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Horseback riding is one of the world’s most popular activities. Much has been written about the various styles, techniques, and competitive events in the sport. But all too often resources, authors, and even instructors neglect the most important and unique aspect of riding: the relationship between rider and horse.
In The Gentle Art of Horseback Riding, Gincy Self Bucklin shares her horse-friendly approach for developing comfortable, competent riders. Its step-by-step lesson format makes it an excellent resource for those who teach riding to others.
Whether you are just beginning or have ridden before, Bucklin’s methods can improve your skills and make you a better, more confident rider.
Inside The Gentle Art of Horseback Riding, you’ll learn that the key to success at every level is understanding your horse and how to relate to him physically, mentally, and emotionally. This will help you advance more quickly, feel more confident, and have more fun.
You’ll also discover much, much more:
• The seven steps for dealing with fear-related stress
• Interpreting your horse’s behavior and body language
• Saddling up, riding in half-seat positions, and using the reins
• Basic movements, including walk, trot, canter, turns, and transitions
ò More advanced trotting, cantering, galloping, hill work, and fence jumping skills
Whether you have a serious or casual interest in the sport as a whole or just one of its many disciplines, The Gentle Art of Horseback Riding is a must-read. Insightful and fascinating, it will enhance the riding experience for you and your horse.
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• The Gentle Art of Horseback Riding Gincy Self Bucklin Human Kinetics Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Bucklin, Gincy Self. The gentle art of horseback riding / Gincy Self Bucklin. pages cm Includes index. 1. Horsemanship. I. Title. SF309.B883 2013 798.2--dc23 2012046054 ISBN-10: 1-4504-1274-2 (print) ISBN-13: 978-1-4504-1274-2 (print) Copyright © 2013 by Virginia S. Bunker All rights reserved. Except for use in a review, the reproduction or utilization of this work in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including xerography, photocopying, and recording, and in any information storage and retrieval system, is forbidden without the written permission of the publisher. This publication is written and published to provide accurate and authoritative information relevant to the subject matter presented. It is published and sold with the understanding that the author and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, medical, or other professional services by reason of their authorship or publication of this work. If medical or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. The web addresses cited in this text were current as of January 2013, unless otherwise noted. Acquisitions Editor: Tom Heine; Developmental Editor: Carla Zych; Assistant Editor: Claire Marty; Copyeditor: Jan Feeney; Indexer: Nan N. Badgett; Graphic Designer: Nancy Rasmus; Cover Designer: Keith Blomberg; Photographs (cover and interior): Neil Bernstein; Visual Production Assistant: Joyce Brumfield; Photo Production Manager: Jason Allen; Art Manager: Kelly Hendren; Associate Art Manager: Alan L. Wilborn; Illustrations: © Human Kinetics; Printer: Versa Press We thank Caryl Richardson of Stone Gate Stables in Putney, Vermont, for assistance in providing the location for the photo shoot for this book. Human Kinetics books are available at special discounts for bulk purchase. Special editions or book exce