The Classic Western Rider - Couverture rigide

Snyder-Smith, Donna

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1630261939 ISBN 13 : 9781630261931

Editeur : Howell Books, 2006

Synopsis

With a rugged yet romantic mystique, western riding is as American as the Old West, Roy Rogers, and John Wayne. Whether you're more at home on the range, exploring the trails, or competing in the show arena, The Classic Western Rider will help you hone your skills. From America's proud cowboy heritage to today's training methods and competitive events, it covers:
* ""Make or break"" information about equipment, especially the saddle
* A guide to training--cowboy style
* The subtle skill sets of winning western horsemanship, including six common rider faults and how to fix them
* Nurturing a partnership with your horse
* The ins and outs of western competitive sports and events such as reining, western speed contests, and team penning

With photos and drawings and advice from industry professionals Bret Brokcte, Nancy Cahill, Suzi Drnec, Linda Huck, and Linda Morse, this primer is ideal for the new riding enthusiast or the more experienced western rider who wants to fine-tune his or her skills. Happy trails to you!

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

DONNA SNYDER-SMITH has spent over forty years teaching the equestrian arts. In 1991, the American Riding Instructors Association honored her with its first Lifetime Achievement Award. A respected journalist whose articles have appeared in many major equestrian magazines, Snyder-Smith is also the author of ""All-Around Horse and Rider"" and ""The Complete Guide to Endurance Riding and Competition.""

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Howell Books
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1630261939
• ISBN 13: 9781630261931
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Bauer Dana
• Nombre de pages: 244
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible