Riding Masterclass

Local Description

2008. First edition. An ex-library copy which apart from a few discrete library marks is in fine, unused condition.

Description

"Riding Masterclass" offers a rare opportunity to experience tuition from the elite trainers of the equestrian world, including Carl Hester, Richard Davison and Christopher Bartle.Each lesson takes a 'real' horse and rider through an area of training with which they are struggling. Topics covered range from improving the way the horse moves to developing confidence in horse and rider. Lessons are enhanced with tips and fresh guidance from the experts themselves, offering riders new ideas and fresh insight.

Author description

Jo Weeks compiled The Complete Equine Training Manual (D&C 2007), which has sold over 9,000 copies. Jo has also produced books with many top riders and trainers. She lives in South Devon. Horse & Rider magazine, published by DJ Murphy Ltd, has a circulation of 40-50k, and is one of the most popular equestrian monthlies, attracting high-calibre contributors.

Table of contents

Foreword; PART ONE - The Masters at Work Holistic schooling; Leg yield; Shoulderin; Flying changes; Travers; Renvers; PART TWO - The Masterclasses Flexi-time; Spooking solutions; Soft and supple; Balancing act; Hot stuff; Fine tuning; PART THREE - Being Tested Move on up; The tests; Get active; On the right track; Developing expression; Acknowledgments; Index.