| The Handbook of JUMPING ESSENTIALS: A step-by-step guide explaining how to train a horse to find the proper take-off spot Contributor(s): Lemaire De Ruffieu, Francois (Author) |
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ISBN: 0933316097 ISBN-13: 9780933316096 Publisher: Xenophon Press LLC OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 1997 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Equestrian |
| Physical Information: 0.31" H x 7.52" W x 9.25" (0.58 lbs) 146 pages |
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| Publisher Description: he Handbook of Jumping Essentials by Francois Lemaire de Ruffieu: A step by step illustrated guide explaining how to train a horse to find the proper take-off spot. Lemaire de Ruffieu was first trained and graduated from the Cadre Noir, one of the oldest and most prestigious riding academies in Europe. During his 6 years in the cavalry at Saumur and Fontainbleau, he studied and showed extensively in dressage, stadium jumping, three day eventing and steeplechase. He taught riding in France and throughout the United States and was awarded the title of Master Instructor of the American Riding Instructor Certification program in 1996. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lemaire De Ruffieu, Francois: - Francois Lemaire de Ruffieu grew up in France. He was first trained by Master Jean Couillaud and graduated in 1967 from the Cadre Noir, one of the oldest and most prestigious riding academies in Europe. During his 6 years in the cavalry at Saumur and Fontainebleau, he studied and showed extensively in dressage, stadium jumping, three day eventing and steeplechase. He taught riding in Paris at the Military School of War. Since 1978, he has given clinic throughout United States of America and Europe. His students have won year-end high-score awards in equitation, hunter classes, stadium jumping, dressage, and combined training. In 1987 he was appointed Executive President of France for the Arabian Sport Horse Association. Since 1988, he has been a panel member of the American Riding Instructor Certification Program and in 1996 he was awarded the title of Master Instructor. He currently lives in Florida. |