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Horseback Riding For Dummies

2. Aufl.

von: Audrey Pavia
19,99 €
Verlag:	Wiley
Format:	EPUB
Veröffentl.:	06.07.2020
ISBN/EAN:	9781119607700
Sprache:	englisch
Anzahl Seiten:	400

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Giddy up! Your guide to horseback riding is here! There’s nothing quite like the sound of a horse’s gallop. Add to that the sight of its mane catching wind as its powerhouse body criss-crosses the boundary of strength and graceful agility. They are majestic creatures to behold—and if you’ve caught the equine bug, Horseback Riding For Dummies is all you need to get saddled up and started on your journey to riding into the sunset! Inside, riders at the beginner level will discover the differences between Western and English riding styles, get the knowledge to select the best stable and instructor, and so much more! <ul> <li>Choose the riding discipline that best suits your interests</li> <li>Find a qualified riding instructor</li> <li>Learn how to enter the competitive riding world</li> <li>Fit and care for the saddle, bridle, and other equipment </li> </ul> Once you’ve fallen for one of these beautiful animals, it’s hard to hold your horses—and this guide is here to give you the skills and know-how to take that excitement to the ring!

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1 About This Book 1 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 2 Beyond the Book 3 Where to Go from Here 3 Part 1: Horseback Riding Basics 5 Chapter 1: Giddy Up! Welcome to Horseback Riding 7 Discovering the Horse’s Mind and Body 8 Taking Riding Lessons 8 Getting into Riding Shape 9 Keeping Yourself Safe around Horses 10 Selecting the Right Riding Style and Gear 10 Riding High from the Start 11 Preparing on the ground 12 Mounting and dismounting 12 Getting a grip on gaits 12 Jumping 13 Adjusting to Advanced Riding 13 Stepping up your current riding routine 14 Buying your own horse 14 Looking after your horse 14 Enjoying Fun and Games on Horseback 15 Chapter 2: Head to Hoof: The Mind and Mechanics of a Horse 17 Understanding How Horses Think 18 Getting a grip on equine society 18 Interpreting equine expressions 18 Getting along with horses 20 Examining the Equine Body 22 The parts of a horse 22 The height of a horse 23 The buildup: Horse conformation 24 Stepping out: The gaits of a horse 24 Colors and markings 27 Sifting through Breed Differences 30 Realizing that breed may matter 30 Picking through popular breeds 30 Chapter 3: School’s in Session: Taking Riding Lessons 35 Finding the Best Stable for Your Needs 36 The initial search: Identifying stables in your area 36 Your major: Finding a school that offers your discipline 36 Campus visit: Evaluating stables with a sharp eye 37 Choosing an Instructor or Trainer 38 Deciding between a riding instructor and a horse trainer 39 Understanding what to look for in an instructor or trainer 39 When you strike out with stables: Seeking out a different teacher 40 Getting the Most from Your Lessons 41 Deciding between individual and group lessons 41 Setting up your lesson schedule 42 Working with your instructor or trainer 43 Chapter 4: Mind and Body: Conditioning Yourself for Riding 47 Understanding Why You Need to Condition Yourself 47 Getting into Riding Shape 48 Lightening the load: Shedding those extra pounds 48 Developing endurance with aerobic exercise 50 Building strength 50 Cross-training: Practicing yoga and Pilates for flexibility and strength 53 Stretching yourself: Increasing flexibility just before you mount 53 Preparing Your Mind 57 Knowing your role as the horse’s leader 57 Banishing your fear 58 Chapter 5: Safety First: Protecting Yourself around Horses 61 Dressing the Part with Safe Clothing 62 Covering your head 62 Slipping into the right shirt 64 Protecting your legs 64 These boots are