Complete Guide to Endurance Riding and Competition

Author:  Donna  Snyder-Smith 
 
Binding: Hardcover  

256 pages 

 Endurance riding demands much of horse and rider, who must compete against time, gravity, and the elements and cover 25 to 100 miles a day. Riders need the expert information this book provides on selecting, feeding, and conditioning the horse, and on buying equipment and selecting a support crew. Donna Snyder-Smith is editor/publisher of Trail Blazer magazine and travels from her home in Union, California, to teach students from novices to Gold Medalists.

Contents:
 Foreword.
Introduction.
1. The Sport of Endurance Riding.
2. Be a Good Partner--Be a Balanced Rider.
3. Gymnastic Development of the Endurance Horse.
4. Conditioning and Feeding.
5. Saddles, Bridles and Helpful Gadgets.
6. Crewing the Endurance Event.
7. It's Ride Time.
Appendices.
I. The People You Meet.
II. Fun Rides and Special Events.
III. Passporting Your Horse for International Competitions.
IV. Recommended Resources List.
Index