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The Less-Than-Perfect Rider by Lesley Bayley and Caroline Davis is a book for every rider who occasionally has doubts about their riding ability -- and for those who don't but should have. Subtitled "Overcoming Common Riding Problems", the book covers communicating with your horse, safety, the effect of your attitude on your riding and the effect of different human body types. It then goes on to address common riding faults on the flat and over fences. There's even a chapter for nervous riders. The authors take a very practical approach, providing exercises and tips for real life problems. For example, have you ever rubbed yourself raw in the crotch area? It's not something you see mentioned in many books, but Bayley and Davis tell you what to do. What kind of breeches hide fat best? How do you find the right instructor? What are good stretching and fitness exercises to do both on and off the horse? These are just a few of the points covered. This is a very accessible book for any rider. Attractively laid out with sections and sidebars, it's also generously illustrated. Photographs complement the text making the explanations even clearer. If you'd like a boost to your riding, The Less-Than-Perfect Rider is a good book to read. Part 1 Understanding
and Riding Your Horse Part 2 Safety and
Comfort Part 3 The Body
Beautiful Part 4 Common Faults on
the Flat Part 5 Resolving
Jumping Problems Part 6 The Nervous
Rider Part 7 Making Progress |
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