The Uspc Manual Of Horsemanship (Howell Reference Books)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • USPC Manual - Beginning Level
  • Pony Club Manual
  • A Must Have For Pony Club Quiz Bowl
  • Susan Harris- Multitalented Communicator
  • very good book to start with
The Uspc Manual Of Horsemanship (Howell Reference Books)
Susan E. Harris
Manufacturer: Hungry Minds
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0876059523

Book Description

This book is written and illustrated for youngsters who want to learn to ride, especially those who are members of the U.S. Pony Clubs, Inc. and want to meet the USPC's Standards of Proficiency. If you are that youngster, you will be able to read this book on your own. It will show you how to become a careful, thoughtful rider and how to communicate with and understand your pony. Some sections, however, are meant to be read by an adult (a parent or riding instructor), so you can get the extra help you may need to reach your goals. By the time you have read this book you will know a lot about: You will also feel good knowing that you are on your way to being a horseman and not just a rider.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars USPC Manual - Beginning Level.......2006-06-27

I am a beginning & intermediate horseback riding instructor in Moscow, ID. I have found the Pony Club Manual for beginners to be a very helpful teaching tool - the illustrations are helpful and well-labeled, and the layout is easy to follow. The information is widely accepted as correct, and the text is well-written for the 10-15 year old ages. I include a manual in the price of all my beginning horse camps for 10-14 year olds.

5 out of 5 stars Pony Club Manual.......2006-03-21

This is the an excellent introduction for anyone interested in horsemanship. It can be studied prior to joining the United States Pony Club or serve as a usful tool in teaching or improving horsemanship for the young or beginning equestrian.

4 out of 5 stars A Must Have For Pony Club Quiz Bowl.......2006-03-16

I couldn't have gotten through Pony Club Quiz Bowl if I didn't have this book. I like the exercises in the book and now I do them on my horse. I learned alot while reading this book, like parts of the tack and how to be safe around horses. I like all the pictures in the book because it helped me to understand what it meant. I would reccommend this book to other pony clubbers and kids who like to ride.

5 out of 5 stars Susan Harris- Multitalented Communicator.......2004-01-23

There is a saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. Susan Harris is not only a gifted artist ; drawing her explanations of concepts she is relating ; she draws pictures with her words, and for anyone lucky enough to attend one of her clinics , she draws explanations with body language. I am fortunate to have Sue as my friend and mentor for 30+ years & have told her often that "She could read the phone book to you & You'd never lose interest". She is also a gifted horsewoman & teacher. She posseses an ability to locate the crux of a lack of understanding & with empathy for both horse & rider guides them to a solution. If I had to limit my horse library to just a few books, her USPC manuels would be the first chosen. They are a wealth of information on all aspects of horsemanship , for every level of horseman , of any age. Her choice of words combined with her own illustrations gives very clear & interesting information.Sue stresses empathy for your horse & safety issues in every topic -2 basics to have ingrained in anyone who wishes to be around horses. I have recommended these books to all who share the "addiction" to horses with me.

5 out of 5 stars very good book to start with.......2004-01-16

I advise anyone young who is seriously interested in horses to start with this book. I've been riding all my life and think this is a great book to start with and it is very informative.
Lessons with Lendon: 25 Progressive Dressage Lessons Take You from Basic "Whoa and Go" to Your First Competition (Popular Training Series from Practical Horseman)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Re-publication of Articles from Practical Horseman Magazine
  • Should be a 4.50, but there's no intermediate step on the stars
  • Lessons with Lendon
  • Lessons with Lendon
  • Good book
Lessons with Lendon: 25 Progressive Dressage Lessons Take You from Basic "Whoa and Go" to Your First Competition (Popular Training Series from Practical Horseman)
Lendon Gray
Manufacturer: Primedia Enthusiast Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 1929164165

Product Description

Lessons with Lendon By Lendon Gray and the editors of Practical Horseman Two-time Olympian Lendon Gray makes no secret of her conviction that dressage is for EVERY horse and rider. In Lessons with Lendon, she will show you how to make flat work manageable and fun, whatever your sport. If you are a looking for a common-sense approach to dressage to improve your own skills as well as the rideability of your horse, this book is for you.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Re-publication of Articles from Practical Horseman Magazine.......2007-03-03

I'm sure I overlooked the disclaimer, but it appears this book is a compilation of the series of "Practical Horseman" magazine articles that Ms. Gray authored several years back. Still good information, of course, but I wouldn't have purchased that book had I known that. (I saved the magazine articles to a binder, you see.)

