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Eventing Explained is a unique, all round view of how to start eventing for riders of all ages wanting to compete in their first affiliated horse trials. As well as being packed with top tips and exercises for riders in all three phases, it is also an ideal aid for parents or other halves of would-be event riders whose weekends will never the same again once they hit the eventing circuit! A who's who section includes, amongst others, the responsibilities of the course designer, builder, secretary, regional coordinator and organiser in running a horse trials, and how their roles are relevant to a competitor. As well as information on getting your horse fit, there are also sections on rider fitness and sport psychology to prepare for the event and to do your best on the day. Colour-coded so you can pick out relevant sections at a glance, Eventing Explained is the must-have guide for riders wanting to compete at BE80, BE90 and BE100 level. AUTHOR: Liza Randall combines her two loves as an equestrian writer and Pilates coach from her case in the Cotswolds. Author of Pilates for Equestrians and former editor of British Eventing Life magazine, she has a passion for eventing, whether watching or competing. Liza is an advocate of classes being available to riders of all abilities, and worked with British Eventing when the BE80 Training series was launched. As an equestrian Pilates coach, Liza trains amateur and professional riders alike, teaching the recruitment of core muscles to develop balance, strength and coordination. ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour throughout

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This British Eventing publication will set you on the right path to eventing success. 'Eventing Explained' offers everything you need to know about the sport, from what to wear, to how to build horse and rider confidence and compete on a winning score. It has been designed to ensure the information is easy to access, including inspirational photographs, amusing cartoons and handy tips. The emphasis is on affiliated competition, but it is also useful for those currently only setting their sights on unaffiliated events. This is an excellent book for anyone who is just starting out eventing and also for people who are already competing. I love the way it's laid out with each section colour coded so you can find the information easily...The book is full of fantastic photographs and I especially like the helpful tips. These are set out in coloured boxes for diet, vet, groom etc which all help to make the book really informative and easy to read...a great book which will appeal to all ages, young or old, and well worth the money. This book contains absolutely everything you need to know about eventing. Explained in great detail, this book covers everything from training techniques to the Event Official's roles. This book contains stunning photos and offers an insight into what eventing brings to a rider. It caters for all ages, giving advice for all levels of entry into the sport - a must-have for any would-be event rider.

This book contains absolutely everything you need to know about eventing. Explained in great detail, this book covers everything from training techniques to the Event Official's roles. This book contains stunning photos and offers an insight into what eventing brings to a rider. It caters for all ages, giving advice for all levels of entry into the sport - a must-have for any would-be event rider. This is an excellent book for anyone who is just starting out eventing and also for people who are already competing. I love the way it's laid out with each section colour coded so you can find the information easily...The book is full of fantastic photographs and I especially like the helpful tips. These are set out in coloured boxes for diet, vet, groom etc which all help to make the book really informative and easy to read...a great book which will appeal to all ages, young or old, and well worth the money. This British Eventing publication will set you on the right path to eventing success. 'Eventing Explained' offers everything you need to know about the sport, from what to wear, to how to build horse and rider confidence and compete on a winning score. It has been designed to ensure the information is easy to access, including inspirational photographs, amusing cartoons and handy tips. The emphasis is on affiliated competition, but it is also useful for those currently only setting their sights on unaffiliated events.

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Liza Randall combines her two loves as an equestrian writer and Pilates coach from her case in the Cotswolds. Author of Pilates for Equestrians and former editor of British Eventing Life magazine, she has a passion for eventing, whether watching or competing. Liza is an advocate of classes being available to riders of all abilities, and worked with British Eventing when the BE80 Training series was launched. As an equestrian Pilates coach, Liza trains amateur and professional riders alike, teaching the recruitment of core muscles to develop balance, strength and coordination.

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