The Basics of Western Riding

by Charlene Strickland, Martha Josey (Foreword by)

Overview

Get in the saddle and experience the thrills, challenges, and fun of Western riding! In this comprehensive introductory guide, veteran trainer Charlene Strickland covers everything from safe horse handling procedures and basic Western riding techniques to stylish competition outfits. With plenty of encouragement and a contagious passion, Strickland provides easy-to-follow riding instructions along with expert advice on evaluating horses and appropriate tack. You’ll soon be enjoying pleasurable rides both in the training ring and out on the trail.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580170307
Publisher:	Storey Books
Publication date:	01/04/1998
Pages:	144
Sales rank:	217,420
Product dimensions:	8.52(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

Author of The Basics of Western Riding, Western Practice Lessons, and Competing in Western Shows & Events, equestrian journalist Charlene Strickland has published more than 600 articles on horse care, saddlery, dressage, jumping, eventing, vaulting, and similar topics. Her articles have appeared in The Chronicle of the Horse, Horse Show, The Horse, and Dressage. Strickland is a member of the U.S. Dressage Federation, the International Alliance of Equestrian Journalists, the Authors Guild, and the Society for Technical Communication. She has ridden and shown Western, hunt seat, and dressage. She is a senior technical editor with Science Applications International Corporation and lives with her husband, Geoff, in New Mexico.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Martha Josey

1 The Tradition of Western Riding

2 The Western Horse

3 Handling Your Horse

4 Tacking Up

5 In the Saddle: The Basics

6 Becoming a Western Rider

7 Trail Riding Pleasures

8 Trail Riding Competitions

Appendixes

The Western Horse

Glossary

Associations

References

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