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Anyone familiar with showing horses will recognise themselves in the pages of Riding for the Blue, whether they're a rider, trainer, judge, or horse show mom. Conveying the appeal, sportsmanship, delight, and competitiveness of the horse show world, author and thirty-year horse show veteran Cindy Hale examines why riders compete. From breaking in a green horse to the excitement in the arena to packing up after a show and starting all over again, Hale evokes the passion for showing that drives every exhibitor. Interwoven into the descriptive text are colourful, artistic photographs by Sharon Kibelkorn illustrating that regardless of what sort of saddle you ride in or what breed of horse you fall in love with, the desire to win the blue ribbon is universal. To meet the challenges of the show ring, despite personal sacrifices and confronting fears, and come out a winner, is the goal of all competitive equestrians

Hardback.