Grid Pro Quo - by Margaret Rizzo McKelvy (Paperback)

About the Book

"This modern-day quick reference to more than 50 grids and jumping exercises brings the best of top international training and instruction into your home ring. Build your skillset and your horse's confidence and conditioning with a fantastic selection of lessons contributed by the pros"--

Book Synopsis

Favorite lessons from the pros to improve your horse's adjustability, connection, and performance over fences.

This modern-day quick reference to more than 50 grids and jumping exercises brings the best of top international training and instruction into your home ring. Build your skillset and your horse's confidence and conditioning with a fantastic selection of lessons you can use to:

• Diversify your training routine.


• Sharpen your horse prior to competition.


• Address specific problem areas.

Within these pages you'll have regular access to the tips and tricks that have brought some of the most accomplished riders and trainers professional success. Amateur eventer Margaret Rizzo McKelvy has compiled an unparalleled collection of exercises for any jumping discipline--eventing, show jumping, hunters, and equitation--by tapping the expertise of a remarkable group of top equestrians never before found together in one instructional book, including Olympians Anne Kursinski, Phillip Dutton, Kim Severson, Ingrid Klimke, and Boyd Martin. Plus, you'll find:

• Easy-to-follow diagrams and clear explanations make it a snap to recreate the lessons at home.


• Workouts are easy to modify for smaller or larger arenas.


• Recommendations help you adjust exercises as needed relative to the experience level of riders and horses.

This one-of-a-kind resource is not only a fabulous addition to any rider's training toolbox, it is invaluable to coaches and instructors looking for ideas and inspiration to help keep their students engaged and growing as riders and educated horsepeople.

Review Quotes

"This book is an exceptional tool to add
to anyone's toolbox in the search to better oneself as a trainer and partner to
a horse." --Stephen Bradley, Two-Time Gold-Medal Winner, Pan American Games; Land Rover Burghley Champion; Kentucky
Three-Day Event Champion

"These exercises are 100% user and ammy friendly. My favorite
exercises are ones where the pro rider allows for some adjustability - where
you can start with one way to accomplish the grid, but can add more to the
exercise as you and your horse become comfortable and successful at it. There
are hours of homework in these pages. You certainly won't ever be bored! Grid Pro Quo would
make a great gift for a trainer or competitive riding friend, and is a
tremendous resource to have in any tack room. These exercises stand the test of
time, and will be as relevant as they are today for years to come." --Heels Down Magazine

"Spice up your training with exercises for riders and horses of all levels in a hand and easily accessible format." --UnTacked Magazine

"If you love showjumping and exercising horses over fences in general, then pick up your feet and gallop don't walk to the store and pick up this book. Quid Pro Quo offers an amazing selection and pertinent advice on everything gridwork that will help elevate your horse literally to the next level. A fabulous resource that is well overdue, with input from big names you'll recognize such as Boyd Martin, Ingrid Klimke and Anne Kursinski. Well worth the spend. Get busy!" --Catskill Horse