Peter Leone's Show Jumping Clinic: Success Strategies for Equestrian Competitors

Over the years, I have found the English riding discipline to be somewhat stuck in traditionalism and therefor a bit behind in new modern methods. Peter is a far from stuck in traditionalism as can be! I found his thoughts and perspectives on riding to be refreshing, informative, inspiring, and very applicable to all riding disciplines, not just jumping. I have shown this book to several students who are not interested in jumping (one rides western only) and all have been able to take something from it.All writers of riding instruction books talk about "use of the seat". Peter is the first I have ever read to emphasize the importance of "non-use of the seat" as well. This is one of the many tidbits that opened my eyes in this book.Scattered throughout the book are "spot checks" to help you determine just where you are in your riding competence. It is probably not where you think you are. Sometimes it is just use of different words that can make a philosophy or technique stick in your head: like where he talks about using "a little more salt or a little more sugar"; if it won't stick in your head, you can't use it when you need it.This very colorful book contains tons of beautiful photos and well-drawn diagrams that will inspire you to a greater relationship with your horse: your partner, your friend.

Until I read this book, I thought competitive riding was a genteel way of reinforcing good riding techniques. My grand daughter recently placed first in a National Competition and asked me to read this book. Wow, it is a competitive edge in its own right. As reference material, it covers horse and rider training techniques in practical detail. It provides real training exercise as well as the reasoning and measurable checks for the effectiveness of each exercise. "Practice does not make perfect, only perfect practice makes perfect". The information shared in the chapter about walking the course is priceless. I highly recommend this book to competitors and those who wish to enjoy riding from an informed perspective.

I love Peter Leone's "Ride the Body" video, and based on that I finally went ahead and bought the book. It's absolutely gorgeous! With diagrams, excellent explanations, appropriate anecdotes, and some really fantastic photos, this book has enough information for me as a trainer to learn and is easily accessible for the students.There are some great exercises as well as the usual-but-necessary discussion of safe equipment and a proper horse.One of the things about this book that I enjoy over some of the other common jumping manuals is his emphasis on flatwork. He makes it very clear that good dressage could be the difference between winning and just-not-quite.Overall it's a fantastic book with lots of good tips, some wonderful stories, and really educational photos.

Peter Leone is an extraordinary equestrian from extraordinary family of equestrian's including his brothers Armand and Mark Leone who I had the pleasure to watch and admire while they competed in Grand Prixs at Ox Ridge Hunt Club during my youth. In this book Peter presents wonderful, thoughtful exercises for the experienced or aspiring equestrian. I have spent many nights pouring over the pages thinking about how I can incorporate Peter's thoughts in order to improve my riding. Having ridden since I was 8 as a hunter/jumper, qualifying for the Medal and Maclay equitation finals as a teen, and now 44 riding in the Adult Amateurs, this book pushes me to think about my riding so that I can continually hone my equestrian skills. I highly recommend this book. It is extremly user friendly with excellent illustrations, along with examples of current equestrians who are masters of their craft.

Easy to understand. Author is funny and it makes it great to read. :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

Excellent read for the young rider wishing to move up!

This book is awesome!It gives all kinds of details and great explanationsIt also shows great ways to practiceFor me, it is very helpful!

This gives you lessons you can take to the barn....and apply and think about. You and your horse will both benefit. Great book I would recommend to all riders.

Fantastic book. I absolutely love it and refer to it often. Clearly written. you can almost hear Peter speaking through the text. Great advice and great exercises to test yourself. Sometimes, no, most times, the exercises given in books like this take so much setting up that I never actually ride them. Peter sets out simple exercises that are doable! While showcasing teh great international riders he manages to speak to the average amateur rider. Everyone should read it!

This was bought for my daughter's prize giving book. She is 11. She loves horses, but especially jumping and has lessons. She chose it and dips in and out of it. It is a beautiful gift

This book is for the beginners, author talks about thing which every begginer or recreative rider knows. the title should be: "Show jumping directions for a beginers".