The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Basics for Beginners/D Level (Howell Reference Books)

Book Description

This book is written and illustrated for youngsters who want to learn to ride, especially those who are members of the U.S. Pony Clubs, Inc. and want to meet the USPC's Standards of Proficiency. If you are that youngster, you will be able to read this book on your own. It will show you how to become a careful, thoughtful rider and how to communicate with and understand your pony. Some sections, however, are meant to be read by an adult (a parent or riding instructor), so you can get the extra help you may need to reach your goals. By the time you have read this book you will know a lot about:

riding in a ring and in the open
beginning jumping
pony care and handling
safety
having fun and meeting challenges

You will also feel good knowing that you are on your way to being a horseman and not just a rider.

Customer Reviews:

USPC Manual - Beginning Level.......2006-06-27

I am a beginning & intermediate horseback riding instructor in Moscow, ID. I have found the Pony Club Manual for beginners to be a very helpful teaching tool - the illustrations are helpful and well-labeled, and the layout is easy to follow. The information is widely accepted as correct, and the text is well-written for the 10-15 year old ages. I include a manual in the price of all my beginning horse camps for 10-14 year olds.

Pony Club Manual.......2006-03-21

This is the an excellent introduction for anyone interested in horsemanship. It can be studied prior to joining the United States Pony Club or serve as a usful tool in teaching or improving horsemanship for the young or beginning equestrian.

A Must Have For Pony Club Quiz Bowl.......2006-03-16

I couldn't have gotten through Pony Club Quiz Bowl if I didn't have this book. I like the exercises in the book and now I do them on my horse. I learned alot while reading this book, like parts of the tack and how to be safe around horses. I like all the pictures in the book because it helped me to understand what it meant. I would reccommend this book to other pony clubbers and kids who like to ride.

Susan Harris- Multitalented Communicator.......2004-01-23

There is a saying that a picture is worth a thousand words. Susan Harris is not only a gifted artist ; drawing her explanations of concepts she is relating ; she draws pictures with her words, and for anyone lucky enough to attend one of her clinics , she draws explanations with body language. I am fortunate to have Sue as my friend and mentor for 30+ years & have told her often that "She could read the phone book to you & You'd never lose interest". She is also a gifted horsewoman & teacher. She posseses an ability to locate the crux of a lack of understanding & with empathy for both horse & rider guides them to a solution. If I had to limit my horse library to just a few books, her USPC manuels would be the first chosen. They are a wealth of information on all aspects of horsemanship , for every level of horseman , of any age. Her choice of words combined with her own illustrations gives very clear & interesting information.Sue stresses empathy for your horse & safety issues in every topic -2 basics to have ingrained in anyone who wishes to be around horses. I have recommended these books to all who share the "addiction" to horses with me.

very good book to start with.......2004-01-16

I advise anyone young who is seriously interested in horses to start with this book. I've been riding all my life and think this is a great book to start with and it is very informative.

George H. Morris Teaches Beginners to Ride: A Clinic for Instructors, Parents, and Students

Average customer rating:

Good for newbies if your barn is run the way George's is.
Very professional

George H. Morris Teaches Beginners to Ride: A Clinic for Instructors, Parents, and Students
George H. Morris
Manufacturer: The Lyons Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Book Description

A classic book of horsemanship is back in print.

Customer Reviews:

Good for newbies if your barn is run the way George's is. .......2007-01-25

I liked the book, but there wasn't a whole lot about position/form, etc. I think you have to get that from his other book, hunter seat eq. This book is designed more towards the trainer, or for the rider on what to expect when at the stable and taking a lesson. Typical old style George Morris, with lots of direct talk.

Very professional.......2007-01-23

I found the book very instructive, clear and helpful.

