Complete Horse Riding Manual Hardcover – March 5, 2012

I ride English. This book is a tremendous asset to my reference library and is beautifully illustrated. It's very detailed and tailored for the motivated beginning rider that would like to deepen their knowledge of English balance seat, eventing, and dressage.At the end of each chapter, there is an extremely helpful troubleshooting chart with solution suggestions for you to try. Everything from horse evasions, refusals & horse behaviors, optimal postures, and even conquering your own fears as a rider.This book is intended as an accompaniment for a student actively taking lessons.What is not covered in here is Western style riding, steeplechase, horse racing, grooming, and polo. I would like to see a book like this covering those subjects though! I was considering buying other books to add to my equestrian library, but my instructor and I find this one to be extremely complete and accurate.I take lessons with the people that wrote this book, Getting the Most from Riding Lessons (Horse Wise Guides). I suggest looking into this book as well.

The book itself is great. My complaint is receiving the book sticky with what looks like coffee spilled on cover. Not a happy camper about that.

I bought this gift as a present for my girlfriend, as we have started riding together in the past few months. We found that our complete lack of basic horse knowledge was a hindrance during our lessons. After flipping through the book at Barnes and Noble, I found it for about $15 cheaper here.I am pleased with the book. Well organized content, with great illustrations. A wonderful reference for the beginner rider. Can't wait to see how it holds up as we become more experienced.

It's difficult to find an book on equine sports as comprehensive as this one. Gave it to my rider niece for her HS Graduation present. Exceptional quality information, very thorough, illustrations outstanding.

Covers the gamut. New ride to advanced. As you grow, the book stays pertinent. I use it (beginner) and my instructor still uses it. Wonderfully clear with lots of pictures.

I haven’t read it yet but it came highly recommended from a riding instructor.

My daughter wanted the DK Horse Care book and I saw this one as well. She loves both! Great pictures and detail. Would definately recommend both.

These shoes are very comfortable, however, about 3 weeks ago the leather split on the side on my left shoe by the little toe and squeak very loudly.I ordered another pair in tan, for a more expensive price, and they are doing fine. I guess I just got a "lemon" pair of shoes. :-(

As described.