Packed with specially taken colour photographs, this book provides detailed trianing advice for the show jumping horse and rider, whether starting from scratch or wishing to compete at higher levels.
Known for his effective teaching methods and down-to-earth approach, Ernest Dillon offers guidance on choosing the right horse, working on the lunge, flatwork schooling and early jumping, and the importance of the rider's position.
The core of the book deals with jumping training, introducing horse and rider to simple polework and later, gymnastic grids. The authors describe how to approach different types of fence and how to overcome the common problems that arise in training. More advanced work follows, with combinations and related distances, increasing height and width, and jumping whole courses. In a section devoted to competing, Ernest Dillon explains how to develop the right attitude to competition riding and how to cope with success and failure in the ring. There are tips on walking the course and collecting-ring technique, as well on how to succeed in a jump-off.
The numerous sequence photos that accompany the book depict riders from all levels, from novices to experiences Grand Prix competitors.
In addition to practical advice, Show Jumping for Fun or Glory offers encouragement and inspiration and is peppered with the kind of training tips that separate winners from losers.
Paperback.