{"product_id":"the-riding-handbook-zoe-aubyn-9781554072798","title":"The Riding Handbook: The Complete Guide to Riding Horses and Ponies","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eA comprehensive and practical guide to learning horseback riding, both English and Western.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This illustrated reference provides information that is important for all riders, whether they are taking formal instruction or learning to ride on their own. Written for those with no or little riding experience, it approaches horsemanship in a thorough and insightful manner, ensuring that riding is enjoyable for both the rider and the horse. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Successful riding, whether English or Western, requires an understanding of the horse and a solid relationship between horse and rider. \u003cb\u003eThe Riding Handbook\u003c\/b\u003e addresses these important requirements throughout the book and shows how to establish a genuine partnership. It is organized in chapters that follow the natural progression of the horse-and-rider relationship: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting to know your horse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEssential equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearning to ride\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCaring for your horse\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproving your riding\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRiding for pleasure and riding for competition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHorses and ponies of the world.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e This book deals with all the challenges and decisions that a rider encounters. Full-color photographs and annotated drawings -- many in step-by-step sequence -- illustrate equipment and demonstrate skills. Detailed lists and question-and-answer segments help solve specific problems, making this the ideal handbook for any new rider. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Zoe Aubyn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1554072794\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781554072798\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/14\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.18h x 5.64w x 0.47d","brand":"Zoe Aubyn","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43989303656703,"sku":"9781554072798","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_df7d0b48-00c2-4122-9d2b-4efd99a6c66c.jpg?v=1683298740","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-riding-handbook-zoe-aubyn-9781554072798","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}