horse RIDING LESSONS getting the most of, book equine

Description

TITLE
:
Getting the Most from Riding Lessons
AUTHOR
:
by Mike Smith
PUBLISHER/COPYRIGHT
: Storey Books1998
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ILLUSTRATIONS
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b/w
photographs and drawings
DIMENSIONS
: approx 8 1/2" x 10 3/4" x 153  pages
CONDITION
: Softcover format, light shelfwear, corner wear. Interior clean and unmarked by former owner.
CONTENTS:
Synopsis
This reassuring introduction to riding helps novice riders maximize the lesson experience with information about safety, horse behavior, basic riding exercises, and preparing for that first show. This companion guide will help readers feel confident and at ease with a qualified instructor, and help them hone their skills outside
Introduction Part I: The Basics Lesson 1: Leading, Mounting, and Walking Lesson 2: Learning to Trot Lesson 3: Riding in a Field Lesson 4: The Sitting Trot Part II: The Finer Points Lesson 5: Improving Control Lesson 6: Half Halt, On the Bit, and Evasions Lesson 7: Half Seat and Introduction to the Canter Lesson 8: Trail Class Lesson 9: Perfecting the Canter Lesson 10: Training Part III: Onward and Upward Lesson 11: Jumping 101 Lesson 12: Jumping 102 Appendix 1: Exercises Appendix 2: Standardized Aids Glossary Index