Western Practice Lessons

Charles Strickland.

Second hand, paperback.

This highly visual collection of riding exercises will build specific Western riding skills and foster greater communication between horse and rider. Effective step-by-step lessons feature a complete description of gaits and movements, purpose and benefits, analysis and instructions, cautions, and tips for better performance.

Make the most of your riding time. Charlene Strickland’s step-by-step lessons are full of tips, diagrams, and photographs that will help you achieve greater harmony with your horse as you refine your riding skills. Designed to help you efficiently perfect the fundamentals of Western riding — rhythm, relaxation and suppleness, readiness, engagement and impulsion, and straightness — you’ll learn to view each ride as an opportunity to improve the nuances of your horsemanship. Saddle up and start riding like a champion!