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BHS Instructor's Manual: Teaching Riding, The
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By The British Horse Society
Qualities of a riding instructor; becoming an instructor; communication; understanding horses and riders; planing safe lessons; teaching lunge and lead-rein lessons; teaching children; teaching adults; teaching jumping; school horses; dealing with problems; teaching games, pony club and riding clubs. PB, Illustrated, 144 pages.

BHS Manual of Equitation: The Training of Horse & Rider, The
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By The British Horse Society

Essential for students taking British Horse Society exams, and invaluable for all riders - the official handbook on riding and training the horse. Fully revised by Consultant Editor Islay Auty FBHS, re-illustrated with diagrams by Dianne Breeze, and presented in the same large paperback format and style as the enormously popular BHS Complete Manual of Stable Management.

Build Complete Confidence with Horses
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by Kelly Marks

"Beat Fear and Excuses & Attain Your Riding Goals"
However ambitious or basic your equestrian goal, Kelly Marks' confidence-building techniques will help you get the best from your horse, and the best from yourself.  This book helps you:
o Identify sources of insecurities
o Overcome fear and doubt
o Develop a "thicker skin"
o Set yourself up for success
o Fulfill competitive ambitions
o Be brave for those who need you
o Avoid self-limitation
o Build a support system
o Find appropriate role models
o Recover from traumatic accidents

 

Equestrian Education: Professional Development for Instructors
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By Jill K. Hassler-Scoop and Kathy Kelly, Ph.D
Equestrian  Education is a logical and progressive guide for the process of teaching riding. Valuable for beginning instructors, as well as for those who teach beginners through advanced students. While the book's authors are primarily dressage and jumping instructors, the teaching techniques are good for all disciplines.  Charts, sidebars, illustrations and examples make the text come alive, and give the reader the 'feeling' of being part of the process.  One of the few books written exclusively for instructors.

Games on Horseback: Having Fun, Learning Safety, Improving Horsemanship
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By Betty Bennett-Talbot and Steven Bennett
Lots of fun suggestions that will work for your next speed show or just for having fun with friends. The book indicates what level the rider needs to be at for each game, as well as advises what safety precautions should be taken. There are games for all seasons of the year and for all riding levels. The book includes drawings of arena or field setup where necessary and has photos of riders participating in the games. The instruction on each of the games also includes information about what skills the rider and horse are developing while playing these games.

George H. Morris Teaches Beginners to Ride - A Clinic for Instructors, Parents & Students
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By George H. Morris
This book is an entry-level introduction to hunter-seat riding, from the novice's first lesson up to fundamentals of jumping.

Getting the Most from Riding Lessons
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By Michael W. Smith
This must-have workbook provides a logical and consistent series of exercises with clear maps and straightforward instructions.  For each exercise, Linda Allen covers set-up; how to ride the exercise; steps to make the exercise more difficult; what every successful rider should keep in mind while working; when to move on to the next step; and the benefits of the exercise.

Instructor's Handbook

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By The British Pony Club
Essential reading, not only for Pony Club instructors but anyone who is involved in teaching riding lessons. The general principles of instruction are covered in both mounted and unmounted lessons.

Principles of Teaching Riding
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By Marczak & Bush
A comprehensive, straightforward approach to the primary elements upon which all first-class riding instruction depends. (Soft Cover)

Teaching Basic Jumping
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By Martin Diggle
Now completely revised and updated, this essential guide to teaching jumping which will assist not only instructors but also their pupils.