The complete equine training manual : a comprehensive guide to schooling, for horses of all ages and abilities : [practical information about a wide range of training methods from groundwork games to cross-country jumping] / [project editor Jo Weeks].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Weeks, Jo.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Horses--Training.

Horses.

Physical Description:

249 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Place of Publication:

Cincinnati, Ohio : David & Charles, 2007.

Summary:

The essential principles of training for effective equine schooling in any discipline: Learn to train your youngster with professional advice on handling the young foal, backing preparation and early days under saddle, Improve your horse's manners with sound guidance and groundwork exercises for common problems including catching, mounting and loading, Use the expert flat work and jumping lessons individually or together to build a tailored training program for your horse, Solve specific training problems in the school, the yard or out and about safely and effectively with masterclasses from top equine behaviourists and clear step-by-step photography.

Contents:

Best training practice

Training a youngster

Basic manners

Schooling on the flat

Jumping skills

Out and about.

Notes:

"A David & Charles Book."

"This book has been compiled from articles that originally appeared in 'Your Horse' magazine."--Acknowledgements.

Includes index.

ISBN:

0715326422

9780715326428

OCLC:

132299847