The Everything Horseback Riding Book
by Kimball, CherylFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2005-11-01
Publisher(s): Adams Media Corp
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Summary
So, you want to ride, but you don't know a halter from a harness? Have no fear-The Everything Horseback Riding Book is packed with helpful tips on clothing, equipment, and techniques to get you started! Author Cheryl Kimball gives you such clear, step-by-step instruction that even cinching will be a cinch. The Everything Horseback Riding Book is your key to the skills necessary to be a confident and prepared rider! Book jacket.
Table of Contents
| Top Ten Reasons to Ride Horses | p. x |
| Introduction | p. xi |
| Why Horseback Riding? | p. 1 |
| In the Beginning | p. 2 |
| Horses as a Hobby | p. 3 |
| What It Takes to Own a Horse | p. 5 |
| Watching Horses | p. 7 |
| What to Wear | p. 11 |
| Buy Good Equipment | p. 12 |
| Helmets | p. 13 |
| Boots | p. 14 |
| Pants | p. 16 |
| Other Clothes | p. 17 |
| Accessories | p. 19 |
| Winter Wear | p. 21 |
| Showing Off | p. 22 |
| Tack | p. 23 |
| Why Saddles Are Useful | p. 24 |
| The Western Saddle | p. 24 |
| The English Saddle | p. 28 |
| Endurance Saddles | p. 29 |
| Saddle Fit | p. 30 |
| The Cost of a Saddle | p. 31 |
| Saddle Blankets | p. 32 |
| Bridles | p. 33 |
| Other Riding Equipment | p. 37 |
| Riding Lessons | p. 41 |
| Who Takes Lessons? | p. 42 |
| Lesson Barns | p. 43 |
| Evaluating Lesson Barns | p. 45 |
| Group or Individual Lessons? | p. 48 |
| Safety First | p. 49 |
| The Horses You'll Learn On | p. 51 |
| The Right Instructor | p. 52 |
| Horse Clinics | p. 53 |
| Relax! | p. 55 |
| Fitness Considerations | p. 57 |
| Strength | p. 58 |
| Body Movement | p. 59 |
| Flexibility | p. 62 |
| Weight Maintenance | p. 65 |
| The Importance of Breathing | p. 65 |
| Mental Fitness | p. 66 |
| Horse Fitness | p. 67 |
| A Horse Is a Horse? | p. 71 |
| The Lesson Horse | p. 72 |
| Choosing Your Lesson Horse | p. 74 |
| Your Own Horse | p. 75 |
| Purchasing a Horse | p. 77 |
| Leasing a Horse | p. 80 |
| Horse and Riding Safety | p. 85 |
| Safety Basics | p. 86 |
| A Safe Barn Environment | p. 86 |
| A Respectful Horse | p. 89 |
| Handling Horses | p. 90 |
| Directing the Horse's Feet | p. 92 |
| Increase Your Skill | p. 95 |
| Learning from Mentors | p. 95 |
| Safety While Riding | p. 96 |
| The Walk | p. 99 |
| What Is the Walk? | p. 100 |
| Observing the Walk | p. 101 |
| Catching the Horse | p. 102 |
| Grooming the Horse | p. 104 |
| Saddling the Horse | p. 106 |
| Walking "In Hand" | p. 108 |
| Riding the Walk | p. 109 |
| Some Walk Exercises | p. 110 |
| The Trot | p. 113 |
| What Is the Trot? | p. 114 |
| Learning to Ride the Trot | p. 115 |
| Posting | p. 116 |
| The Sitting Trot | p. 118 |
| Riding the Trot | p. 119 |
| Some Trotting Exercises | p. 119 |
| The Extended Trot | p. 122 |
| The Equitation Show Ring | p. 123 |
| Backing | p. 124 |
| The Canter | p. 125 |
| What Is the Canter? | p. 126 |
| Leads | p. 127 |
| Observing the Canter | p. 128 |
| Riding the Canter | p. 130 |
| The Rider's Hips | p. 131 |
| The Canter Cues | p. 132 |
| Canter Exercises | p. 133 |
| Galloping | p. 135 |
| The Natural Aids | p. 139 |
| Hands | p. 140 |
| The Rider's Legs | p. 143 |
| Your Seat | p. 147 |
| Voice Commands | p. 148 |
| No One Said It Would Be Easy | p. 149 |
| Artificial Aids | p. 151 |
| Why Artificial Aids? | p. 152 |
| The Bit | p. 152 |
| Changing Bits | p. 155 |
| Crops and Whips | p. 156 |
| Spurs | p. 158 |
| Other Artificial Aids | p. 159 |
| Giving Up the Artificial Aids | p. 161 |
| Balance, Timing, Feel, and Awareness | p. 163 |
| Balance | p. 164 |
| Balance Exercises | p. 165 |
| The Horse's Balance | p. 167 |
| Timing | p. 169 |
| The Concept of "Feel" | p. 171 |
| Awareness | p. 173 |
| Magical But Not Magic | p. 173 |
| Arena Work | p. 175 |
| Inside or Out? | p. 176 |
| Safety | p. 179 |
| Arena Etiquette | p. 180 |
| Arena Size | p. 180 |
| Different Kinds of Arenas | p. 181 |
| Keep the Horse Interested | p. 184 |
| Trail Riding | p. 187 |
| Why Trail Ride? | p. 188 |
| Local Trails | p. 189 |
| Trail Riding Preparation | p. 190 |
| Fitness for the Horse | p. 192 |
| The Good Trail Horse | p. 193 |
| Trail Riding Vices | p. 194 |
| Overexposure | p. 196 |
| Trail Etiquette | p. 197 |
| Competing on the Trail | p. 198 |
| Special Equipment | p. 200 |
| Competition | p. 203 |
| What Is a Horse Show? | p. 204 |
| The Show Circuit | p. 205 |
| Horse Show Classifications | p. 208 |
| The Show Horse | p. 209 |
| Getting Ready for Show Season | p. 210 |
| Other Competitions | p. 211 |
| Focus on Kids | p. 215 |
| Kids Learning to Ride | p. 216 |
| Safety | p. 218 |
| Apparel for Kids | p. 220 |
| Kids and Competition | p. 222 |
| Buying a Horse for Your Child | p. 222 |
| Try Something Different! | p. 227 |
| Polocrosse | p. 228 |
| Polo | p. 228 |
| Cow Work | p. 229 |
| Jousting | p. 230 |
| Fox Hunting | p. 231 |
| Re-enactments | p. 232 |
| Cowboy Mounted Shooting | p. 233 |
| Parades | p. 234 |
| Horseback Riding on Vacation | p. 237 |
| Bring Your Horse or Rent One? | p. 238 |
| National Parks | p. 240 |
| Dude Ranches | p. 244 |
| The Big City | p. 245 |
| Ride All Over the World | p. 245 |
| Moving Up | p. 249 |
| Beyond the Basics | p. 250 |
| Up Your Circuit | p. 251 |
| New Horse | p. 252 |
| New Instructor | p. 253 |
| Progressing Within Your Discipline | p. 254 |
| New Discipline | p. 256 |
| Catalogs | p. 259 |
| Reading List | p. 263 |
| Index | p. 267 |
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