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Informationen zum Autor Sarah Blanchard! author of the bestselling The Power of Positive Horse Training (Howell Book House)! has over four decades of experience with horses. She is a horsewoman and riding instructor with a special interest in dressage and combined training. A licensed riding instructor! Blanchard is on the board of directors of the Hawaii Isle Dressage and Combined Training Association. Klappentext If you're intimidated by jumping! get over it!Jumping propels a half-ton horse over an obstacle in a smooth! gravity-defying trajectory. It takes a leap of faith by both you and your horse. Jump with Joy: Positive Coaching for Horse and Rider helps riders of every age safely learn to jump by presenting a natural approach for developing steady! confident riders and horses. Featuring step-by-step exercises! full explanations! and lots of photos and diagrams! this book covers everything from preparing a green horse for the first jump to riding a challenging course in a show ring. Inside you'll find:*Details on the mechanics of the jump and how to determine if a particular horse is suited for the job*Progressive exercises to help you learn the basics and then master more complex skills*Methods that improve balance and strength for both you and your horse*Guidelines that cover every discipline and every breed of horse*Information on the specialized demands of different competitive events*A trouble-shooting guide to help you avoid or fix common problems*Lessons that can be adapted for use by riders! coaches! and assistantsWhether you're an eager novice or a more experienced rider! Jump with Joy will help you gain skills and confidence! develop a more rewarding partnership with your horse! and have a lot of fun in the process. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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. ...
