Endurance

By Cornelia Koller

· Paperback 32 pages; ISBN: 3861279304

· Publisher: Cadmos Equestrian

"Going the distance" endurance riding is not just a sport. It is almost an addictive experience, where the fastest do not always come first. This Horse Guide contains a wealth of basic knowledge for all beginners wanting to know more about this fascinating discipline. What is endurance riding? - Which riders does it suit? - Which breeds of horse? - Basics - Maps & equipment - Training - The endurance ride from A-Z - Tips - Checklists.

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Essential information for anyone interested in having a go at endurance riding, by a well-known competitor and writer.Topics covered include:

- Assessing your horse

- Equipment for horse and rider

- Fitness and conditioning for the horse, including a detailed day-by-day 10-week fitness programme to prepare for a 20-mile ride

- Basic schooling and education

- Handy schooling extras

Feet and shoeing, and basic health care

- The back-up crew

- Choosing and entering a ride

- Taking part in a ride and post-ride cre

- Prevention and treatment of injury

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Clare Wilde. By a well known and popular competitor, the accent throughout is on preparation, with detailed advice on conditioning, monitoring fitness, schooling, feeding and hoof care, and training schedules for varying levels of competition. Rider preparation and fitness are also covered, and the all-important role of the back-up crew.

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Nancy Loving DVM. The author, an American vet with considerable international experience as an endurance rider, team vet and officiating vet and judge, explains the physiological and anatomical issues involved in training and competition. To be read with profit and enjoyment by every competitive rider of any discipline who wishes to finish ‘fit to continue’.

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