This book focuses on equestrian sports, looking at the origins and history of the sport, the biomechanics and physiology of riding, and the causes and treatments of injuries in equestrian sports.
General Note
Includes glossary.
Content Note
An overview of equestrian competitive sports - The physics of equestrian sports - Biomechanics and the horse and rider - The environmental factors of equestrian sports - The right horse for the sport - Training, conditioning, and nutrition - Psychology and the human/horse interaction.