4 out of 5 stars Should be a 4.50, but there's no intermediate step on the stars.......2007-01-29

Let me start by saying, I really think this is a good book to have in one's library. Why? In succinct, but not short or even overly brief statements, Lendon Gray provides chunks of information that neither overwhelm nor talk down to the reader.
Having ridden twice in the Olympics, she knows obviously a lot more about dressage than most of us. What makes this book a pleasure is the presentation. She does it on a straight-forward approach as if talking to someone who is on the same level as her. There is a sense of equality between writer and reader's level of knowledge. In other words, she does not come across as a "I know it all and you know nothing."

All the information throughout the 25 lessons are chunked into small pieces, each comes with a succinct heading that gives the reader a clue as to what she will talk about in the next third or so column. What made this book very useful to me are the images of "right / correctly" and "wrong / incorrectly" applied principles. She details what can be done to correct wrong workings in very good depth, which makes this very useful for either between lessons or for those who do not have the opportunity of working with a dressage trainer on a regular basis.

I can recommend this book for most levels of riding, but believe that as with many books, it will be most useful to those who work in Training through lower Level 2 stages. Advanced Level 2 through Grand Prix riders will be far to knowledgeable to get a great deal of use out of this. But for the majority of riders, I think this book is great and it delivers what it set out to do: teach from start of riding to the first competition. It also provides a great place to go back and figure out "what went wrong" to help correct problems that creep up in riding.

4 out of 5 stars Lessons with Lendon.......2006-06-27

The book is well written so the average person who is either starting out or is early in a riding carrer will benefit. I particularly liked the fact that she believes all basic dressage will help in what ever riding carrer you may wish to take. She spells out the riders total responsiblity verses the horse which I found to be very refreshing. I gave it 4 stars only because it was pitched below where I thought the book was based on the reviews.

5 out of 5 stars Lessons with Lendon.......2004-10-28

This book is a reprint of a series Lendon Grey did for Practical Horseman Magazine some years ago. Excellent book, well done with very clear concepts and goals. The lessons are set up in a very logical order with lots of pointers on how to make the exercises work for you and your horse and what to do if you are not getting the right response. Each chapter ends with a riding challenge. This book is well worth the money, a great resource for student and teacher alike. You will return to it over and over again.

5 out of 5 stars Good book.......2004-08-27

I found this book helpful. It is easy to understand and also has pictures for those who are more visual in their learning process. It covers a lot of the basics, which some need to go back to to help them in the more advanced movements of dressage. Dressage can be very initimidating with the language that is used, but this book explains terminology and concepts. This book also has "Lendons Challenges" which cover the more common errors riders tend to make when doing the different movements. The only fault I found was the majority of horses are wearing flash nosebands. To me this is a fashion of the times and curbs the horses potential.
The Basics of Western Riding
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Easy Reading
  • Basics
  • Good and complete book for the beginning western rider
The Basics of Western Riding
Charlene Strickland
Manufacturer: Storey Publishing, LLC
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 1580170307

Book Description

An introduction to Western riding. Using clear photographs and illustrations by Elayne Sears, Strickland teaches safe horse handling procedures and basic riding techniques. Trail riding instructions and complete guide to Western tack are also included.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Easy Reading.......2007-09-29

I bought this book when I made the change to western riding and it gives a great over view of Western Riding from the tack to riding and horses. A great book for the beginner.

2 out of 5 stars Basics.......2003-08-28

For a book that is titled 'The Basics', there was way too much jargon with no explanation. For example, there is a paragraph that tell the reader to 'learn the difference between the two types of hands, the fixed and the following', but then there is no explanation of the differences or even what either means. It also references different parts of the horse without explanation, such as the 'withers'. I did finally find an appendix that explains some of the terms, but it is never referenced in the book, and it does not explain all of the terms.

