Stop horsing around and perfect your equestrian skills with this thoroughbred guide! Ground-breaking technical photographic sequences, combined with expert advice, make this an essential read for both the novice and seasoned rider. Whether a showjumper or a cross country racer, this title offers professional tips on mental and physical preparation for both horse and rider that will ensure equestrian excellence.

With an outstanding international reputation as an equestrian coach and trainer William Micklem is the National Coach of the Irish Horse Board and Training Director of the Gleneagles Mark Phillips Equestrain Centre. He is a presenter, commentator and contributor to leading equestrian journals. William lives in Enniskerry, Eire.