Horse Sports

Realize Your Horse's True Potential - BOOK

Realize Your Horse's True Potential

What do riders want from their horse? Whatever their goals, they need to understand that how the way a horse is put together affects his athletic ability, and what his limitations and abilities are likely to be. They must also recognize the enormous extent to which they, as riders and trainers, can affect a horse's capabilities and either enhance or decrease his potential. This book sets out to show how the average owner can assist any horse to achieve maximum potential - whether the ultimate aim is dressage, endurance, eventing, showjumping, riding-club activities, showing or general recreational riding.

The aim of Realize Your Horse’s True Potential is to enable the average owner, rider and trainer to improve the general ability and performance of any horse no matter what his or her age, whether the ultimate purpose is general recreational riding, riding club activities, eventing, showjumping, dressage or endurance. The author looks at the strengths and weaknesses inherent in different types of conformation, and suggests ways in which riders can minimize the effects of any weakness while recognizing the limitations. The emphasis throughout the book is on what can be achieved; no horse has absolutely perfect conformation but almost every horse can be helped, through correct care, training and riding, to overcome such limitations as nature has imposed on them, and to become fitter, healthier, happier and more versatile as a result, thus enhancing the rider’s enjoyment. Every horse owner, rider and trainer will benefit fro the study of his immensely practical, fascinating and ground breaking book.

Author Notes: Lesley Skipper writes about equestrian matters and Russian history. She is a liaison member of the Classical Riding Club, and is a regular contributor to the Club’s quarterly Newsletter. Her previous book Inside Your Horse’s Mind has been accepted as the set book for the Equine Behaviour Course at the Damelin School in South Africa

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 256
ISBN: 85131 814 2
Author: Lesley Skipper
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Training The Sports Horse - BOOK

Training The Sports Horse

Written by one of the most respected riders and trainers in the world, this book is a comprehensive guide to training the horse and rider for all disciplines from novice to advanced levels. Amongst the topics covered are the responsibilities, posture and balance of the rider, building a partnership with the horse by touch and communication, biomechanics, basic training exercises, riding and walking tests and courses, problem solving and mental preparation for competition. This important work is destined to become a training classic.

Based on his experiences as an international dressage and three-day event competitor. Christopher Bartle gives the reader a complete guide to the education of horses and riders dor all disciplines. The author is one of the most respected riders and trainers in the world, and now for the first time he has produced a book so that every rider has the opportunity to learn from his training techniques. Training the Sport Horse covers all areas from ‘nursery school’ to more advanced work, competition riding and problem solving. There is an explanation of the horses biomechanics –how it carriers and uses itself. The preparation and execution of each of the basic training exercises, and later more advanced dressage movements, is explained in detail, as too is their relationship to jumping. The jumping training deals with both show jumpers and eventers and includes exercises to improve rider and horse. Developing an ‘eye for a stride’ walking ad riding course, and dealing mentally with competitions are some of the man subjects covered. The innovative format of the book makes it easy to follow, allowing the reader to pinpoint information quickly. Over one hundred photographs and diagrams have been used to illustrate the author’s comments ad to enhance explanations. This is an exceptionally comprehensive training manual which will be an invaluable guide for riders at all levels.

Format: Hardcover

Author Notes: Christopher Bartle has had success in both dressage and three-day eventing. He made history in 1984 when he finished sixth at the Los Angeles Olympics –the highest ever position for a British rider in dressage- and in 1988 he won Badminton on World Perfect. Christopher trained with Olympic gold medallist Hans Blixen-Finecke and for six years he was a member of the British dressage team, he also succeed in gaining two National titles whilst in partnership with Wily Trout. As an eventer he was a member of the British team which won the gold medal at the 1997 European Championships. He was appointed dressage trainer to the British three-day event team for Atlanta and Sydney Olympics. He is also the managing director of the Yorkshire Riding Centre. Gillian Newsum is the author of four equestrian books and co-author of three others. Since 1982 she has been equestrian correspondent of Country Life. She has evented at Novice level and is a regular follower of the Fitzwilliam hunt.

Number of Pages: 240
ISBN: 0 85131 854 1
Author: Christopher Bartle with Gillian Newsum

Training the Modern Showjumper - BOOK

Training the Modern Showjumper

Training the Modern Show Jumper" is an authoritative new book on modern and effective schooling of showjumpers, with the emphasis on riders reaching their goal of harmony and success with their horse.

From the start, the author creates a training system of universal value, one that can work for any horse and rider regardless of breed or level of competition. The result is a book that addresses issues relevant to all trainers and riders, whether amateur or professional, while at the same time offering a methodology appropriate for developing a winning show jumper in the twenty-first century. Elmar examines the theoretical connections in the training of horses and riders without losing the practical context and offers a wealth of advice for the patient, methodical, and successful training of show jumpers, with special regard to the aspects of health and ethics. The less experienced rider will find lots of useful hints to include in his daily work as well. Quotes from old masters are referred to throughout.

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 160
ISBN: 9781872119939
Author: Elmar Pollmann-Schweckhorst

Showjumping for Fun & Glory - BOOK

Showjumping for Fun & Glory

This book provides training advice for the show jumping horse and rider, whether starting from scratch or wishing to compete at higher levels.