5 out of 5 stars Good and complete book for the beginning western rider.......2000-02-11

I loved this book! I have just bought my own quarter horse and read many interesting things in this book that helped gaining more knowledge about western riding, horses, tack and training. I think it is a very good book for people who are starting out with western riding and/or are thinking about buying their own horse.
Ride with Your Mind Essentials: Innovative Learning Strategies for Basic Riding Skills
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • wish I`d read this years sooner
  • Where has this been all my life?
  • Wonderful book!
  • Beyond Centerd Riding
  • Beyond Centerd Riding
Ride with Your Mind Essentials: Innovative Learning Strategies for Basic Riding Skills
Mary Wanless
Manufacturer: Trafalgar Square Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 1570762449

Book Description

In this all-color workbook, prominent riding expert Mary Wanless presents new strategies for learning her popular Ride with Your Mind.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars wish I`d read this years sooner.......2006-06-08

I`ve mainly ridden (for a few years) as an adult and have my own horse. It is through my horse that I`ve discovered just how weak my riding truly was. Pretty good on school horses, but with my horse it`s a different story. On one hand my weaknesses are completely pointed out and unforgiven, yet my successes (when they truly are successes) are equally rewarded.

I`ve looked at lots of other methods to achieve riding and partnership success with my horse, including Parelli, yet this is hands down the best approach to riding I`ve found.

I`ve only just begun to practice the methods and exercises in this book and already I`m seeing great results. No question it`s alot of work and coordination, but when you get it right it feels truly wonderful! I already feel much more secure even though I`m far from the ideal as she puts it. I particularly like her references to how great riders seem to be `just sitting there and doing nothing`, when in fact they are doing quite alot, with very high muscle tone and she then explains in detail just how you can do it too. I`ve read other books that are filled with riding jargon but light on specifics - I love this book because of the great detail of specifically describing each aspect then telling you how to achieve it complete with both on and off horse exercises.

My only regret is not finding this book sooner - from the title I had always thought it would be more about riding psycology - it is decidedly NOT, and all about body mechanics, both for you and the horse!

5 out of 5 stars Where has this been all my life?.......2004-09-16

I have loved and ridden horses all my life. I thought I knew what I was doing. After the first reading of Mary's other book, Ride with Your Mind Masterclass, I realized I have a lot more to learn.

For me, this book, Essentials, is the follow-on to Masterclass. There are several pieces to the puzzle in this book that are not in Masterclass. On the other hand, this book has a pared-down presentation (which you might expect from the title), and in many cases the text and illustrations did not make it clear to me what I was to do or how I was to feel. I was glad to have read Masterclass first. Now that I have, I need this book too, because it goes into much more detail about some aspects of riding.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful book!.......2004-08-05

This is the most useful training book (for any subject!) that I have read. Mary Wanless is truely gifted at explaining what common terms actually mean in a physical sense. Since auditing a clinic where I purchased the book, my riding has improved tremendously. I'm still a raw beginner (even though I've been riding for a few years), but am starting to feel secure and effective in the saddle. Its hard work, but I can feel my muscles developing and changing which is very rewarding. Plus my Norwegian Fjord Horses seem happier :-) I recommend this book to everyone!

5 out of 5 stars Beyond Centerd Riding.......2003-03-28

Where Sally Swift, through Centered Riding opened the door to riding in balance with awareness, Mary Wanless leads us through that same door and into the light. She describes how the best riders in the world achieve flawless, brilliant performances from their horses with seemingly little use of their bodies. Many of them don't know or can't tell you how they do it! Mary wanless has come to a total understanding of HOW. But more than that, she serves it up in small, " digestable chunks" that we can easily digest and use in our search for the connection with our horse that will achieve the beauty and lightness and willingness we all desire . Her knowledge of horse and human biomechanics is key. Her ability to teach it goes beyond what "good" riding instructors impart to their students. She is truly gifted in her ability to teach what has taken her a long time to learn. This is the true "Basics" we hear about that we need for the foundation of our riding that must stay with us throughout our riding career no matter what horse sport we choose.

