The last few decades have seen a phemenal increase in the number of people who ride. The sport has attracted them from all walks of life and from all age groups. Riding education has t always kept pace with this expansion, despite the many courses, books and facilities which are available to both vice and established riders. Charles Harris is an advocate of better standards and in this book has set out fundamental principles which, if followed, combine the best of the traditional, or classical, techniques with those of the modern day. He shows that an understanding of basics is essential if horse and rider are to develop, in safety and with enjoyment.The book is arranged so that each page of instruction is illustrated on the facing page. There are over 160 illustrations in the book and to these the author has added some equestrian maxims from his tebooks kept during a lifetime of practising, teaching and studying, in his own words, 'the most fascinating of all recreational activities, one which exercises mind and body in a way which has equal - horse riding'.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
The Crowood Press Ltd
ISBN-10
0851316514
ISBN-13
9780851316512
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96252198
Dimensions
Weight
500g
Height
241mm
Width
165mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
London
Spine
12mm
Illustrator(s)
Christine Bousfield
Content Note
Line Illustrations
Author Biography
Charles Harris was a Fellow of the Institute of the Horse, and a Fellow of the Association of British Riding Schools. He was the first, and only, English rider to complete the full three-year graduation course at the Spanish Riding School of Vienna. He taught, studied and lectured on riding for many years and is the author of many pamphlets, articles and books. Charles Harris died in 2001.
