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Jumping Exercises for Horse & Rider Download Exercise#1.pdf
(1.7mb) "Linda
Allen is a horsewoman of vast experience who has, since her retirement
as a top-notch competitor, observed the best riders in the world
on a very regular basis. As a world-class course designer, she has
been the one to decide which questions to ask of Show Jumping's
elite on many occasions. The schooling exercises she and her guest
experts have set forth on the following pages are a marvelous and
generous contribution to the sport of Show Jumping, for they can
provide the foundation for solving even the knottiest problems today's
best course designers typically pose." This book is a must-have for anyone coaching or riding over fences! Section 1 consists of 25 ground pole exercises, from the basic figure-eight over a pole to not-so-basic figure-eights over poles to an entire course of poles with pace changes. Section 5 incorporates the ground-pole exercises into work at the canter with lead changes. Far from being the required "boring stuff" that is presented before you get to the actual jumping, the pole work is fresh and challenging and will be a welcome addition to anyone's training schedule. Section 2 starts with the basic gymnastic exercises. As the book progresses, exercises get increasingly challenging. There is truly something for everyone, from the "D" Level Pony Club instructor to the rider preparing for 4' jumpers. Possibly even more valuable than the exercises are the in-depth explanations and directions. No detail is left to chance, with problem-solving, double-check, and tip boxes for each exercise. Benefits are also clearly explained. The book is coil-bound at the top with a sturdy binding and a hole to hang it at the side of the arena. Watch for Exercises #10 and #27 in our Jan/Feb
and March/April issues! Contents Foreword - William Steinkraus, Joe Fargis, David O'Connor Introduction Section 1 (Exercises 1-25) - Basic Exercises from the Walk and Trot Section 2 (Exercises 26-40) - Turning Poles into Jumps: Gymnastics Section 3 (Exercises 41-49) - Gymnastics with Varying Strides Section 4 (Exercises 50-53) - Using Gymnastics for Both Turns and Straightness Section 5 (Exercises 54-64) - Canter Exercises: Poles Section 6 (Exercises 65-73) - Canter Exercises: Jumps Section 7 (Exercises 74-95) - Encountering Challenges Section 8 (Exercises 96-101) - Exercises for the Most Advanced Horses and Riders Appendix - Guest Contributers, Glossary, Bibliography Index
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