5 out of 5 stars Beyond Centerd Riding.......2003-03-28

Where Sally Swift, through Centered Riding opened the door to riding in balance with awareness, Mary Wanless leads us through that same door and into the light. She describes how the best riders in the world achieve flawless, brilliant performances from their horses with seemingly little use of their bodies. Many of them don't know or can't tell you how they do it! Mary wanless has come to a total understanding of HOW. But more than that, she serves it up in small, " digestable chunks" that we can easily digest and use in our search for the connection with our horse that will achieve the beauty and lightness and willingness we all desire . Her knowledge of horse and human biomechanics is key. Her ability to teach it goes beyond what "good" riding instructors impart to their students. She is truly gifted in her ability to teach what has taken her a long time to learn. This is the true "Basics" we hear about that we need for the foundation of our riding that must stay with us throughout our riding career no matter what horse sport we choose.
Dressage in Harmony: From Basic to Grand Prix (The Masters of Horsemanship Series, Bk. 4)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Dressage In Harmony
  • Awesome book for all levels!
  • Disappointing...
  • It is just like attending one of his lessons
  • Simply the best
Dressage in Harmony: From Basic to Grand Prix (The Masters of Horsemanship Series, Bk. 4)
Walter A. Zettl
Manufacturer: Half Halt Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0939481545

Book Description

Maybe the best way to introduce this book to our audience is to quote Max Gahwyler when he read the book when it was in manuscript form: "You must publish this it is superb!" We agree this is, truly, one of, if not the clearest, most readable books on training dressage ever written. It's just delightful! Warm, sympathetic, and based on the solid foundations that lead to true success in the sport, this book is must reading! As Egon von Neindorf, a recognized master himself, says in the Foreword, "If you are not fortunate enough to be taught by Walter Zettl personally, he gives you in this book a very valuable guide to the art of classical riding. In clearly worked out and easy to understand chapters, he takes you through each step of the training stages, discusses problems that occur, and assists with competent, sensible corrections, from Beginner to becoming a Master. With Walter Zettl's guidance, it is made possible."

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Dressage In Harmony.......2007-03-09

I believe that Dressage In Harmony is a must have for anyone who is seriously interested in dressage. Mr. Zettl starts with a green horse beginning in dressage to the Grand Prix level in clear, understandable language plus good illustrations. I hope to have the good fortune to attend one of Walter Zettl's clinics now that I have "discovered" him.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome book for all levels!.......2005-08-24

Provides great detail, wonderful theory and terrific practical advice. There are some spots where the translation may not have been so good; but, overall this book is fabulous!

2 out of 5 stars Disappointing..........2004-12-05

With all of the great reviews and the author's reputation, I was expecting a lot more. I just don't see anything new here, to me it reads like a dictionary on dressage. Fine, but not too interesting. I guess what really put me off straight away, was the the author's claim that horses are not very intelligent, and if they were we would be afraid to be near them at all. And "A horse will never do anything on purpose". I think that anyone who has spent a lot of time around horses would disagree with that statement. For example, if you have ever seen a horse work open a stall latch, I think you might agree that they are capable of doing things on purpose and with planning. From someone who supposedly stresses love for the horse during training, I found these statements quite inaccurate and somewhat cold. I've got loads of books on dressage, and this one would be at the bottom of my list.

5 out of 5 stars It is just like attending one of his lessons.......2004-11-18

I've been fortunate enough to attend private lessons given by this great teacher and can only say that this is the way I want to learn. He is gentle and encouraging, but firm -- and not a little demanding, requiring us to do our best, and to bring out the best in our horses -- but it is his love of horses that shines through. It matters not whether you are a beginner on a green horse or an advanced rider on a budding champion, he is the teacher you want. I saw stiff green horses relax and blow happily, and nervous riders smiling as they felt the changes in their horses and themselves. The German training system can seem daunting to us Americans used to hurrying along and getting results fast, but he makes us understand how to build trust, and build movement from that. It will take time, but with Zettl, you will succeed, and more importantly perhaps, you will enjoy the ride, and so will your horse.

