Modern Eventing with Phillip Dutton - Phillip with Amber Heintzberger

The Complete Eventing Resource.

Modern Eventing with Phillip Dutton is a fabulously illustrated book that covers training conditioning and competing in all three phases of events: dressage cross-country and show jumping. In addition Dutton includes full chapters describing the special needs of the event horse with tips and advice from the top experts who make up his internationally respected eventing team; his groom his farrier and his veterinarian. Youll find guidance in everything from daily maintenance to braiding and turnout and from hoof care and studs to common health issues and ''vet box'' care of your horse during competitions.

With tips for finding the right event prospect whatever your level of experience as well as Duttons own schooling exercises both on the flat and over fences the book promises to give you the leg up you need for a safe and confident start in the sport.

Everything You Need to Excel in Eventing including:

• Tack & Equipment
• Finding the Right Horse
• Putting Together an Eventing Team
• Horse & Rider Fitness
• Basic Dressage Schooling
• Cross-Country: No Fences
• Cross-Country Jumping
• Introduction to Show Jumping
• Mental Preparation for Horse & Rider
• Warming Up for Each Phase
• Riding the Dressage Test
• Walking the Cross-Country Course
• Planning the Show Jumping Round
• Staying Clear and Making Time
• Grooming Braiding & Quarter Marks
• Feeding the Working Athlete
• Hoof Maintenance Shoes & Studs
• Common Health Problems
• Care of the Event Horse During Competition

Author: Phillip Dutton WithAmber Heintzberger

This 352 page paperback book includes 11 of Phillips personal jumping exercises 269 photos and 11 diagrams.