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Western, Equitation, Horsemanship, and Showmanship by Dwight Stewart About the book: This informative book is an attempt by the author to pass on the methods he uses in training horses, gathered from his more than five decades as a trainer, breeder and exhibitor. Mr. Stewart's basic premise is that horses can be trained in a humane manner, where the first step always involves gaining the horse's confidence. With that stipulated, he outlines a training course that advances step-by-step, with competition in horse shows the eventual goal for both horse and rider. Among the many subjects covered by Mr. Sward are the history of various accepted methods of horse-training and how they evolved through the years, including the evolution of equipment originally used at the time of the Moors' conquest of Spain; an attempt to familiarize equestrians with the rules of horse shows and the need to understand them; and ways to teach young riders as well as older ones. He also goes thoroughly into horse psychology, use of the longe line in training the young horse, modern training methods, riding the green colt; the gaits of the horse, different types of saddles, reining, the western pleasure horse, the trail horse, and much more. This book is hardcover with a paper protection, gently used, in good condition, there are not ripped pages, the pages does have faded color, it was published in 1973. From a smoke-free and pet free home.