Author: Linda Allen
At the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, American equestrian David OConnor won a gold medal in the sport of Eventing (comprising dressage, cross-country, and stadium jumping), giving the already popular sport of show jumping yet another publicity boost. Jumping appeals to equestrians of varying ability and experience -- from U.S. Pony Club kids to participants in many levels of elite international competitions to top athletes training for the Olympics.
Who better to lead all levels of jumping enthusiasts through arena exercises than Linda Allen, who has spent more than 35 years in the equestrian industry, training, riding, jumping, competing, and designing courses. In 101 Jumping Exercises for Horse & Rider, she provides a logical and consistent series of exercises presented in a fun and appealing way, with clear arena maps and straightforward instructions. For each exercise, Linda covers set-up; how to ride the exercise; steps to make the exercise more difficult; what every successful rider should keep in mind while working; when to move on to the next step; and the benefits of the exercise.
This must-have workbook, a sequel to the successful "read-and-ride" 101 Arena Exercises and 101 Horsemanship & Equitation Patterns, stresses safety, skill building, and success for riders of all ages and levels of experience, whether their interest is in show jumping, eventing, hunters, equitation, or just plain having fun with their horses. Designed in the same user-friendly format as the previous books, with a lay-flat comb binding, the book can be hung on the barn wall or draped over a jump standard in the training area so the reader/rider can refer to it from the saddle.
Format: Softbound
Pages: 227
Length: 11.51w x 8.48h
ISBN-13: 9781580174657
ISBN: 1580174655
Catalog ID: 138303AE