by Susan E. Harris (Author)
Audience: The USPC Manuals are required reading for every Pony Club Member, and will continue to be required reading into their new editions. The manuals will also sell to advanced equestrians, horse trainers, and horse owners interested in nutrition, veterinary, and stable management. USPC promotions: Turner will partner with the United States Pony Club to create, promote, and sell new editions of all three Manuals (Beginners and Intermediate available). Steady sales as definitive guides: These established guides are must-haves for horse riders, trainers, and caretakers. The Beginners Manual alone has sold over 104,000 units since it published in 1994, and Turner has sold 3,462 LTD since acquiring the title, as well as 3,462 LTD of the Intermediate 2nd ed. and 454 LTD of the 1st ed. of the Advanced Manual (1996). Renewed interest in Howell backlist: The release of the 2nd Edition offers the opportunity to draw renewed attention to Howell's backlist titles. 276 ILLUSTRATIONS AND PHOTOS
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Updated and enhanced information on the most recent topics added to the Pony Club curriculum, including land conservation, horse health and safety, nutrition and veterinary topics, better organization and easy reference, and a full update of critical developments in riding, instruction, and competition.
Whether you're a member of the United States Pony Club who has achieved the D Level certificates or simply a rider who has mastered the same basic skills, this manual enables you to increase your skills and teaches you what you need to know in order to ride independently and correctly with good position, balance, and use of the aids on the flat, over fences, and in the open.
This manual teaches you not only how to care for and manage your horse, but also the skills needed for conditioning and preparing your horse and yourself for competitions and special events. Features new to this Second Edition include: New and revised coverage of land conservation and horse health and safetyBetter organization for ease of referenceUpdates of critical developments in riding, instruction, and competitionIn-depth revision of nutrition and veterinary topics
From the C Level, you may go on to higher Pony Club certifications, such as the B or A Rating, or specialize in such disciplines as dressage, show jumping, and eventing. Or you may just want the pleasure of caring for your horse and participating in your favorite riding activities. Either way, "The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Intermediate Horsemanship/C1-C2 Level" will give you an excellent basis in horsemanship for the lifelong enjoyment of horses and horse sports.
The United States Pony Club is among the largest equestrian organizations in the United States, with thousands of members in clubs and centers across the country.