| Jump with Joy: Positive Coaching for Horse and Rider Contributor(s): Blanchard, Sarah (Author) |
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ISBN: 0470121408 ISBN-13: 9780470121405 Publisher: Howell Books OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2008 Annotation: An accessible introduction to the basics of jumping horses Understanding the concepts of jumping benefits both rider and horse in any equestrian discipline. With a logical, step-by-step progression, purely positive training methods, simple exercises, a conversational tone, and lots of photos and diagrams, this book helps any rider aged 13 or over master the complex tasks in safely learning to jump. It guides an aspiring rider with a green horse from the first jump to riding a challenging course in a show ring, building confidence all along the way. Sarah Blanchard (Hilo, HI) has four decades of experience with horses and a special interest in dressage and combined training. A licensed riding instructor, Blanchard is on the board of directors of the Hawaii Isle Dressage and Combined Training Association. She is the author of The Power of Positive Horse Training: Saying Yes to Your Horse (978-0-7645-7819-9). |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | Equestrian |
| Dewey: 798.25 |
| LCCN: 2007044698 |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 6.52" W x 9.34" (1.20 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Many riders want to try jumping, but are intimidated. This guide helps riders of every age safely learn to jump by presenting a natural approach with progressive, step-by-step exercises, full explanations, and lots of photos and diagrams. It covers everything from preparing a green horse for the first jump to riding a challenging course in a show ring. It includes guidelines for every discipline and every breed of horse, plus information on the demands of different competitive events. |
