Everyday Jumping For Riders And Instructors – Melissa Troup

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Everyday Jumping For Riders And Instructors – Melissa Troup 

This book is designed for training jumpers and riders and horses, whether schooling at home, or under instruction in group lessons or as individuals. It provides a collection of exercises, on the flat, and over poles and fences, as well as detailed background information on jumping technique and tips on how to achieve a clear round in faultless style. Contents include:
 

• The five stages of the horse’s jump
• The effects of the rider’s position
• Fences to improve the horse’s jump
• Overcoming typical problems and faults
• Flatwork exercises to improve the canter
• Pole work
• Grids and related distances
• Influencing the canter lead over a fence
• Building and riding courses
• Indoor cross country practice
• Tables of distances
• Notes on fence building

Reviews:

 ‘Contains excellent exercises and great for building confidence in all horses and riders.’

‘A comprehensive, easy-to-follow book for riders of all levels. It’s well laid out with diagrams and pictures to help you try the exercises at home.