- Subjects
- Published
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London :
Lorenz Books
[2004]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Other Authors
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- Item Description
- "A comprehensive encyclopedia and identifier for over 90 major breeds and types ; a detailed manual of horse care covering health, diet and grooming ; and a definitive step-by-step riding course from starting out to achieving excellence".
- Physical Description
- 512 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes index.
- ISBN
- 9780754814719
- Introduction
- The World of the Horse and Rider
- Breeds of the World
- Introduction
- Horses
- Ponies
- Types
- Horse and Pony Care
- Buying a Horse
- Keeping a Horse
- Daily Care
- Learning to Ride
- Before Climbing Aboard
- Sitting Comfortably
- Mastering the Paces
- Influencing the Horse
- Working within each Pace
- Preparing for Take-off
- Cross-country Riding
- World of the Horse
- The Competition World
- Non-jumping Sports
- Jumping Sports
- Saddlery and Equipment
- The Saddle
- Bridles and Bits
- Training Aids and Gadgets
- Grooming Equipment
- Horse Clothing and Equipment
- The Rider's Clothes
- Suppliers and Acknowledgements
- Index