From Back Cover:
The Women Equestrian is a book for females of any age who love horses and the freedom of riding. It is tailor written for the woman; its purpose is to inspire, educate and foster the efforts of the developing equestrian who must also maintain a lifestyle outside of the ring. This book carefully educates the begining rider while encouraging spirit and compassion to ride both correctly and safely. Between the covers of this book, the reader will find chapters full of information essential to the overall development of the complete equestrian.
Table of Contents:
A History of the Woman Equestrian
The Female Equestrian
Choosing an Instructor
What to Wear
The First Lessons
Choosing a Stable
The Feminine Self
Voices: Mental and Emotional
Time Management
Proper Nutrition
Exercise: In and Out of the Saddle
How to Ride
The Basic Concepts
Basic Equipment
Going to a Show
Horse Talk: A Glossary
It's Not Just You
A History of the Horse
Diagrams of the Horse
Stable Care
Shoeing
Disciplines
Dressage
Eventing
Hunting
Polo
Racing
Show Jumping
Steeplechasing