Teaching Basic Jumping

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Now completely revised and updated this essential guide to teaching jumping will assist not only instructors but also their pupils. The author sets out a safe sensible and progressive system which takes into account the ability and psychological needs of horse and rider leading to proficiency confidence and enhanced enjoyment.

Publisher: J.A.Allen
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 128
Author: Martin Diggle
Author Notes: Martin Diggle has been a keen rider for many years, with an active involvement in ball the major disciplines. An author and editor by profession, he has achieved success in all of the major competitive disciplines and is involved in the training of both horses and riders. He is the author of Riding From Scratch, Riding Over Jumps, Riding Cross-country, Teaching the Mature Rider, Teaching Basic Jumping and joint author of Riding a Dressage Test. He is also the series compiler of the highly successful Masters of Equitation series.
Further Title Description: Teaching Basic Jumping, part of a series of instructional books published in association with the ABRS, is a book no teacher can afford to be without. The author discusses the qualities necessary in the instructor, the facilities, horses and equipment, the psychology of the pupil, as well as preparatory work and a progressive lesson plan. Difficulties are analysed and errors corrected, course building and cross-country riding are included as is sensible advice on falls. The author provides a solid grounding from which the pupil can progress with confidence to an advanced level of jumping with the emphasis on safety and harmony. This book will prove to be of great benefit to the pupil as well as the instructor.