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Sarah Blanchard, author of the bestselling The Power of Positive Horse Training (Howell Book House), has over four decades of experience with horses. She is a horsewoman and riding instructor with a special interest in dressage and combined training. A licensed riding instructor, Blanchard is on the board of directors of the Hawaii Isle Dressage and Combined Training Association.
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Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
1. A Horse's Talent for Jumping.
2. Finding a Talented Horse.
3. Getting Started: Readiness and Equipment.
4. Balance Basics: Center of Gravity.
5. Preparing for the Jump.
6. Understanding Strides, Distances, and Grids.
7. Beyond the Grid: Riding Single Fences and Courses.
8. Starting the Green Horse over Jumps.
9. Jumping with a Rider.
10. Specializing: Finding the Right Fit.
11. Troubleshooting.
References.
Index.