The complete horse & rider : a practical handbook of riding and an illustrated guide to tack and equipment / Sarah Muir & Debby Sly ; photography by Kit Houghton.
"Previously published in two separate volumes, Saddlery & horse equipment, and Practical rider's handbook"--T.p. verso.
Includes index.
Contents
Saddlery and equipment -- Saddle -- Bridles and bits -- Training aids and gadgets -- Clothing and equipment -- Learning to ride -- Before climbing aboard -- Sitting comfortably -- Mastering the gaits -- Influencing the horse -- Working within each gait -- Preparing for take-off -- Cross-country riding -- World of the horse -- Competition world -- Non-jumping sports -- Jumping sports.
