Training The Young Horse: Schooling for Success

by Pippa Punnell, Kate Green

The formative training of a young horse is crucial to its future, making the difference between a positive, willing ride and a troubled under-achiever. This book shows how international eventer, Pippa Funnell--well known for her ability to get the best out of the youngsters she rides--builds a successful bond with the young horse. Using Pippa's personal experience and specially commissioned photographs of the on-going training of her own horses, every step of the process is covered, from assessing potential and backing through to the first competition and beyond. Every rider, whatever their discipline, wants a rewarding partnership with their horse, and this book will show how to lay the essential early groundwork.

Genres: Nonfiction, Horses

160 pages, Paperback

First published May 15, 2002

Reviews

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bought this book for my sister because she was bringing on a young horse and I thought it would be helpful. I read it first and was really impressed with it and bought a copy for myself. I lent it out and they loved it so much I let them keep it. It really is a great reference book to have. The action shots and step-by-step photography is very well done. The descriptions are excellent and simple to understand and apply. I like Pippa's style of bringing on a young horse and she seems to have fun in the process. The title says it is for the young horse but it is great for training or understanding issues in any horse.