Product Description
by Hilary Walker (Author)
An easy-to-follow and friendly guide for first time dressage competitors. The author explains where to find dressage competitions and the best type of show for the novice competitor. She describes how to choose the right dressage test for the rider's level, and how to enter a competition. The book also gives detailed advice on preparing the horse and rider for show day, and information about what to expect at a competition. It ends with helpful explanations of the most common comments that dressage judges give on the test sheets.
Author Biography
Originally from England, Hilary Walker currently lives in Maryland with her two horses, two dogs, schizophrenic cat and normal American husband. Her adult son visits on weekends. She competes at Second Level dressage on her home-bred gelding, a Thoroughbred/Welsh Cob cross. One day she'll ride at Third Level! She is author of The Beginner Rider's Guide to Stress-Free Horse Buying, available on Kindle, as well as numerous short non-fiction and fiction stories. Hilary spares no effort in avoiding all aspects of house work, preferring to sit in the saddle or at her laptop instead.
