The term 'Sports Driving' is relatively new in the field of equestrian sports. This book demystifies the 'myths' of competitive carriage driving. It contains advice on acquiring the right pony and equipment, schooling to achieve results and how to turn out yourself and your pony at a National Championship.
The author details all three phases of competition with tips on achieving flow and bend in dressage, speed in the marathon and accuracy in cones. Sports Driving gives a complete picture of the sport from starting flags to finish.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
A must for anyone thinking of taking up competitive carriage driving. A complete picture of the sport from starting flags to finish. If you want a comprehensive manual that will guide you through the ins and outs of competing in driving trials - this is for you.
Sprache
Verlagsort
Maße
Höhe: 246 mm
Breite: 189 mm
Dicke: 15 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-905693-01-6 (9781905693016)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Amanda Saville travels throughout the country with her 'Chariots of Fire Display Team' and in 1999 started the Chariots of Fire Driving Centre. In 2003, she set up the first carriage driving club dedicated for bringing children into the sport and is on the committee. She has won many driving titles. She was National Indoor champion 2004/5 and Scottish Indoor Champion 2003/04, 2004/05 and 2005/06. She lives in Scotland.
Foreword by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. The Equine
Chapter 3. The Equipment
Chapter 4. Technique and Schooling
Chapter 5. Dressage and Cones
Chapter 6. Marathon
Chapter 7. Problems
Chapter 8. Competitions
Chapter 9. The Fun Element
Appendices
References
Index
