The Ultimate Book of the Horse and Rider - Couverture rigide

Draper, Judith; Houghton, Kit; Sly, Debby; Muir, Sarah

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0754800857 ISBN 13 : 9780754800859

Editeur : Lorenz Books, 1999

Synopsis

An indispensable volume organized in five sections covering all aspcts of horses, riding and horse care: Breeds of the world, Horse and pony care, Learning to ride, World of the horse and saddlery and equipment.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This is a complete encyclopedia of horse breeds. It is a practical training course on how to ride, shown in step-by-step photographs. It is a visual directory of riding equipment. It offers expert advice on choosing and looking after your horse, including stable management, grooming and exercise, health and first aid. It offers guidance on how to ride, from trotting, cantering and galloping to dressage, cross-country and competition riding. It includes an illustrated directory of saddlery and riding equipment for riders of all levels. This book is an invaluable guide to every aspect of horsemanship, with a fully illustrated directory of breeds of the world, step-by-step instructions on how to ride, and information about specialist equipment for both horse and rider. Over 60 breeds of horse and pony are covered, from the more familiar Thoroughbred and Shetland pony to the less well known Nonius and Caspian. Riding instructions cover every stage, from tacking up for the first time to mastering the intricacies of dressage. The book also includes a directory of equipment, including the saddle, bridle and bit, training aids, horse clothing and protective equipment, and the rider's clothing. A world encyclopedia and practical reference book for everything in the world of horses: breeds of the world, saddlery, horse equipment, how to ride in step by step pictures, and every aspect of caring for your horse or pony. Expert advice on choosing and looking after your horse, including stable management, grooming and exercise, health and first aid. Includes a comprehensive visual training course on how to ride, with easy-to-follow step-by-step photographs. An essential illustrated encyclopedia of horse and pony breeds of the world.

Biographie de l'auteur

Debby Sly is a talented rider and equestrian journalist and author, her first book, the highly acclaimed, Mary Thompson's Eventing Year, was published in 1993 and her more recent title include Olympic Eventing Masterclass, All the King's Horses, the fiftieth anniversary celebration Badminton Horse Trials û the triumphs and the tragedies. She also contributes to 'Your Horse' magazine and trains her own event horses point to pointers. In 1998 Debby married Martin Ewing and the live in Gloucestershire. Judith Draper is editor of the British Horse SocietyÆs magazine and a freelance equestrian writer and book editor, who has been involved with horses all her life. She has contributed to many books, including A Standard Guide to Horse and Pony Breeds, and is author of several works, notably Milton: Super Champion and the definitive book of results and records, Show Jumping Records, Facts and Champions. Judith is equestrian correspondent of The Mail on Sunday, and a regular contributor to magazines worldwide. Sarah Muir has ridden all her life and is a keen follower of equestrian sports. She has successfully shown her own horse and competed in dressage, show jumping and horse trials. As well as studying equine science and management, she has broad experience of working with horses, particularly in racing and breeding.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Lorenz Books
• Date d'édition: 1999
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0754800857
• ISBN 13: 9780754800859
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 512
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible