Jump With Joy, livre ebook

Many riders want to try jumping, but are intimidated. This guide helps riders of every age safely learn to jump by presenting a natural approach with progressive, step-by-step exercises, full explanations, and lots of photos and diagrams. It covers everything from preparing a green horse for the first jump to riding a challenging course in a show ring. It includes guidelines for every discipline and every breed of horse, plus information on the demands of different competitive events.
Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

1. A Horse's Talent for Jumping.

2. Finding a Talented Horse.

3. Getting Started: Readiness and Equipment.

4. Balance Basics: Center of Gravity.

5. Preparing for the Jump.

6. Understanding Strides, Distances, and Grids.

7. Beyond the Grid: Riding Single Fences and Courses.

8. Starting the Green Horse over Jumps.

9. Jumping with a Rider.

10. Specializing: Finding the Right Fit.

11. Troubleshooting.

References.

Index.