Taking up Riding as an Adult »

Diana Delamar is a freelance writer and editor specializing in veterinary topics and human health-care trends. She is the author of The Guilt-Free Dog Owner's Guide and Taking Up Riding as an Adult, both from Storey Books.

For adults who dream of horseback riding but believe this is a skill that must be mastered during childhood, this book offers step-by-step advice for achieving that dream. Topics include finding an instructor, assessing horse health, purchasing horse tack and supplies, buying your own horse, and much more.

Diana Delmar is the author of The Guilt-Free Dog Owner's Guide, Help! My Puppy is Driving Me Crazy, and Taking Up Riding As An Adult. Diana is a professional journalist and editor who has written for many physician and veterinary publications. She lives in Rockville, Maryland, with her husband, two cats, and her boxer, Beau.

1 Riding for Fun and Exercise

2 Finding a Lesson Barn and Instructor

3 Riding Clothes for Comfort

4 Injury Prevention and Riding Safety

5 Horse Tack and Supplies

6 Basic Horse Care

7 Horse Illnesses and Ailments

8 When Is It Time to Buy a Horse?

9 The Barn Community

Appendix A: Pricing Guide

Appendix B: Resources

Glossary

References and Recommended Reading

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