Junior Show Jumping [Equestrian], by Judy Crago [1977]

Crowell, 1977. Hardcover. Like New. GIFT QUALITY 1977 hardcover with dustjacket. WELL-PRESERVED, UNREAD COPY. Bright, well-bound pages and clean jacket. Very nice! "Here is the first guide to show jumping designed especially for young riders who are drawn to this fast-growing sport, either as a future profession or as an absorbing hobby. Judy Crago ushers the novice in to the exciting world of show jumping with a complete program of instruction that begins with preparation for that first jump and finishes with advice on competing at the international level. The author schools the young rider in: caring for his or her first jumping horse or pony and the principles of riding him; training onj the flat for position, style, and balance; working with trotting poles and small obstacles; and riding different kinds of fences and courses. She also counsels on selecting an appropriate riding teacher. The rider interested in competing over jumps will find advice on entering small shows and novice competitions, and on graduating from novice to open classes and from local to international circuits. The advanced show rider must be concerned with such practical matters as stable and veterinary management, and shipping horses, subjects which Judy Crago treats with authority. Full of sound professional advice and useful information, and profusely illustrated with drawings and photographs prepared especially for it, the book is enlivened by Judy Crago's infectious enthusiasm and her own reminiscences of the show ring and the experiences of top international competitors. JUNIOR SHOW JUMPING is essential reading for the young horse-lover eager to take up show jumping, and for all those who ride or enjoy watching equestrian sport.