5 out of 5 stars Simply the best.......2004-05-23

Walter Zettl's classic Dressage in Harmony is simply the best book out there for most dressage riders, and their horses will agree. Not only does Herr Zettl cover just about every important detail for dressage training, but he also makes sure that the horse is the rider's primary concern, and he stresses that only correct, classical training is truly the most natural way to ride your horse.

The book covers everything from longeing and backing the young horse to performing Grand Prix movements on the seasoned schoolmaster, always emphasizing empathy toward the horse.

I would recommend this book to anyone who loves horses, whatever discipline they choose to partake in. This book has relevance for all horsepeople.
The Riding Teacher: A Basic Guide to Correct Methods of Classical Instruction
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A Guide to Teaching Riding
  • The Ultimate Guide For Teaching Riding
The Riding Teacher: A Basic Guide to Correct Methods of Classical Instruction
Alois Podhajsky
Manufacturer: Trafalgar Square Publishing
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 094395584X

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A Guide to Teaching Riding.......2005-11-10

***The following is from the dust jacket of the book. I DID NOT write it***

Colonel Alois Podhajsky, former Director of the Spanish Riding School of Vienna and the world's foremost authority on classical equitation, now provides complete step-by-step instructions on how to teach correct riding, from beginning stages through participation in competitions.

There are detailed programs for classes, both individual and group, and specific procedures for training the rider on a school horse or his own horse. The relationship between teacher and student, assessing capabilities of both horse and rider, spotting and correcting faults and bad habits, the choice and adjustment of saddles and bridles, cross country riding, jumping, preparation for competition, and the essentials of judging performances - all are set forth in a clear, precise, consecutively organized manner so that the book can be used as a quick reference as well as a basic guide.

Illustrated with photographs and diagrams, and containing a complete Index, this is a work that instructors, parents, and riders who are teaching themselves will find invaluable.

***My Review***
I really can't understand why this book has gone out of print. If more riders and instructors read it then maybe there wouldn't be so many problems in the horse world. I really liked the way that the book dealt with the unsaid rules of the riding academy: how an instructor-rider relationship works, how to work with grooms, and what the necessary qualities of a school horse are. It is also a relief to find an author that reminds people that learning to ride right does take time!

One of my favorite quotes is on pg. 137. It reads "With riding, much more important than recognizing the fault is to find the cause. The teacher should beware of demanding that the exercise be performed strictly according to the clasical rules right from the beginning." If nothing else, the reader will learn WHY certain lessons should be in a specific order and how to know when to do them.

This book is probably one of the best investments an equestrian can buy. Written by a man decades ahead of his time, it will make a positive impact on the way you work in the horseworld. Enjoy!

5 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Guide For Teaching Riding.......2000-10-08

I really can't understand why this book has gone out of print. If more riders and instructors read it then maybe there wouldn't be so many problems in the horse world. I really liked the way that the book dealt with the unsaid rules of the riding academy: how an instructor-rider relationship works, how to work with grooms, and what the necessary qualities of a school horse are. It is also a relief to find an author that reminds people that learning to ride right does take time!

One of my faorite quotes is on pg. 137. It reads "With riding, much more important than recognizing the fault is to find the cause. The teacher should beware of demanding that the exercise be performed strictly according to the clasical rules right from the beginning." If nothing else, the reader will learn WHY certain lessons should be in a specific order and how to know when to do them.

This book is probably one of the best investments an equestrian can buy. Written by a man decades ahead of his time, it will make a positive impact on the way you work in the horseworld.Enjoy!
Basic Training for Horses (Doubleday Equestrian Library)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • BASIC training
  • A very underappreciated book!
  • A must for any horseman's library
  • Not so Basic after all!
  • Fantastic All Around Information for the Horse Person!
Basic Training for Horses (Doubleday Equestrian Library)
Gaydell M. Collier , and Eleanor F. Prince
Manufacturer: Main Street Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0385262388
Release Date: 1989-05-23

Book Description

Two experts tap their years of experience to  present every aspect of basic training in both English  and Western styles -- from psychological  principles to dressage, show, and trail training.

B & W photographs throughout.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars BASIC training.......2007-06-28

I was a little bit disappointed with this book. The information is good I guess it's the way the book is formatted or the writing that I didn't care for. But there is a lot of information on just about everything you want to know.

