Horseback Riding for Dummies

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 soul, to become an accomplished rider. And it trains you in all the technical basics of riding for fun or competition, including how to:

*Find a good stable and instructor
*Select riding gear
*Warm up and keep riding muscles fit
*Establish a rapport with a horse
*Cue a horse to walk, jog, trot, lope, and cantor
*Ride in the ring and on trails
*Improve your balance and timing
*Compete in horse shows
*Buy and care for your own horse
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.

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Author Information

Bio of Audrey Pavia

Audrey Pavia is the former editor of Horse Illustrated magazine and an awardwinning freelance writer specializing in equine subjects. She has authored articles on various equine topics in a number of horse publications, including Western Horseman, Horses USA, Thoroughbred Times, Appaloosa Journal, Paint Horse Journal, Veterinary Product News, and USDF Connection magazines. She has written five horse books besides Horse Health & Nutrition For Dummies, including Horses For Dummies, 2nd Edition (Wiley), Horseback Riding For Dummies (Wiley), and Trail Riding: A Complete Guide (Howell Book House). In addition to her experience as an equine writer, she's also a former Managing Editor of Dog Fancy magazine and a former Senior Editor of the American Kennel Club Gazette. She has authored more than 100 articles on the subject of animals and has written several books on various kinds of pets. Audrey has been involved with horses since the age of 9. She has owned and cared for horses throughout her life, and has trained in both Western and English disciplines. She currently participates in competitive trail riding. Audrey resides in Norco, California.

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Additional Info

Imprint

For Dummies

Filesize

9.53 MB

Number of Pages

384

eBook ISBN

9780470174234