Intermediate Western Exercises (Arena Pocket Guides)

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Summary: instructions
Review: i found this book to help with an organized training workout but expected to find more instructions on getting the horse to perform the movements

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Summary: Great ideas, need further instruction
Review: I like the thought behind these exercises and this book, but I thought it needed more instruction. Some of this stuff I had never heard of and it's hard to learn something and teach your horse at the same time.

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Summary: I learned a western half halt!
Review: I'm a dyed in the wool western rider and have heard trainers say "check your horse" but didn't realize until I bought this book that a western check is about the same thing as what dressage riders call a half halt. With just this one exercise from this book, I am now finally getting my horse collected. I like the handy size - I stuff it in the gullet of my saddle on top of the blanket. I bought the advanced western book too.

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Summary: I learned a western half halt!
Review: I'm a dyed in the wool western rider and have heard trainers say "check your horse" but didn't realize until I bought this book that a western check is about the same thing as what dressage riders call a half halt. With just this one exercise from this book, I am now finally getting my horse collected. I like the handy size - I stuff it in the gullet of my saddle on top of the blanket. I bought the advanced western book too.

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Summary: As you progress in your Western riding, use this guide.
Review: When you are ready to move on to the intermediate stage of Western riding, use this handy comb bound guide to help you hone your balance, perfect your use of the aids, continue transitions, master bending, start lateral work and begin collection. At the end of the 10 lessons, there is a test and scoresheet to help you or your instructor determine whether you are ready to move on to the next level.