5 out of 5 stars A very underappreciated book!.......2007-03-13

In light of the popularity of horse whisperers like Clinton Anderson, John Lyons, Pat Perelli and Monty Roberts, certain trainers who are less focused on making money and more focused on the horses they are training have fallen somewhat to the wayside. These two wonderful women are two such trainers. Their methods are practical, their book is full of helpful and accurate information that often gets better results than anything Lyons can do. Of course, as with all horse training books, you have to understand that there will be some things that you don't agree with or that don't work with your horse, but these women are open with that as well.

All-in-all, this book is wonderful!

5 out of 5 stars A must for any horseman's library.......2007-02-13

I checked this book out of the public library. Even though it was written almost 30 years ago, the horse training wisdom it contains is timeless. The book speaks of some of the same things my riding instructor has taught me, as well as some of the things I hope to advance to later. The topics covered in this book will help everyone, from all riding disciplines, from breeders handling their foals, to Olympians schooling their mounts. This book truly is a must read for all horse handlers/owners. I will be buying my own copy as I have to give the library their's back.

5 out of 5 stars Not so Basic after all!.......2006-03-17

My goodness this book is the gathering of knowledge I was just hoping for! It is not at all "just the basics". I am so pleased with this book, and my horse is doing wonderfully! It will be awhile before we cover those advanced topics, but I am certain we will get to those too. I highly recommend this read for every level of horse owner. It has something for everyone, beginner to advanced.

4 out of 5 stars Fantastic All Around Information for the Horse Person!.......1998-06-29

I originally bought the companion book Basic Riding by these two knowledgeable horsewomen. Then someone recommended this book to me when I had to teach my horse how to work on a lunge-line. It is incredible how the authors are able to present their information to accommodate many levels of horsepeople - from beginner through advanced - for western/stock, dressage/hunter/jumper, driving, etc.

I recommend these books every opportunity I have for the teenage through adult horse person who wants to have a strong background in overall horse training and riding. During the last 3 years, since I have owned these books, I have gone back to them repeatedly. I only wish I had them 6 years ago when I returned to riding.
Basic Horse Care (Doubleday Equestrian Library)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The 'Basic' Series
  • How-To Manual For the Horse Owner!
Basic Horse Care (Doubleday Equestrian Library)
Eleanor F. Prince , and Gaydell M. Collier
Manufacturer: Main Street Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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ASIN: 0385261993
Release Date: 1989-05-23

Book Description

By the authors of the best-selling Basic Horsemanship, this indispensable companion volume covers the essentials of horse care -- a must for anyone who owns a horse or is thinking of buying one.

B & W photographs throughout

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The 'Basic' Series.......2001-03-05

I own all three of Prince and Collier's equestrian books, Basic Horse Care, Riding, and Training, and have found them to be very informative to a begining rider like myself. These authurs write in a manner that explains the content in an easy to understand way while not talking down to the reader. All three of these books can help a rider of any level understand the material and are the foundation of my collection.

5 out of 5 stars How-To Manual For the Horse Owner!.......1997-06-14

This is an excellent book, it gives sensible knowledge gained from the authors' own experiences. While being in-depth it is not overly technical or overly specified. If you like this book it has two companions by the same authors, Basic Training and Basic Riding
More How Your Horse Wants You to Ride: Advanced Basics, The Fun Begins (Howell Equestrian Library)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • More How Your Horse Wants You to Ride: Advanced Basics, The Fun Begins (Howell Equestrian Library)
  • Not just for graduates!
  • Another great book for the horse and rider.
  • Perfect Addition to Book Series
  • The basics continued
More How Your Horse Wants You to Ride: Advanced Basics, The Fun Begins (Howell Equestrian Library)
Gincy Self Bucklin
Manufacturer: Howell Book House
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
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ASIN: 0764599143

Book Description

Techniques to help riders fine-tune their communication and riding skills

This follow-up to How Your Horse Wants You to Ride helps intermediate to advanced riders improve their communication with their mounts and polish their overall riding skills. Readers get a complete tutorial–much of which can be found nowhere else–on taking their riding skills to the next level.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars More How Your Horse Wants You to Ride: Advanced Basics, The Fun Begins (Howell Equestrian Library).......2007-05-22

A really great and useful book !

