Showing 1-10 of 10

Philip Herbert, 2006, paperback, 128 pages

An essential guide for anyone who is setting out to build a cross country course by one of Britain's leading course builders.  Clear, practical and money saving information is given on fundamental subjects such as planning, equipment, groundwork, crowd control and health and safety.
Step by step instructions for building every type of obstacle are included, from an L fence to a water complex.

Usually dispatched within 4-6 weeks

REF:  CC011

£14.99

Blyth Tait, 2004, paperback, 128 pages

Being World and Olympic champion, Blyth Tait is the perfect tutor to guide you through all the major issues of cross country.  He illustrates training exercises which can improve your horse's athleticism and confidence.
With most riders experiencing problems at some stage such as refusing, rushing, running out, jumping hollow and napping, Blyth explains clearly how you can resolve such difficulties.
There are also sections on sharpening riders skills, how to deal with problems at competitions and how to tackle almost every kind of jump.

Andy Radford, 2004, hardback, 192 pages

Andy Radford has produced a practical guide for constructing a number of equestrian features including cross country jumps, post and rail fencing and a pair of show jump wings.  Also included is advice on purchasing the correct materials.

REF:  CC012

£14.99

Mike Etherington-Smith, 2003, hardback, 176 pages

Mike Etherington-Smith, an Olympic designer, has provided a practical and informative book exploring course design and how to go about its construction.
Includes details on where to site fences and their best shapes and profiles, how to combine natural features into a design and how to construct water obstacles, combinations and bounces.  This definite manual is an indispensable guide for anyone wishing to design a course, from a basic set-up in a field to international standard.

Blyth Tait, 2006, hardback, 120 pages

With over 200 colour photographs to accompany Blyth's text, this book is a joy to read whether you are a novice or more experienced competitor.
This book is the ultimate obstacle by obstacle explanation of how cross country can be a success.

Hugh Morshead, 2006, spiral-bound

A practical no-nonsense guide to designing and building cost effective cross country fences and courses at all levels, from practice fences in a field to those of three-day event standard.
By reading this book you too will be able to learn the tricks of the trade.

Stuart Tinney, 2004, paperback, 144 pages

An expert guide to cross country riding.  Stuart Tinney, an Olympic medallist, completed the Sydney course within the optimum time, primarily by controlled and accurate riding.
This skill and the associated training and horse management is explained and demonstrated in the book.  Suitable for both novices and more experienced riders.

Sally O'Connor, 1999, hardback

This updated version is regarded as being better than the original which in itself as been widely recognised as a classic.  With revised text and photographs, Sally helps every eventer from novice to more advanced.
Offering guidance, she discusses how to choose the right horse, daily schedule, use of gymnastics and entering competitions.

Andrew Nicholson, 2004, paperback, 144 pages

Eventer Andrew Nicholson provides the reader with a fascinating and invaluable insight in to how to train young horses in the sport and how he personally gets them fit for a competition.
By using colour photographs, he shows how he tackles various obstacles and how to do it correctly.

UK customers wishing to order by post (cheque only) please click here.

Book Terms and Delivery

© First Pasture 2007.  All Rights Reserved