Written by one of the most respected riders and trainers in the world this book is a comprehensive guide to training the horse and rider for all disciplines from novice to advanced levels. Amongst the topics covered are the responsibilities posture and balance of the rider building a partnership with the horse by touch and communication biomechanics basic training exercises riding and walking tests and courses problem solving and mental preparation for competition. This important work is destined to become a training classic.
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 240
Author: Christopher Bartle with Gillian Newsum
Author Notes: Christopher Bartle has had success in both dressage and three-day eventing. He made history in 1984 when he finished sixth at the Los Angeles Olympics the highest ever position for a British rider in dressage- and in 1988 he won Badminton on World Perfect. Christopher trained with Olympic gold medallist Hans Blixen-Finecke and for six years he was a member of the British dressage team, he also succeed in gaining two National titles whilst in partnership with Wily Trout. As an eventer he was a member of the British team which won the gold medal at the 1997 European Championships. He was appointed dressage trainer to the British three-day event team for Atlanta and Sydney Olympics. He is also the managing director of the Yorkshire Riding Centre. Gillian Newsum is the author of four equestrian books and co-author of three others. Since 1982 she has been equestrian correspondent of Country Life. She has evented at Novice level and is a regular follower of the Fitzwilliam hunt.
Further Title Description: Based on his experiences as an international dressage and three-day event competitor. Christopher Bartle gives the reader a complete guide to the education of horses and riders dor all disciplines. The author is one of the most respected riders and trainers in the world, and now for the first time he has produced a book so that every rider has the opportunity to learn from his training techniques. Training the Sport Horse covers all areas from nursery school to more advanced work, competition riding and problem solving. There is an explanation of the horses biomechanics, how it carriers and uses itself. The preparation and execution of each of the basic training exercises, and later more advanced dressage movements, is explained in detail, as too is their relationship to jumping. The jumping training deals with both show jumpers and eventers and includes exercises to improve rider and horse. Developing an eye for a stride, walking ad riding course, and dealing mentally with competitions are some of the man subjects covered. The innovative format of the book makes it easy to follow, allowing the reader to pinpoint information quickly. Over one hundred photographs and diagrams have been used to illustrate the author's comments ad to enhance explanations. This is an exceptionally comprehensive training manual which will be an invaluable guide for riders at all levels.