5 out of 5 stars Not just for graduates!.......2007-03-26

I bought this book thinking I would want it later, after my riding had improved through the program in _How Your Horse Wants You to Ride_. It sat around unread for a long time because I thought I wasn't ready for the advanced material yet. Then I peeked inside and found out that MORE doesn't just pick up where the first book left off. MORE starts at the beginning and adds to the material in the first book, at every level. There is material in there that is way too advanced for me but there is also a whole lot that isn't. There is some review, some overlap of what's in the first book, in addition to the new material. Take a peek, you'll find that MORE begins with the Seven Steps, progresses to working with the horse on the ground, and so on. So don't wait to read MORE. It will give you more, no matter where you are on your journey.

5 out of 5 stars Another great book for the horse and rider........2007-03-15

In her third book, this companion to "How Your Horse Wants You To Ride", Gincy gives us another collection of her deep insights into horse behavior, comfort and motivation. Every nuance of equine behavior is covered. Every situation that will arise is here with solutions in easily understood text and excellent photo illustrations.

This, and the earlier book, form a complete manual for riders from their early beginnings, through to mastery and enjoyment of riding. In fact, through building confidence and understanding from the start, it assures that both the horse and rider will enjoy their times together. It is all done with warmth, kindlness and complete understanding of the rider's point of view as well as that of the horse. These books offer lots of support and knowledge for anyone working with and enjoying horses.

For the instructor "More HYHWYTR" with its companion book, provides a wonderful basis for planning lessons and dealing with every day to day situation that arises with riding students and their mounts.

As in her earlier books, Gincy focuses on building the rider's confidence as well as her skill.

Gincy's decades of experience teaching, training, riding and loving horses comes clearly through to us in her enjoyable and helpful books.

More HYHWYTR is a 'must have' for everyone who rides, from pre-beginner to confident expert..

5 out of 5 stars Perfect Addition to Book Series.......2006-07-25

This IS the perfect addition to the Author,Gincy Bucklins', previous two books.With her years of knowledge she has the ability to simplify and pass on to others the most affective way to accomplish our goals with our Horses.She also has a great concern for the horses comfort as she attempts to allow us to learn or relearn the correct way to ride in balance and safety. All of her books recap The Seven Steps which has proven to be an invaluable asset for both rider and horse.I cannot praise or thank Ms Bucklin enough for the three books she has written and the help she has given to so many ....MORE, GINCY, MORE!

5 out of 5 stars The basics continued.......2006-04-23

Although the "editorial" review assesses this book for intermediate and advanced riders, it is a bit misleading. Gincy continues with more of the basics that we all need to become solid riders. And I do mean the basics.

Gincy points out that even advanced riders may know they are doing something wrong, but may not know how to correct their mistake. She then gives very detailed and yet simple ways to start out doing the right thing so you may never need to correct yourself. For those of us who started before her series of books, she has made available in clear, simple steps what to do to adjust and correct our position and techniques.

I love her "Tidbits and Supplements" which are little asides that point out odds and ends of knowledge about riding, tack, horses, and horse people that you might learn if you spent years hanging around barns and horses, but you also might have missed. The photographs and diagrams in the book are really helpful and appear at just the right moments.

In this book she is also very specific about what to do to ride with more confidence. Her Seven Steps plus Grounding are spelled out here and discussed once again. Everything about how she asks the rider to approach riding the horse creates confidence in riding.

This, like her other books, should be a riding textbook for beginner riders and a bedside companion for intermediate and advanced riders. She writes in a way that makes the art of riding feel very simple and yet handles all the specifics that will take you to whatever level of riding you want to learn. It is a terrific addition to the riding literature, and fit for both riders and their instructors who want to be sure their students learn clear and useful basics.
The Education of Horse and Rider: A Guide to Basic Dressage and Classical Horsemanship for Our Time
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    The Education of Horse and Rider: A Guide to Basic Dressage and Classical Horsemanship for Our Time
    Jean Froissard , and Lily Powell
    Manufacturer: The Lyons Press
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback
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    ASIN: 1592287980

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