The Manual of Horsemanship
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From back cover: A complete basic guide to horsemanship and horse care in one volume. This is the thirteenth edition of the world wide bestseller that has helped countless riders to enjoyment and... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0953716732
ISBN13:9780953716739
Release Date:January 1993
Publisher:Pony Club
Length:448 Pages
Weight:1.50 lbs.
Dimensions:6.1" x 9.2"
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More than ABC's of riding
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Most general horsemanship books that I own are a bit too basic in focus. They discuss purchasing a horse, horse conformation, equipment, safety, feeding, and very, very basic riding. Not The Manual of Horsemanship. It's for the serious beginner or intermediate rider, covering all the basics plus additional riding techniques and more nuanced riding: getting your horse to accept the bit, bending techniques, advanced paces, jumping aids and rhythms, plus more. For such a compact book it packs an impressive amount of information. I've been riding since I was little, but it wasn't until college that I began taking huntseat lessons. I found the manual midway through college and it helped me think about better ways to communicate with my horse. It's the perfect intermediate guide, because most of the sport specific books get too technical quickly. **On an interesting note, it's British and I've come to think of their take on riding as a little more finessed--less goal oriented and more technique-focused (an opinion solely based on the US produced riding books and UK produced riding books that I've read).
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