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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Biggs, Sharon, 1966–
The horse illustrated guide to advanced English riding / by Sharon Biggs.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-931993-88-3
eISBN 978-1-937049-43-0
1. Horsemanship. I. Title.
SF309.B54 2007
798.2’3—dc22
2007000320
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Printed and bound in Singapore
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Dedication
For my parents, who encouraged me to become a rider and a writer; and for Mark, my lifelong riding partner.
Contents
Chapter 1: Honing the Seat and Position
Chapter 3: Riding Within the Gaits
The Training Pyramid, or Scale
Chapter 4: Putting Your Horse on the Bit
Test: Is Your Horse on the Bit?
Chapter 7: Cavalletti and Ground Poles
Exercises for Hunters and Jumpers
Exercises for the Dressage Horse
Incorporating Placing Poles and Cavalletti