The Novice Rider's Companion
Published on 1. February 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-905693-16-0 (ISBN)
Description
With clear and precise illustrations The Novice Rider's Companion explains riding techniques and principles. Its aims are to help the novice to think about their ridiing - why they should or shouldn't do certain things. It looks at the importance of riding techniques and principles that may get mentioned only in passing during lessons; answers questions that may only occur to the pupil at a time when the instructor is not available to answer them; and deals with some common misconceptions and misunderstandings. The Novice Rider's Companion will help pupils to beome active, thinking and enquiring riders rather than just mere passengers!
Reviews / Votes
'Not coming from a horsey background and only taking up riding as a teenager, I wish this book had been around when I was learning.' --Ian Stark OBE 'The Novice Rider's Companion is a very informative and helpful book if you are thinking of learning to ride, or have just started riding lessons... I can't recommend this book highly enough. For anyone who is thinking about taking lessons but isn't sure where to start or what is involved, this book is invaluable. --National Riding Festival WebsiteMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-905693-16-0 (9781905693160)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Person
Martin Diggle, having started riding as a young adult, was for many years involved with a Riding Club that actively encouraged membership from adult beginners. Whilst progressing to horse ownership and competing successfully in dressage, show jumping and eventing, he retained an interest in encouraging newcomers to the sport. His previous titles include Riding from Scratch, Riding a Dressage Test, Riding over Jumps, Teaching the Mature Rider, Teaching Basic Jumping and Basic Schooling Made Simple.