Complete Horse Riding Manual
Published on 7. August 2003
Book
Hardback
400 pages
978-0-7513-6444-6 (ISBN)
Description
Stop horsing around and perfect your equestrian skills with this thoroughbred guide! Ground-breaking technical photographic sequences, combined with expert advice, make this an essential read for both the novice and seasoned rider. Whether a showjumper or a cross country racer, professional tips on mental and physical preparation for both horse and rider will ensure equestrian excellence.
Reviews / Votes
Without any shadow of a doubt the best book on horse riding I have ever come across.If you have any interest in horses at all, or in any aspect of horse riding, this is the book for you. -- Michael Scott William is truly gifted in the ability to share his vast knowledge. A must for all horse and pony owners. -- Siobhan English * The Irish Field * It is rare to find someone with such a knowledge of equestrianism at all levels. This is an excellent book. -- Baron Hans Blixen-Finecke I have never come across such a comprehensive work .... I'm not giving my copy back! -- Jaki Bell * Horse Magazine * Fabulously informative and practical handbook. * Equiworld Magazine (online) * Exhilarating gallop through every stage of the horse riding process. * The Bookseller *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Dimensions
Height: 241 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 33 mm
Weight
1430 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7513-6444-6 (9780751364446)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
With an outstanding international reputation as an equestrian coach and trainer William Micklem is the National Coach of the Irish Horse Board and Training Director of the Gleneagles Mark Phillips Equestrain Centre. He is a presenter, commentator and contributor to leading equestrian journals. William lives in Enniskerry, Eire.
Content
The beginner rider; understanding the horse; basic horse training; balanced riding; dressage training and competition; showjumping training and competition; cross-country training and competition; physical preparation of the horse; physical preparation of the rider; mental preparation of the rider; building your ultimate team.