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Recently updated and extended, The Horse Illustrated Guide to Western Riding covers the fundamentals—from loping and galloping to trail riding and showing. Complete with step-by-step instructions, countless tips, full-color photos, and an easy-to-use glossary, this book takes the guesswork out of western riding.

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Recently updated and extended, Trail Riding joins the experience and enthusiasm of equestrian Micaela Myers with the wisdom of Horse Illustrated to bring this definitive guide to beginning trail riders. The book covers the fundamentals of America’s #1 equestrian pasttime—from picking out the right gear and training your horse for the trail to planning your jaunt and learning proper trail manners. Complete with step-by-step instructions, countless tips, full-color photos, and an easy-to-use glossary, this guide takes the guesswork out of trail riding.

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Learn how to cultivate and hone that winning edge.<br /> <br />Have you ever dreamed of taking your horsemanship to the next level; have you ever left the arena thinking you could have done better – or wondering why you didn't? International author, horse riding champion and judge Joanne Verikios shares her years of expertise and experience in this insightful book. <b><i>Winning Horsemanship</i></b> will show you how to achieve the success you desire and deserve. Learn how to master yourself, your horse and the secrets of winning!<br /> <br />You will discover:<br />– How to double your enjoyment of your horse… in and out of the arena<br />– Tips and secrets of successful ring craft used by top trainers and riders<br />– How to avoid painful, costly mistakes that can hold you back – or get you hurt<br />– The psychology of confidence (and how to share it with your horse)<br />– How simple changes in what you think can change the way your horse behaves<br />– 7 proven steps to prepare your horse for any competition<br />– Subtle ways to take control and say goodbye to poor performance forever<br /> <br />Have more fun with your horse.

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• Full-color guide to 50 trails, many of them within city limits • Routes rated for fitness for walkers, runners, and hikers San Francisco is home to more than 800,000 residents and hosts more than 17 million business and leisure travelers each year. But few visitors—or locals, for that matter—realize that there are more than 220 premier parks and 70 miles of hiking trails in the city itself. Urban Trails: San Francisco is the only guide available that details so many trails within the boundaries of the city, including mainland San Francisco and the city’s four islands: Alcatraz, Angel, Treasure, and Yerba Buena. With a focus on parks and trails, here you’ll find 50 routes for walkers, runners, and hikers. Other features include: • Trailhead directions, including public transit options • Info for families and dog owners • Trail distance, high point, estimated time, amenities, and more • Sidebars on area history, nature, tips, and sights

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From Pig&#39;s Eye to a pig on the field, the long and rich legacy of the St. Paul Saints is central to the history of baseball in Minnesota. Celebrate the players, owners, managers, and fans&mdash; and the Saints&#39; return to downtown St. Paul near the spot where the Olympic team first played in 1859.<br /><br />Some fans remember the historic Saints, which provided top- notch baseball in the years before the Minnesota Twins. Others grew up with the current St. Paul Saints, which has pioneered the comeback of independent teams and leagues and left a significant mark on the baseball landscape, as well as adding the &quot;Fun is Good&quot; game-day atmosphere, illustrated best by co- owners Mike Veeck and Bill Murray. And, of course, there are the players, past and present, including Eric Tipton, Roy Campanella, Stan Williams, Ila Borders, J. D. Drew, and Darryl Strawberry, who have made invaluable contributions to the heritage of the game in the city, in the state, and in the Midwest. All of the fan favorite memories and baseball action are captured by Stew Thornley&#39;s The St. Paul Saints.

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In Bulls, Bears, and Basketball, financial planning veteran Chuck Thoele makes the case that average investors can learn a lot from their hardwood heroes. Guiding readers through the colorful history of NCAA basketball, Thoele draws parallels between some of the game’s most dramatic moments and the must-know principles of building financial security. He tells of unstoppable teams, coaching geniuses, and glorious victories and relates them to essential lessons about investing, insurance, retirement, estate planning and more. Assess your team, scout the competition, perfect your offense, get tough on defense, and keep an eye on the clock as you chart your game plan for a financial championship!

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The untimely death of Dougal Haston in 1977 robbed climbing of one of its most charismatic, controversial and enigmatic figures. A man of extremes, who managed to combine a rock star's lifestyle with a career at the cutting edge of world mountaineering, Haston remains a cult figure whose deeds have inspired generations of climbers world-wide.
Connor traces the career of a great climber from his native Scottish hills to his startling feats on Everest and the world's other great mountains.This definitive biography, which draws on never before seen diaries, explores the agonised development of Haston the man.

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“Simplicity is the shortest distance between two points.” ― Bruce Lee, The Tao of Jeet Kune Do The best of both Eastern and Western stick fighting techniques The Art and Science of Stick Fighting is a unique, non-style specific, approach to fighting with the short stick. Its curriculum is streamlined and divided into nine logical stages of training that allow the reader to quickly and methodically learn and develop the skills needed for fighting with the stick. Whether you are just starting out, or have been practicing stick fighting for years, there is something for everyone in this book. Also included are systematic workouts and descriptions of how to make and use specific training equipment as you learn and master The Art and Science of Stick Fighting . The Art and Science of Stick Fighting features Nine levels of instruction, progressing from easy to expert Over 700 photos with motion arrows A “nondenominational” approach to the stick, utilizing the best of Eastern and Western arts A comprehensive, methodical approach to building stick fighting skills This book stands apart from other stick fighting training manuals because it emphasizes the dynamics of combat. Many other books focus on forms and twirling. The author draws on thirty years of martial experience, presenting the best of both Eastern and Western traditions. The Art and Science of Stick Fighting begins with the basics, upon which everything else relies. A stable stance Basic footwork An effective guard From there you learn different types of strikes and how to practice them in helpful, easy-to-learn patterns. The aim is to grow so comfortable wielding a stick that it is as though the stick has become an extension of your body. Once the basics are in place, you learn the strategies and tactics of fighting with the stick at long, middle, and close range. By controlling the distance, you control the fight! Learn important guidelines for sparring, from light contact up to full-contact training. Learn how to construct your own padded weapons. Learn effective fighting tips that will rev up your game. Also included are chapters on advanced techniques; combating short ranged weapons such as a knife to long range weapons like the staff. Even detailed techniques to use when your opponent is armed but you are not! Whether you already study the stick or are just starting out, if you want to learn how to get an edge , The Art and Science of Stick Fighting is for you!

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