The complete guide to Western Horsemanship

Now riders at all levels of ability have the means at hand to master one of the most demanding of disciplines, horsemanship. For the beginner, the book is basic and simple to understand, yet at the same time offers insights that intermediate and advanced riders can appreciate. Forget's knowledge and expertise have made possible this comprehensive program of instruction. He discusses, among other topics, the anatomy of the rider and how it affects performance, how to correct rider position and faults, exercises designed to help riders improve their balance and effectiveness at all gaits, and bitting aids and the characteristics of the bitted horse that are important to the winning rider.