What a useful book! It really does cover every aspect of show jumping for the aspiring rider. It begins, very sensibly, at the beginning with choosing a suitable horse for show jumping and then progresses through the training of rider and horse, to preparing for advanced competitions.

And there is plenty of training to do. Each chapter covers a different area, such as related distances, jumping combinations, gymnastic gridwork and so on and flatwork is not forgotten either. When schooling at home, it is often difficult to think of different exercises to try, but the authors give plenty of suggestions, and explain why you should do them and how they benefit the horse.

There is also a section on competing; how to go about it, what to expect and of course, technique. The book continues with chapters on tack and managing show jumpers, and also the very useful “what if” chapter which deals with the inevitable and unexpected changes of plan.’ Horse & Rider

Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 142
ISBN: 9781872119601
Author: Ernest Dillon & Helen Revington

Courses for Horses - BOOK

Courses for Horses

Used by course designers, show officials, trainers and instructors everywhere, this is packed with practical advice on the basic principles of safe course building including indoor and outdoor courses, courses for horses and ponies, materials, construction, planning and measurements.

Christopher Coldrey’s message is that good courses make show jumping more interesting and rewarding for riders, horses and spectators. With this in mind, his new and much enlarged edition of Courses for Horses is packed with practical advice on such matters as how a horse jumps, the basic principles of safe course designing; the problems of indoor jumping; water obstacles; building courses for ponies; working hunters and horse trials; and planning and setting up courses from riding club level to CSIOs. As such it will be welcomed by course designers, riders, show officials, trainers and instructors everywhere.

Author Notes: Chrisopher Coldrey has been an international course designer for thirty years and has built courses in twelve countries on five continents. The first editions of this book was published in 1978, the year in which he won the coveted Wills Course Designer of the Year award. He has also competed as a show jumping rider in eight countries.

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 176
ISBN: 0 85131 541 0
Author: Christopher Coldrey

Practical Eventing - BOOK

Practical Eventing

Aimed at horse riding eventers from the lower levels through preliminary, this guide covers the choice of horse, the daily schedule, lungeing, the use of cavaletti and gymnastics, training over all types of fences, and the actual riding and preparations for competition.

The first edition of this classic was one of the best books written on the sport of eventing. This revised edition is even better. Guidance and advice through the levels, especially for those without the resources for extensive training with professionals.

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 160
ISBN: 9780939481521
Author: Sally O'Connor

Visions of Eventing - BOOK

Visions of Eventing

Top international event riders describe their technique, problems and feelings at specific moments captured by award-winning photographer, Elizabeth Furth. A unique celebration of the three-day-event, full of insight and information about the sport, and the horses and riders who excel in this exacting and enthralling discipline. A superb gift.

Internationally acclaimed photographer Elizabeth Furth has selected an unforgettable collection of images reflecting the atmosphere as well as the athleticism, drama and excitement of the three day event. Top riders have added commentary to each photograph, describing their feelings, their techniques or their difficulties as that particular moment or event. Insights into riding and training technique, mental attitude and the special relationship between horse and rider are discussed, and various aspects of eventing are covered such as course designing for cross country and show jumping, and the judging of dressage. Elizabeth Furth views the world of the three day event from every angle, from preparation to the award ceremony, showing leading international combinations in action at major venues including the World Championships and Olympic Games. Visions of Eventing will captivate everyone with an interest in competitive sports at any level. It is a unique record of the three day event and the horses and riders who excel in their exacting and enthralling discipline.

Author Notes: Elizabeth Furth came to England in 1985 from Australia to oursue a career in equestrian photography after a back injury forced her to give up riding. She has travelled the world photographing events and on special assignments for prestigious publications such as Horse and Hound, Horse International, Show Jumping, Dressage, Riding, Eventing, The Field, Reiter Revue, Pferde Revue, L'Eperon, Kavallo, Lo Sperone and The Horse Magazine. Her works are used to illustrate books and for public relations, advertising and television purposes.

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 176
ISBN: 0 85131 662 X
Author: Elizabeth Furth

Showing - BOOK

Showing

The showing ‘bible’ includes the latest guidelines and newest classes and is crammed with all the ‘tricks of the trade’ to help you present your horse just like the professionals do. With guidelines for over 100 ridden and in-hand classes, including hunters, hacks and cobs, show ponies, mountain and moorland ponies and a wealth of individual breeds.

‘Even for the experienced competitor, this book is invaluable.’ Showing World

Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 176
ISBN: 9781872119793
Author: Jane Holderness-Roddam

Sports Driving - BOOK

Sports Driving

The term 'Sports Driving' is relatively new in the field of equestrian sports. This book demystifies the 'myths' of competitive carriage driving. It contains advice on acquiring the right pony and equipment, schooling to achieve results and how to turn out yourself and your pony at a National Championship.

The author details all three phases of competition with tips on achieving flow and bend in dressage, speed in the marathon and accuracy in cones. "Sports Driving" gives a complete picture of the sport from starting flags to finish.

Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 192
ISBN: 9781905693016
Author: Amanda Saville