Here’s a short list of resources
to check out as your appetite for horseback riding and general equine knowledge
increase...
Showing posts with label Horseback Riding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Horseback Riding. Show all posts
Ten Rules of Riding Etiquette
In This Chapter
Communicating with other riders
Being appropriately slow and
quiet on a horse
Approaching and passing with
caution
Minding your manners on the tr...
Ten Horseback Games to Improve Your Riding
In This Chapter
Breaking up your lesson routine
Playing games to build your
ski...
Even More Riding Styles and Activities
In This Chapter
Discovering alternative
disciplines
Competing outside the show ring
or just having fun
Taking a horse on tr...
Show Off: Riding in Competition
In This Chapter
Discovering the inner workings of
horse shows
Exploring different types of
horse shows
Preparing to compet...
Don’t Fence Me In: Trail Riding
In This Chapter
Getting set to go on a trail ride
Staying safe in the great
outdoors
Exploring etiquette on the tr...
Step Up: Riding Gaited Horses
In This Chapter
Understanding the four-beat gait
Exploring gaited horse breeds
Discovering the correct riding
posit...
Exploring Horse Care
In This Chapter
Giving your horse a comfortable
home
Examining feeding options for
your horse
Keeping your horse clean and
attractive
Taking care of your horse’s
hea...
Taking the Plunge by Buying a Horse
In This Chapter
Exploring the idea of horse
ownership
Considering various factors when
you choose a horse
Getting some helps as you s...
Graduating to the Next Level of Riding
In This Chapter
Sleuthing out a more advanced
instructor
Exploring the possibility of
switching disciplines
Improving your riding skills by
cross-train...
Making the Leap into Jumping
In This Chapter
Exploring different jumping
styles and fences
Moving through the jumping
process
Going over a series of fences
Solving jumping probl...
Getting on the Fast Track with the Lope or Canter
In This Chapter
Asking a horse to lope or canter
Riding the fast gait
Stopping, turning, and circling
your horse at the lope or canter
Doing some high-speed exerci...
Bumping Up Your Skills with the Jog or Trot
In This Chapter
Asking a horse to jog or trot
Riding the “bouncy” gait in
different disciplines
Practicing stops, turns, and
circles
Getting in some exerci...
Enjoying the Walk
In This Chapter
Using the natural aids when you
ride
Asking a horse to walk
Positioning yourself for Western,
hunt seat, and dressage walking
Stopping, turning, circling, and
backing
Practicing new skills with some
exerci...
Mounting and Dismounting
In This Chapter
Preparing to get on a horse
Mounting up for a ride
Dismounting saf...
Working from the Ground, Saddling, and Bridling
In This Chapter
Staying grounded with horse
handling
Saddling a horse with care
Putting on a bridle without
breaking a sw...
Equipping Yourself with Other Important Gear
In This Chapter
Discovering casual riding apparel
Checking out show ring attire
Spurs and whips: Getting the
lowdown on artificial a...
Getting a Heads-Up on Bridles
In This Chapter
Discovering bridle basics
Understanding Western bridles and
bits
Looking at English equipm...
Dressing Up Horses with Saddles
In This Chapter
Checking out the basic makeup of
all saddles
Understanding saddle differences
Discovering details about saddle
pads
Finding out about fitt...
Not Just for the Brits: English Riding
In This Chapter
Focusing on English riding
fundamentals
Recognizing English
subdiscipli...
Off into the Sunset: Western Riding
In This Chapter
Discovering the basics of the
Western discipline
Surveying activities in Western
rid...
Safety First: Protecting Yourself around Horses
In This Chapter
Dressing safely
Staying secure on the ground
Employing safe riding practi...
Mind and Body: Conditioning Yourself for Riding
In This Chapter
Discovering the importance of
fitness for riders
Exercising to get in riding shape
Readying your mind for rid...
School’s in Session: Taking Riding Lessons
In This Chapter
Looking for and evaluating riding
stables
Locating a good riding instructor
Discovering how to really benefit
from your less...
Head to Hoof: The Mind and Mechanics of a Horse
In This Chapter
Entering the mind of a horse
Going over a horse’s physical
characteristics
Checking out a variety of bre...
Giddy Up! Welcome to Horseback Riding
In This Chapter
Finding out how horses think and
move
Getting started with riding
lessons and conditioning
Exploring different riding
disciplines
Advancing to the next level and
having ...
