Advanced Western Riding

Newly updated and extended, Advanced Western Riding joins the experience and enthusiasm of equestrienne Kara L. Stewart with the wisdom of Horse Illustrated to bring this definitive guide to advanced western riders. The book goes beyond the fundamentals to teach readers how to refine their riding skills, from the right mental attitude to the proper seat and hands to advanced schooling techniques and competition advice. Complete with step-by-step instructions, countless tips, full-color photos, and an easy-to-use glossary, this guide takes the guesswork out of advanced western riding. It covers: *Developing better balance and seat *Refining effective aids and cues *The inner aspects of riding *Striving for self-carriage *Smooth transitions *General conditioning tips *Show classes *Cow events *And much more! If you want to take your riding to the next level, to compete, to win, and to enjoy your riding more than ever before, then Kara's book is for you.