made for riding: Donning the right footwear 65 Removing your jewelry 66 Keeping a Close Eye on Horses When You’re on the Ground 66 Being in close confines with a horse 66 Moving around a tied horse 67 Identifying dangerous horse moves 68 Staying Secure on a Horse 69 Checking your tack before you saddle up 69 Riding with others 70 Hitting the trail by yourself 71 Part 2: Getting Set with the Right Riding Style and Gear 73 Chapter 6: Off into the Sunset: Western Riding 75 Looking at the Nitty-Gritty of Western Riding 75 Uses 76 Tack and apparel 76 The horses 77 The ride 77 Checking Out Western Riding Activities 78 Hitting the trail 78 Horsing around at shows 78 Working with cattle 81 Chapter 7: Not Just for the Brits: English Riding 83 Examining the Basics of English Riding 83 Uses 84 Tack and apparel 84 The horses 85 Brushing Up on the Basic English Styles 86 Jumping in hunt seat and riding on the flat 86 Making moves in dressage 87 Chapter 8: Dressing Up Horses with Saddles 89 Going Over the Basic Makeup of a Saddle 90 The Heavy Hitters: Western Saddles 91 The pleasure saddle 92 The barrel racing saddle 93 The roping saddle 94 The trail saddle 95 On the Smaller Side: English Saddles 96 The all-purpose saddle 97 The close-contact saddle 97 The dressage saddle 99 Setting Yourself Up with Saddle Pads 99 Playing Matchmaker as You Fit Saddles 101 Fitting a horse 101 Fitting yourself 103 Chapter 9: Getting a Heads-Up on Bridles 105 Breaking Down the Basic Parts of a Bridle 105 Gearing Up with Western Bridles and Bits 107 Looking at Western headstalls 107 Gaining leverage with Western bits 108 Nosing around hackamores 110 Examining English Bridles and Bits 111 Discovering English headstalls 111 Directing attention to English bits 112 Chapter 10: Equipping Yourself with Other Important Gear 115 Dressing in High Style 115 Choosing clothes for safety and comfort 116 Following tradition: Western dress 117 Staying conservative: English dress 119 Reviewing Artificial Aids 123 A leg up: Spurs 123 Tap it out: Whips 124 Part 3: Settling into the Saddle and Easing into Riding 127 Chapter 11: Working from the Ground, Saddling, and Bridling 129 Handling Horses from the Ground 130 Play catch: Approaching horses 130 Buckle up: Haltering horses 131 Follow me: Leading horses 133 Take care of loose ends: Tying horses 134 Putting on a Saddle Properly 137 Western saddles 138 English saddles 140 Saving the Bridling for Last 143 Chapter 12: Mounting and Dismounting 147 Get Set: Preparing to Mount 147 Checking tack 148 Choosing a mounting location 148 Get on Up: The Mechanics of Mounting 150 Western mounting 150 English mounting 152 Wrap It Up: Preparing to Dismount 155 Get Down: The Mechanics of Dismounting 155 Western dismounting 156 English dismounting 158 Chapter 13: Enjoying the Walk 161 Body Language: Helping Your Riding with the Natural Aids 162 Your hands 162 Your legs 162 Your seat 163 Your voice 163 Asking a Horse to Go for a Walk 163 Western cues 164 English requests 164 Riding the Walk in Western 164 Positioning your body 165 Trying your hand at holding the reins 166 Putting your legs in position 167 Moving with the Western horse 168 Riding the Walk in Hunt Seat 168 Positioning your body 169 With both hands: Holding the reins 169 Putting your legs in position 169 Moving with the hunt seat horse 170 Riding the Walk in Dressage 170 Positioning your body 170 Get a grip: Holding the reins 171 Putting your legs in position 171 Moving with the dressage horse 172 Maneuvering the Horse at the Walk 172 Pulling out all the stops 172 Turning left and right 173 Circling the horse 176 In reverse: Calling for backup 179 Trying a Couple of Walking Exercises 181 Using barrels in Western riding 181 Crazy eights: Turning a figure eight in English riding 183 Chapter 14: Bumping Up Your Skills with the Jog or Trot 185 Asking the Horse to Pick Up the