Western Practice Lessons

This highly visual collection of riding exercises will build specific Western riding skills and foster greater communication between horse and rider. Effective step-by-step lessons feature a complete description of gaits and movements, purpose and benefits, analysis and instructions, cautions, and tips for better performance.

Charlene Strickland is the author of seven horse books, including The Basics of Western Riding and Competing in Western Shows and Events, published by Storey Publishing. Her articles have appeared in Horse Show, The Horse, The Chronicle of the Horse, Horse and Rider, and Horse Illustrated, among others. A member of the International Alliance of Equestrian Journalists, she regularly reports on horse shows and equestrian personalities. She lives in New Mexico.