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Horseback Riding in Action
Contributor(s): Calder, Kate (Author)
ISBN: 0778701794     ISBN-13: 9780778701798
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
OUR PRICE:   $8.96  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: October 2000
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Temporarily out of stock - Will ship within 2 to 5 weeks
Annotation: Readers are introduced to the competitive world of horseback riding in this book that includes tips for the daily care of horses, the basics of horseback riding, practicing, preparing for competitions, and competing in events such as show jumping. Full-color photos and illustrations.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Equestrian
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Fitness & Exercise
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living - Safety
Dewey: 798.23
LCCN: 00-057077
Series: Sports in Action (Paperback)
Physical Information: 0.18" H x 8.44" W x 9.49" (0.34 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Theometrics - Secular
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 49356
Reading Level: 5.8   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 1.0
 
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.
Publisher Description:
Get in the game with Crabtree's exciting series on some of children's favorite sports.

Features:
-- the history of the sport
-- basic rules of play
-- equipment and safety precautions
-- techniques and quick tips for kids on how to improve their skills
-- action-packed photos showing boys and girls demonstrating moves
-- emphasis on the value of fair play and teamwork
-- how the professional leagues work

The competitive world of horseback riding starts with caring for horses. Children will learn about the daily care of horses and the basics of horseback riding including equipment, mounting and dismounting, turning, stopping, trotting, and cantering.

Other topics cover:
-- practicing
-- preparing for competitions
-- competing in events such as show jumping
-- equitation or form and appearance