101 Jumping Exercises : For Horse and Rider

by Dianna Robin Dennis, David O'Connor, Linda L. Allen

Linda Allen has spent more than 35 years in the equestrian industry, training, riding, jumping, competing, and designing courses. In 101 JUMPING EXERCISES FOR HORSE & RIDER, she provides a logical and consistent series of exercises presented in a fun and appealing way, with clear arena maps and straightforward instructions. For each exercise, Linda covers set-up; how to ride the exercise; steps to make the exercise more difficult; what every successful rider should keep in mind while working; when to move on to the next step; and the benefits of the exercise.

This must-have workbook, a sequel to the successful "read-and-ride" 101 Arena Exercises and 101 Horsemanship & Equitation Patterns, stresses safety, skill building, and success for riders of all ages and levels of experience, whether their interest is in show jumping, eventing, hunters, equitation, or just plain having fun with their horses. Designed in the same user-friendly format as the previous books, with a lay-flat comb binding, the book can be hung on the barn wall or draped over a jump standard in the training area so the reader/rider can refer to it from the saddle.

Genres: Horses, Nonfiction, Reference, Education

224 pages, Hardcover

First published November 18, 2002

Reviews

[Linda McClaren PhD]

I used this book as a text for classes I taught at William Woods University in the Division of Equestrian Studies since it was first published in 2002. Start on page 1, follow the suggestions and exercises written within and you will have a horse and rider who can accomplish more than they thought they could when you get to the end! Linda Allen is recognized internationally as a world class horsewoman, trainer, and advocate of the horse.

[Juliana]

A great book for not only diagrams to make courses but also lists what you should pay attention to for each particular course (in terms of how to ride it). I've been told that 101 Dressage Exercises is a great one too :)

[Negin Hdzdh]

Such a fantastic book to study for every equestrian who is deep into showjumping❤️

[Jen]

Excellent reference book, primarily for gymnastic exercises. There are a breadth of exercises, starting from single poles for the baby horses, up to more complicated exercises to help more experienced horses and riders with different concepts.

My only complaint is that previous exercises are often referenced as far as setup and distances. There was plenty of room in the "Setup" section to put in the specifics of setting up each exercise, rather than making the reading have to flip back through the pages to previous exercises and their setup info.

[shane]

Ha. Yes, I am really reading (or rather, studying) this book. I'm riding a whole lot now, and I'm finding myself jumping solo a lot so I need ideas for courses. This book has great ideas for courses that target all sorts of training needs. Just wish those jumps weren't so darn heavy.

[Vanessa]

Good book to have at a hunter/jumper barn even if the facility is not super competitive. Great ideas for gymnastics. Useful for someone starting from square one with a horse and also for the intermediate types.

[Rebekah]

Clear, concise instructions with a purpose, benefit,reminder and diagram for each exercise. Simplicity at its best.

[Rosebrook]

I loved the diagrams and the explanations in this particular book, as well as in the rest of the series!

[Lilian]

Really enjoyed it, can't wait to try the exercises out!