Training the Three-Day Event Horse and Rider

{{Short description|1995 book by James C. Wofford}}

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Training the Three-Day Event Horse and Rider ({{ISBN|0-385-42520-1}}) is a 1995 book written by James C. Wofford, covering each phase of the equestrian sport of eventing, as well as a brief history of the event and a section on choosing a proper horse for the sport. The book ends with a section on conditioning and interval training, and provides several grids for gymnastic jumping. The book is considered a classic by American eventers.

The book is part of the Doubleday Equestrian Library Series (Doubleday, NY). It began printing in 1995, was discontinued, and then began reprinting in 2006.

Chapters

  • History and Development of the Three-Day Event
  • Selecting and Evaluating the Three-Day Prospect
  • Equipment for Horse and Rider
  • Dressage
  • Cross-Country
  • Show Jumping
  • Conditioning
  • Putting It All Together
  • Appendix I: Interval Notation and Conditioning Gallops
  • Appendix II: Sample Schedules
  • Appendix III: Gymnastic Show Jumping

Category:1995 non-fiction books

Category:Books about sports

Category:Eventing

Category:Doubleday (publisher) books

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