101 Eventing Tips - (101 Tips) by James Wofford (Paperback)

About the Book

Blue ribbon-winning techniques for dressage, cross-country and jumping

Book Synopsis

Three-day eventing, known as the "complete competition," requires the same horse-and-rider team to ride a dressage test, a demanding cross-country obstacle course, and a show-jumping round. 101 Eventing Tips includes advice on selecting a horse, establishing horse-and-rider training programs and taking part in entry-level competitions.

From the Back Cover

Eventing, known as the "complete competition," requires the same horse-and-rider team to complete a dressage test, a demanding cross-country obstacle course, and a show-jumping round on the same or successive days. The author, one of this country's most successful competitors and trainers, offers a range of advice on selecting a compatible horse and appropriate tack and rider apparel, creating suitable and realistic training programs for all three phases, and preparing for and then competing in an entry-level event.James C. Wofford competed on U.S. Equestrian Team three-day event squads for two decades, during which he won two Olympic team silver medals and an individual World Championship bronze medal. Now based in Upperville, Virginia, Wofford is one of this country's leading trainers whose students have won many major national and international eventing titles. He is also a well-known television commentator and magazine columnist.

Review Quotes

In Praise of James Wofford's "Training the Three-Day Event Horse and Rider" "Anyone who aspires to train or work with horses should be able to learn something from this wily horseman. I wholeheartedly recommend his splendid book to any eventer, young or old."--Captain Mark Phillips, U.S. Equestrian Team three-day event coach

About the Author

James C. Wofford competed on U.S. Equestrian Team three-day event squads for two decades. During this time he won two Olympic team silver medals and an individual World Championship bronze medal. Now a leading trainer, Wofford's students have won just about every major national and international eventing title.