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Surviving the unexpected : fall safety training for horse riders / Lindsay Nylund.

by Nylund, Lindsay.

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[United States] : Nylund Pty Ltd, c2015.

Horsemen and horsewomen -- Health and hygiene.

Physical fitness.

Horses -- Exercise.

162 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Introduction -- Theory and science -- Skill learning and training methods -- Vaulting skills and simulation activities -- Skills assessment -- References -- Index -- About the author.

Lindsay Nylund provides a practical guide to fall safety for riders of all disciplines--professional, amateur, young and old. Lindsay, a former Olympic gymnast and coach of many national champions, has qualifications in fitness, training, physical education and human resource management. The techniques and skills have been developed in consultation with doctors, scientists and industry professionals and refined by training conducted with over 400 riders across many disciplines. In clear and straightforward language this book includes: theory, science and fall safety training methods; a single initial emergency response action for all fall incidents; the learning progression for basic and advanced fall safety skills; simple and advanced fall simulation activities; pre-ride warm-up and safety routines; a fall safety instructor guide; a rider self-help guide with over 10 activities that can be self-taught.

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