The Allen Illustrated Guide to Training Aids

£14.99

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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£15.99

Equine anatomical structure and terminology is universally regarded as one of the most difficult aspects of equine studies. Equine students have long been familiar with Goody's "Horse Anatomy: The Pictorial Approach to Equine Structure", a textbook used in equine colleges all over the world. Now, based on this classic work, talented equestrian artist, Maggie Raynor, has prepared a workbook designed to make learning not only easier, but a lot more fun. Students are asked to label or colour various parts of the equine body in a succession of exercises covering every part of the horse and every aspect of its structure, from the skeleton to the outer surfaces. A natural stable mate to "Horse Anatomy, The Horse Anatomy Workbook" will assist a new generation of students to familiarize themselves with equine structure and terminology.

Author Biography:
Maggie Raynor is probably the most successful and sought-after equine illustrator working today. She is an experienced rider whose chief pleasure is schooling horses, and her intimate knowledge of horses, coupled with her well developed powers of observation ensure that her attractive and accurate illustrations convey information that is crystal clear. Maggie trained in sculpture at Sheffield College of Art and moved on to study print-making at the Royal College of Art. She was awarded a scholarship to further her print-making studies in Germany and when she returned took up riding and decided to become an equine illustrator instead. After many years in London she now lives in Sheffield.

Author: Maggie Raynor
Format: Spiral bound, 144 pages
Size: 210 x 297 mm
Illustrations: Colour & line illustrations
Publication date: 30 Apr 2006
ISBN-13: 9780851319056

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£19.95

This comprehensive and easy to reference guide to bits and bitting covers all aspects of the subject including: a pictorial guide to different types of bit, their correct fitting and action, sections on internal and external aids, assessing the structure of the horse's head, pressure points explained simply, bit accessories, bitting materials, how to buy a bit and what to look for, how different bits work and combination hackamore bridles. Fully illustrated with drawings by talented equestrian artist Maggie Raynor and over 400 photographs, this full colour book is a fascinating, invaluable and attractive reference work for all riders, horse owners and students. "Bits and Bitting" is the fourth in the author's widely acclaimed horse-equipment series, the first three of which are: "The Allen Illustrated Guide to Saddlery", "The Allen Illustrated Guide to Training Aids" and "The Allen Illustrated Guide to Horse Clothing."

Author Biography:
Hilary Vernon has spent sixteen years in the saddlery trade, advising clients on saddlery and horse equipment. She is a qualified riding instructor and a keen amateur whip. She lives in Berkshire, owns several horses and her hobbies include carriage driving, classical music, computer technology and the theatre. Hilary gives demonstrations and lectures on bitting and saddlery in the UK and abroad, and is currently working on the fifth book in the series, The Allen Illustrated Guide to Carriage Driving Harness and Bitting.

Author: Hilary Vernon
Format: Hardback, 192 pages
Size: 260 x 210 mm
Illustrations: 100 colour halftones; 200 line illustrations
Publication date: 01 Oct 1999
ISBN-13: 9780851317250
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