Riding for the Rest of Us

Riding for the Rest of Us A Practical Guide for Adult Riders In Riding for the Rest of Us, Jessica Jahiel has produced a thoughtful, instructive, reader friendly book aimed at the adult working rider. She views maturity as an asset and encourages adult riders to analyze the skills and abilities they already possess and apply them to riding and horse ownership. If you are an adult rider, this book will help you:Examine your reasons for ridingSet realistic goalsAchieve and maintain riding fitnessChoose the right instructor, stable, and horseGet the most out of each riding lessonFind and care for your equipmentRide and train alone, safely and effectivelyKnow when¿and whom¿to ask for helpBecome more actively involved in your horse's healthCommunicate effectively with your veterinarianPrepare for, enjoy, and benefit from shows and clinicsImprove your riding by understanding your horse's natureExplore the meaning of horsemanshipRiding for the Rest of Us is written with humor, empathy, respect, and great affection for horses and humans. This book offers advice and encouragement for every adult who wants to ride, or ride better, regardless of limited time, fitness, or finances. Whether you are an aspiring rider or an accomplished one, whether your interest is in trailriding or dressage competition, you will find Riding for the Rest of Us to be an ideal introduction to the responsiblities and joys of being an adult rider.

A Practical Guide for Adult RidersThe Howell Equestrian Library is a distinguished collection of books on all aspects of horsemanship and horsemastership. The nearly fifty books in print offer readers in all disciplines and at all levels of competition sound instruction and guidance by some of the most celebrated riders, trainers, judges, and veterinarians in the horse world today. Whether your interest is dressage, show jumping, or Western riding, or whether it is breeding, grooming, or health care, Howell has a book to answer your needs. Get to know all the books in the Howell Equestrian Library; many are modern-day classics and have achieved the status of authoritative references in the estimation of those who ride, train, and care for horses.The Howell Equestrian Library