{"product_id":"making-the-time-an-expert-guide-to-cross-country-riding-paperback-softback-9781405102926","title":"Making the Time; An Expert Guide to Cross Country Riding (Paperback \/ softback) 9781405102926","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eMaking the Time\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eAn Expert Guide to Cross Country Riding\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eStuart Tinney (Author), Alison Duthie (With)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781405102926, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 26 May 2004\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e144 pages\u003cbr\u003e24.4 x 17.4 x 0.8 cm, 0.327 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eA crucial element of eventing is that horse and rider complete the cross-country course within a set time ('the optimum time'). If the competitor takes longer, significant penalty points are awarded against him or her. Many eventers try to achieve the optimum time by taking unnecessary risks, which, as Stuart Tinney explains, can be avoided if the correct training is carried out.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStuart Tinney, an Olympic gold medallist, completed the Sydney Olympic course easily within the optimum time, not through uncontrollable speed but through accurate and controlled riding. This skill and the associated training and horse management are explained and demonstrated in the book, including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEquipment for the horse and rider\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWalking the course\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRiding cross country safely and efficiently\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTraining for cross country in the arena\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHorse fitness and management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHorse types\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book will therefore be of interest to all eventers from introductory to advanced level.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhotograph of Stuart Tinney riding Calvin at Berrima by Max Wilson: agenda photography\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eForeword. \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Equipment for the Horse and Rider.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Walking the Course.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Riding Cross Country Safely and Efficiently.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Training for Cross Country in the Arena.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Horse Fitness.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Horse Management.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Horse Types.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Summing Up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. How It All Started.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStuart’s Results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Agriculture \u0026amp; farming [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Agriculture \u0026amp; farming\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Agriculture%20\u0026amp;%20farming%20%5BTV%5D%22\"\u003eTV\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52433838670104,"sku":"9781405102926","price":46.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781405102926.jpg?v=1784855190","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/making-the-time-an-expert-guide-to-cross-country-riding-paperback-softback-9781405102926","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}