I wished I could have encounted G.H. Morris

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Foundation for Dressage
average

Dressage for Beginners
R. L. V. Ffrench Blake
Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0395243998

Customer Reviews:

Foundation for Dressage.......2007-08-01

I've had this book for over 30 years. It is the "go-to" book for solving problems with young dressage prospects and for teaching dressage to beginning riders. I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in classical riding.

average.......2001-02-25

this book is an average one, it does say alot about what is done in dressage, but is not as good as some other books i have recently read

Endurance Riding: Tips for Beginners (Cadmos Horse Guides)

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Endurance Riding: Tips for Beginners (Cadmos Horse Guides)
Cornelia Koller
Manufacturer: Cadmos Verlag Gmbh
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Binding: Paperback

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This book wasn't helpful at all.
This Rocks
Excellent Resources for Parents, Kids and Adults Returning
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A great buy for any horse person!!!!!

Showing for Beginners
Hallie I. McEvoy
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Binding: Paperback

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Hunter Seat Equitation

ASIN: 155821500X

Book Description

Participating in a first horse show can be a daunting experience. From how to register to the mystery of what judges look for, there is so much to learn and - until now - no one book to go to for answers. With Showing for Beginners, judge Hallie McEvoy acts as a friendly and highly informed guide for the beginning hunter seat rider. She explains the requirements and customs for both horse and rider, show-ring etiquette, showing lingo - all the while debunking myths and offering sound advice on safety, finding the right trainer, and even buying a show horse. And, most important, she stresses the value of relaxing and having fun. (6 X 9, 176 pages, b&w photos, illustrations)

Customer Reviews:

This book wasn't helpful at all........2003-01-06

I bought this book to prepare for my first show season. I flipped through it and was immediately impressed at the seemingly varied amount of information included. Once I sat down with it and read it cover to cover, I had learned very little beyond what I already knew.
This would be a good book for someone who hasn't started riding yet, but then again, why even think about showing before you've even started lessons? Hunter Seat Equitation, by George Morris would be a much better investment that would get you closer to winning in a show ring faster than this book ever would.

This Rocks.......2000-10-17

I think this a great book. It's great for any level rider. It's helped me prepare for my first show. It can help you review and or learn. 5 stars

Excellent Resources for Parents, Kids and Adults Returning.......2000-10-09

This book was excellent. The author made it very easy to read. The text flowed smoothly and I think I read the whole book in about 5 hours. She explained a lot of things about showing that people get intimidated to ask their trainers. She had sections on what to pack in your trunk, what the different show classes were, what to look for at a show as a spectator, and then what classes to enter, etc. I was very pleased with the book and will recommend it to everyone at the barn.

Very helpful.......2000-05-29

This book is extremely helpful for the first time show person. The check lists of what to pack I found to be good helpers. The info on what the judges are looking for in the types of classes was most helpful in helping focus my preperation.

A great buy for any horse person!!!!!.......1999-01-18

This book is a wonderful teaching tool to get you into showing or even for someone who already shows.

Illustrated Horseback Riding for Beginners

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Illustrated Horseback Riding for Beginners
Jeanne Mellin
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Your First Foal: Horse Breeding for Beginners

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Your First Foal: Horse Breeding for Beginners
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This practical manual provides a comprehensive guide on the subjects of breeding, feeding and husbandry of a mare and foal for the private horse owner.

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DK Readers: Horse Show (Level 2: Beginning to Read Alone)

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Let's Go To A Show!: How to Win Ribbons and Have Lots of Fun, Too

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A spectacular book for a young rider
Nice!
Great for kids!

Let's Go To A Show!: How to Win Ribbons and Have Lots of Fun, Too
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Customer Reviews:

A spectacular book for a young rider.......2005-12-19

Hi,
I love this book. It's on my Christmas list. I've seen it at my best friends house and loved it. It has everything from the kinds of classes to how to win each and every one of them. I can't use it because I ride Western and my mom will not let me have English lessons. If anyone is looking for a spectacular book about how to show look no further. I recomend this item for kids but adults might want a little more advanced information. Take Care.

Love,

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Nice!.......2004-02-18

This book covers everything a young rider needs to know about showing. It has descriptions of different classes, helpful hints and trouble shooting, and it's easy to understand. If an adult tried to read it, it might not be as helpful. But overall, a great book!

Great for kids!.......2003-05-20

I thought that this was a great book for my first year hunter students!!! However maybe the title is a bit misleading, as some of the kids thought that just by reading the book they were guaranteed an armfull of ribbons! However it illustrated proper turnout and horsemanship well!!

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