The Reins of Life by John Anthony Davies
Model Number: 9780851314495
£1.99 GBP
The Reins of Life: An Instructional and Informative Manual on Riding for the Disabled by John Anthony Davies
The Reins of Life offers practical advice and information for anyone invovled in the riding for the disabled movement, whether instructor, doctor, physiotherapist, helper, parent or pupil.
The book deals with teaching methods, the role of the dismounted helper, how to mount, riding technique, exercises in the saddle, and special equipment, and discusses the type and training of horse and pony best suited to this work. Throughout the text the accent is on safety and care, with the rider being encouraged towards maximum self-help.
Hardback.