Pace 186 Western jog requests 186 English trot cues 186 Riding the Jog in Western 187 Positioning your body 187 Holding the reins in Western 188 Putting your legs in position 188 Moving with the Western horse 189 Riding the Trot in Hunt Seat 189 Positioning your body 189 Holding the reins 190 Positioning your legs in hunt seat 190 Moving with the hunt seat horse 190 Riding the Trot in Dressage 193 Positioning your body 193 Holding the reins 193 Putting your legs in dressage position 194 Moving with the dressage horse 194 Maneuvering the Horse at the Jog or Trot 196 Stopping the horse 196 Turning left and right 197 Circling the horse 200 Trying Some Exercises 202 Following a serpentine pattern in Western riding 202 Circling jump poles in English riding 204 Chapter 15: Getting on the Fast Track with the Lope or Canter 207 Cueing the Horse to Lope or Canter 208 Western: Telling your horse you want to lope 208 English: Requesting a canter 208 Riding the Lope in Western 209 Positioning your body for Western 209 Holding the reins 210 Putting your legs in loping position 211 Moving with the Western horse 211 Riding the Canter in Hunt Seat 211 Positioning your body for hunt seat 212 Holding the reins 212 Putting your legs in cantering position 213 Moving with the hunt seat horse 213 Riding the Canter in Dressage 214 Positioning your body for dressage 214 Holding the reins 215 Putting your legs in position 215 Moving with the dressage horse 215 Maneuvering the Horse at the Lope or Canter 216 Whoa, Nelly! Stopping the horse 216 Turning in an L-pattern 217 Circling the horse 220 Trying a Couple of Balancing Exercises 222 Look, Ma, no hands! Western lunge line work 223 One-handed English lunge line work 224 Chapter 16: Making the Leap into Jumping 225 Delving into Different Types of Jumping 226 On the inside: Arena jumping 226 Out there: Cross-country jumping 227 Checking Out Types of Fences 228 X marks the spot: Crossrails 229 Get some air: Verticals 230 Go the distance: Oxers 230 Not as scary as they look: Walls 230 A test of stamina: Cross-country jumps 231 Making Your Way through the Jumping Process 231 Practicing the two-point position 231 Taking the leap 232 Riding over Multiple Jumps 234 Getting on the grid 235 Staying in line 236 Being on course 236 Overcoming Jumping Problems 237 Refusing to jump 238 Running out 239 Rushing 239 Part 4: Riding into Advanced Pastures 241 Chapter 17: Graduating to the Next Level of Riding 243 Finding a New Instructor or Trainer 243 Switching Disciplines 245 Growing Stronger with Advanced Conditioning 245 Improving Your Balance and Timing 246 Chapter 18: Taking the Plunge by Buying a Horse 249 Deciding Whether to Get a Horse of Your Own 249 Understanding ownership realities 250 Totaling costs 250 Figuring Out What Kind of Horse to Buy 254 Recognizing the ideal equine personality type 254 Taking age into account 254 Considering your riding discipline 255 Determining your interest in competition 255 Checking out breeds 256 Thinking about gender 256 Walking through the Horse-Buying Process 257 Finding help upfront 257 Looking in all the right places 258 Having a horse undergo a pre-purchase exam 260 Chapter 19: Exploring Horse Care 263 Gimme Shelter: Proper Horse Housing 263 Getting on board with commercial boarding facilities 264 No place like home: Keeping your horse on your own property 265 Chow Time: Dealing with Your Horse’s Hunger and Thirst 267 Feeding your horse 268 Watering your horse 269 Hey, Good Lookin’: Grooming Your Horse 269 Getting into gear 270 Brushing your horse 271 The horse wash: Scrubbing down 273 A Little TLC: Maintaining Your Horse’s Health 275 Providing preventive care 275 Recognizing signs of illness 279 Checking out common ailments 279 Part 5: Having Fun with Other Styles and Activities 283 Chapter 20: Step Up: Riding Gaited Horses 285 Defining the Four-Beat Gait 285 