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The Complete Equine Training Manual Jo Weeks

The Complete Equine Training Manual By Jo Weeks

The Complete Equine Training Manual by Jo Weeks


£4.80
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Summary

A guide to the training of horses for various disciplines. Covering the training for young horses as well as developing a good all rounder, it includes features such as: masterclasses with top equestrian trainers, QandAs for troubleshooting, case studies and photographs showing correct and incorrect schooling.

The Complete Equine Training Manual Summary

The Complete Equine Training Manual by Jo Weeks

This is a truly comprehensive guide to the training of horses for all disciplines. There are practical lessons from a range of experts to help the rider or handler get the most from their horse, whatever their chosen goal. It includes training for young horses as well as developing a good all rounder. The features include: masterclasses with top equestrian trainers, Q&As for troubleshooting, case studies and clear photography showing correct and incorrect schooling. Good range of topics is covered to give a broad appeal amongst horse owners and regular riders while each topic is dealt with thoroughly by experts, offering ideas that will provide fresh insight.

About Jo Weeks

Jo Weeks is an experienced editor, and has ridden since childhood. She compiled the Horse Rider's Yearbook for D&C in 2004, and has produced books with many top riders and trainers. Jo lives in South Devon. EMAP's Your Horse magazine is the UK's top-selling equestrian monthly with a circulation of 56,000 and has a fine reputation for attracting the best expert contributors.

Table of Contents

Introduction: aims and principles; The importance of well-being - health and equipment checks; Part one: Training the youngster Early learning; Establishing ridden work; Bringing on the young horse; Part two: Groundwork Basic handling; Lungeing; Long lining; Groundwork games; Part three: Schooling on the flat What are your goals?; Straightness; Responsiveness; Rhythm; Suppleness; Lateral work; Advanced work; Part four: Schooling for jumping Polework; Grids; Courses; Cross-country; Part five: Other skills Bombproofing for happy hacking; Improving fitness; Solving ridden problems; Showing; Useful addresses; Index.

Additional information

GOR002646406
9780715326428
0715326422
The Complete Equine Training Manual by Jo Weeks
Used - Very Good
Hardback
David & Charles
20070928
256
N/A
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