by Lisa Randall
First published 2012
Lisa Randall opens her comprehensive guide by addressing riders ready to enter their first affiliated competitions. She tackles the three-phase challenge that defines eventing, offering practical exercises and tips for each discipline. Randall explains the network of officials who make competitions possible, from course designers to regional coordinators, showing how their work affects every competitor. She covers conditioning programs for both horse and rider, then moves into sport psychology techniques for competition day performance. The book uses color coding to help readers quickly locate relevant information. Randall focuses specifically on BE80, BE90, and BE100 levels, making this accessible for beginning competitors. She also considers the family members who will be drawn into the eventing world alongside the rider. The guide balances technical preparation with the human elements of entering this demanding sport.
Genres: sports, non-fiction, how-to, guides
Vibes: informative, instructional, thought-provoking
Tropes: how-to, instructional
342 pages · Kindle Edition · Kenilworth Press