Show Jumping Made Easy

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This work contains 101 jumping exercises every horse and rider should know, from the simplest skills to the most complex techniques. It starts with basic work over and around poles to help horse and rider establish and maintain a dialogue with each other. Exercises progress in complexity teaching the rider correct technique, balance and confidence. It provides fresh perspectives on how to achieve and hold on to the competitive edge, and includes guest exercises by leading equestrians such as Missy Clark, Hap Hansen and James Wofford.

About the author:
Linda L Allen competed at Grand Prix level throughout the US, Canada and Europe, and was a member of the US Nations Cup team. She has designed showjumping courses worldwide, most significantly at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. Dianna R Dennis is a writer and contributor to equestrian magazines.

Contents:
Foreword
- Introduction
- Sections
- Basic exercises from walk and trot
- Turning poles into jumps: gymnastics
- Gymnastics with varying strides
- Using gymnastics for both turns and straightness
- Canter exercises: poles
- Canter exercises: jumps
- Encountering challenges
- Exercises for the most advanced horses and riders
- Appendix: guest contributors, glossary, bibliography.

Author: Linda L Allen
Publisher: David & Charles
Format: Paperback (pp: 192)
ISBN-10: 0715324055
ISBN-13: 9780715324059

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DVD Complete Set

In this 3 volume series, International Show Jumper Tim Stockdale clearly demonstrates his techniques to becoming a successful show jumper, from very basics through to advanced levels.
Tim imparts an enormous amount of information and his enthusiastic natural style wil inspire potential or experienced show jumpers of all levels.

Vol 1 - Laying the Foundations - Approx 75 mins
Vol 2 - Moving on, Moving Up - Apporx 70 mins
Vol 3 - Advanced Show Jumping - Approx 90 mins

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