The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Basics for Beginners / D Level

by Susan E. Harris

Overview

Required reading for every Pony Club Member—now in a valuable new edition

The United States Pony Club (USPC) is among the largest equestrian organizations in the United States, with more than 14,000 members in 600 clubs spread across 49 states, credited with training many current and past Olympic competitors. The USPC Manuals are required reading for every Pony Club Member, and will continue to be required reading into their new editions.

This book is written and illustrated for youngsters who want to learn to ride, especially members of the U.S. Pony Clubs, Inc., who want to meet the USPC's Standards of Proficiency. If you're that youngster, you will be able to read this book on your own. This classic guide will show you how to become a careful, thoughtful rider and how to communicate with and understand your pony. Some sections, however, are meant to be read by an adult (a parent or riding instructor), so you can get the extra help you may need to reach your goals. By the time you have read this book you will know a lot about riding in a ring and in the open; beginning jumping; pony care and handling; safety; having fun and meeting challenges; and much more.

• New information on critical developments in riding, instruction, and competition
• The latest research and development in nutrition and veterinary topics
• Coverage of land conservation and horse health and safety
• All-new photos and a fully updated look and feel

If you're a beginning rider, parent, or instructor, The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship is a solid source of instruction, regardless of whether or not a Pony Club chapter is within reach.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781630262358
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	03/01/2012
Series:	United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	336
Sales rank:	224,003
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

The United States Pony Club is among the largest equestrian organizations in the United States, with thousands of members in clubs and centers across the country.

Susan E. Harris is an international clinician, riding instructor, and artist. She has taught all seats and styles of riding and travels worldwide to give riding clinics and instructor-training courses in Centered Riding and Anatomy in Motion. In 2004 she was honored as a Master Instructor by the American Riding Instructor Association.

Table of Contents

Foreword.

A Note from The United States Pony Clubs, Inc.

Introduction for Parents.

PART 1: About Pony Club, Learning to Ride and Selecting a Pony.

Chapter 1: For Children and Parents: Getting Started Right.

PART 2: Learning to Ride.

Chapter 2: D-1 Level: Beginning to Ride.

Chapter 3: D-2 Level: Improving Your Riding.

Chapter 4: D-3 Level: Better Riding.

PART 3: Pony Care and Management.

Chapter 5: Handling, Leading and Tying Your Pony.

Chapter 6: Pony Care and Management.

Chapter 7: Feeding, Watering and Condition.

Chapter 8: Your Pony's Feet and Shoeing.

Chapter 9: Health Care and Veterinary Knowledge.

Chapter 10: Travel Safety and Trailering.

PART 4: Pony Knowledge, Tack and Turnout.

Chapter 11: Pony Talk: Pony Parts, Colors and Conformation.

Chapter 12: Tack.

Chapter 13: Dress and Turnout.

Index.