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"Mary Gordon Watson's "Learn Horseback Riding in a Weekend" is the perfect introduction to horses and riding. As the book contains information that is intended to be learnt throughout the course of one weekend, it is divided into three major sections:
"'The Weekend Course' sets up a program in which you can learn ten basic skills in two days if followed and completed properly. On the first day you'll learn the basics: how to tack up, mount, approach your horse and so on. By the second day you'll be trotting, having lessons on the lunge and getting used to having lessons with other riders. All of these exercises are organized neatly under the appropriate day along with an estimated time and approximate level of difficulty for each, along with an explanation of the exercises. "In ‘After the Weekend’, Watson suggests some other activities if you decide to pursue your riding lessons. She gives explanations, pointers, and safety tips for jumping, going on a trail ride or hack, and other advanced riding skills. Included in this section are two pages on “Troubleshooting”. In this part of the book, various behavioral problems such as bucking and rearing are explained, along with tips on how you can deal with and prevent and cure these problems. "Accompanying all the riding skills and their explanations are excellent pictures by Peter Chadwick that illustrate every topic discussed perfectly. The entire book is expertly organized with important riding terms in bold print and a glossary in back with their full definitions. Whether you are an inexperienced rider who are trying to improve your riding skills, or an experienced rider who wants to get back to the basics of riding and horse care, I highly recommend this book!
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