Debby Sly

Riding horses is an age-old pleasure but one that can't be taken lightly. People who want to take up this wonderfully satisfying sport, and those who wish to improve their skill, will find this comprehensive and responsible book to riding styles and skills both inspiring and informative. Basic Riding Techniques tells you what you need to know to get started, section two goes into slightly more advanced skills, such as how to achieve bend and flexion. Introduction to Jumping explores the principles of rhythm and balance; The World of the Horse is a fascinating introduction to the world of competition and international horse shows; and, Equestrian Events examines the exciting world open to people who ride for sport and pleasure. (Parts of the book have been previously published in Debby's Practical Rider's Handbook, now OOP, with extensive new material and updates for this new volume.)

This is a complete encyclopedia of horse breeds. It is a practical training course on how to ride, shown in step-by-step photographs. It is a visual directory of riding equipment. It offers expert advice on choosing and looking after your horse, including stable management, grooming and exercise, health and first aid. It offers guidance on how to ride, from trotting, cantering and galloping to dressage, cross-country and competition riding. It includes an illustrated directory of saddlery and riding equipment for riders of all levels. This book is an invaluable guide to every aspect of horsemanship, with a fully illustrated directory of breeds of the world, step-by-step instructions on how to ride, and information about specialist equipment for both horse and rider. Over 60 breeds of horse and pony are covered, from the more familiar Thoroughbred and Shetland pony to the less well known Nonius and Caspian. Riding instructions cover every stage, from tacking up for the first time to mastering the intricacies of dressage. The book also includes a directory of equipment, including the saddle, bridle and bit, training aids, horse clothing and protective equipment, and the rider's clothing, with step by step pictures covering every aspect of caring for your horse or pony.

Boken er et utmerket hjelpemiddel for å skaffe seg bedre forståelse for alle sider av håndtering av hest og ridning, fra det mest grunnleggende, som å forberede hest og rytter til en ridetur, til mer kompliserte ferdigheter som kreves i konkurranser. "Hest & Rytter" er todelt. Del en - Å lære å ri - begynner med det første møtet med hesten og hvordan du saler opp for første gang, og slutter med en kompetent rytter som behersker dressur og sprang. Del to - En verden av hester - presenterer et flertall av alle de aktivitetene du kan bruke hesten i, med dine nyervervede kunnskaper. Boken er omfattende og presenterer hesteforståelsens kunst på en vakker måte. Den vil hjelpe både en fersk rytter og den viderekomne til å få enda større utbytte av de spesielle båndene som knytter seg mellom hest og menneske.