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The Crowood
Equestrian Series is designed for the beginner who wishes to take their
interest in a particular subject to a fairly advanced standard. Highly
illustrated, these guides provide all the information needed to build
a successful partnership between horse and rider.
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Basic Dressage (Crowood Equestrian Guides)
by: Ripman, Barbera
A book for all riders who wish to proceed beyond the basics. Includes:
requirements of the novice and knowing the arena, quality of school movements,
riding posture, balance on circles and the aids, rythm and tempo through
the basic paces, progressing to competition standards, the later aids
and moving sideways, from true to counter canter. B/W photos & illustrations.
96 pgs.
c. 1991, S/C... $22.95
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Basic Jumping (Crowood Equestrian Guides)
by: Foster, Carol
A complete introduction for every horse owner and rider. It covers everything
the novice needs including first jumping lessons, riding a simple course,
and making your own jumps, as well as schooling over jumps, tack and equipment,
cross-country jumping, show-jumping, and hunter trials. The book will
enable the young rider to develop both skills and confidence in this area
of riding. B/W photos & illustrations. 94 ps.
c. 1991, S/C... $22.99
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Basic Riding (Crowood Equestrian Guide)
by: Foster, Carol
Basic Riding is aimed at the younger rider. It is a thorough introduction
which dispels the myths surrounding riding and clearly explains all the
terminology and different techniques. It covers preparing to ride, lunging,
communicating with the horse or pony, working through the transitions,
how to ride each pace, choosing a riding school, and riding across country.
This excellent guide will give all novices a thorough background and a
sound basis on which to develop their riding skills. 96 pgs.
c. 1991, S/C... $17.95
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Basic Tack (Crowood Equestrian Guide)
by: Britton, Vanessa
This is an introductory guide which demystifies the vast and much misunderstood
subject of horse tack. Written for the less experienced horse owner and
rider, it includes: selection and purchase of equipment new and secondhand;
correct fitting; preparing the horse to wear tack; tack for ridden and
inhand work; training aids; tack for specific disciplines; boots and bandages;
care and maintenance. 96 pgs.
c. 1994, S/C... $17.95
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Basic Training (Crowood Equestrian Guide)
by: Ripmans, Barbara
Excellent introductory guide for all young and less experienced riders.
96 pgs.
c. 1991, S/C... $17.95
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Clipping, Trimming & Plaiting (Crowood Equestrian Guides)
by: Ash, Jayne
This handbook, designed for the beginner, explains when, why and how to
groom, clip, trim, bath and plait a horse. With step-by-step instructions
in the necessary techniques and procedures, it should enable any horse
owner to achieve a high standard of turnout and, at the same time, to
make a contribution to the horse's general good health and well-being.
Covers: Tools & equipment, skincare & grooming, bathing, pulling manes,
trimming feet. 96 pgs.
c. 1995, S/C... $17.95
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Curing Bad Habits (Crowood Equestrian Guide)
by: Bush, Karen
An excellent guide to assessing and resolving the problems that are commonly
encountered in all areas of horse management. For ease of reference the
book is divided into the specific areas in which problems are likely to
arise, namely, handling; grooming and clipping; in the stable; in the
field; tack and clothing; riding and jumping; and travelling. 96 pgs.
c. 1994, S/C... $17.95
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