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Packed with specially taken colour photographs, this book provides detailed training advice for the show jumping horse and rider, whether starting from scratch or wishing to compete at higher levels. Known for his effective teaching methods and down-to-earth approach, Ernest Dillon offers guidance on choosing the right horse, working on the lunge, flatwork schooling and early jumping, and the importance of the rider's position. The book deals with jumping training, introducing the horse and rider to simple polework and later, gymnastic grids. The author describes how to overcome common problems; more advanced work with combinations and related distances; walking the course; plus collecting ring and jump-off techniques. The numerous sequence colour photographs depict riders from all levels, from novices to experienced Grand Prix competitors. In addition to practical advice, the book offers encouragement and inspiration and is peppered with the kind of training tips that separate winners from losers. AUTHOR: Ernest Dillon FBHS is a highly respected show-jumping trainer and former chairman of the BHS Training Advisory Group and has been heavily involved with training the British Show Jumping Junior and Young Rider international squads. He instructs internationally and has competed in all three major disciplines at a high level. SELLING POINTS; . Training tips to help separate winners from losers . Numerous colour photographs throughout . Foreword by top international show jumper Ben Maher . Invaluable for riders at all levels ILLUSTRATIONS Colour *

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Author:   Ernest Dillon
Publisher:   Quiller Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Quiller Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 27.00cm
Weight:   0.680kg
ISBN:  

9781905693368

ISBN 10:   1905693362
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   01 August 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

AcknowledgementsForeword by Ben Maher Preface Part One - Training 1. Why Train? 2. Choosing and Obtaining a Show Jumper 3. Starting the Young Horse 4. Working your Horse on the Lunge 5. Jumping without a Rider 6. On Board - the Rider's Position 7. Basic Work on the Flat 8. More Advanced Work on the Flat 9. Finding a Good Distance for Take-Off 10. Getting from Fence to Fence - and Leaving Them Up 11. Related Distances 12. Jumping Combinations 13. Gymnastic Jumping Part Two - Competing 14. Show Jumping Competitions 15. Before the Show 16. Getting There 17. Walking the Course 18. Riding In - Collecting Ring Technique 19. The First Round 20. The Jump-Off 21. What Happens If...? 22. More Advanced Jump Training Part Three - For the Good of the Horse 23. Saddlery and Equipment 24. Schooling Aids and Gadgets 25. Keeping your Show Jumper Part Four - Some Leading Riders and the Future of Our Sport 26. Past Masters 27. What Comes Next? The Last Word Index

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Ernest Dillon FBHS is a highly respected show-jumping trainer and former chairman of the BHS Training Advisory Group and has been heavily involved with training the British Show Jumping Junior and Young Rider international squads. He instructs internationally and has competed in all three major disciplines at a high level.

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