Checking Out Breeds Who Display Fancy Footwork 287 Riding a Gaited Horse 289 Positioning your body 289 Holding the reins 290 Putting your legs in position 290 Moving with the gaited horse 290 Chapter 21: Don’t Fence Me In: Trail Riding 291 Preparing for a Trail Ride 292 Using the right horse 292 Deciding where to ride 293 Gathering important gear 295 Getting ready for a ride of any length 297 Staying Safe on the Trail 298 Following some important guidelines 298 Handling spooks 299 Happy Trails: Minding Your Manners 300 Following etiquette when trail riding in a group 301 Encountering other riders when you’re out alone 303 Sharing the trail with non-riders 304 Chapter 22: Show Off: Riding in Competition 307 Understanding How Horse Shows Work 308 Looking at the judging system 308 An eye on the prize: Placings and awards 309 Surveying Different Types of Shows 310 Learning the ropes at schooling shows 310 Raising the bar at rated shows 312 Welcoming competition in open shows 313 Focusing on breed shows 313 Exploring specialty shows 314 Gearing Up for a Horse Show 315 Preparing yourself 315 Preparing your horse 317 Displaying Good Manners at Horse Shows 319 Behaving yourself 319 Handling your horse appropriately 320 Chapter 23: Even More Riding Styles and Activities 321 The Road Less Ridden: Trying Other Disciplines 321 Holding on with bareback 322 Getting your kicks in saddle seat 323 Sidesaddle: A feminine tradition 324 Horseplay: Surveying Sports, Exhibitions, and Other Equine Activities 326 Taking part in trail events 326 Playing polo, the sport of kings 329 Vaulting into gymnastics 329 Drilling on horseback 331 Riding in parades 332 Reenacting history 333 Traveling with a Horse 333 Field trips: Exploring faraway trails 334 Vacationing with your mount 334 Moving your horse with a trailer 336 Part 6: The Part of Tens 341 Chapter 24: Ten Rules of Riding Etiquette 343 Tie a Red Ribbon on a Kicker’s Tail 343 Go Slowly after You Mount 344 Communicate with Your Fellow Riders 344 Avoid Hollering 344 Keep a Safe Distance from Others 345 Approach Courteously from the Rear 345 Pass Left Shoulder to Left Shoulder 345 Prepare Your Horse for Trail Riding 346 Be Courteous during Water Breaks on the Trail 346 Help Others during Times of Trouble 347 Chapter 25: Ten Horseback Games to Improve Your Riding 349 Simon Says 349 Ride-a-Buck 350 Treasures on the Trail 350 Magazine Race 350 Ride and Tie 351 Red Light, Green Light 351 Follow the Leader 352 Boot Bucket Race 352 Egg and Spoon Carry 353 Around the World 353 Appendix: Resources for Riders 355 Index 359

Autorenportrait

Audrey Pavia is the former editor of Horse Illustrated magazine and an award-winning writer of numerous articles on equine subjects. The author of 10 books about horses, she has also contributed to Horse & Rider, American Farriers Journal, and many other animal magazines.

Back cover copy

<ul> <li>Find a qualified riding instructor</li> <li>Choose the riding discipline that best suits your interests</li> <li>Learn how to enter the competitive riding world</li> </ul> Giddy up and get riding! There's nothing quite like the sound of a horse's gallop. Add to that its mane catching the wind and its powerful, graceful agility, and you have one of the most majestic creatures on earth. If you've caught the equine bug, this book is all you need to get saddled up for an exhilarating ride into the sunset! You'll discover the differences between Western and English riding, how to choose the best stable and instructor, and more. No need to hold your horses—take the reins, and be ready to learn everything you need to know! Inside... <ul> <li>Find a good stable</li> <li>Select the right gear</li> <li>Keep your riding muscles fit</li> <li>Build a rapport with a horse</li> <li>Ride in the ring or on trails</li> <li>Improve balance and timing</li> <li>Buy your own horse</li> </ul>