless of limited time, fitness, or finances. Whether you are an aspiring rider or an accomplished one, whether your interest is in trailriding or dressage competition, you will find Riding for the Rest of Us to be an ideal introduction to the responsiblities and joys of being an adult rider.

Jessica Jahiel is an award-winning author, educator, and clinician who answers equine-related issues in her online newsletter, Horse-Sense. She also answers questions in Horse & Rider, Equus, and Dressage Today, as well as in her best-selling books The Horse Behavior Problem Solver and The Rider's Problem Solver, regarding horse behavior, riding, and anything else readers want to talk about. Jahiel resides in the state of Illinois.

SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9780876059098
ISBN 10 0876059094
Title Riding for the Rest of Us
Author Jessica Jahiel
Series Howell Reference Books
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Turner Publishing Company
Year published 1996-03-01
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.