--- product_id: 50543922 title: "Complete Horse Riding Manual (DK Complete Manuals)" price: "€ 37.96" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/50543922-complete-horse-riding-manual-dk-complete-manuals store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Complete Horse Riding Manual (DK Complete Manuals) **Price:** € 37.96 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Complete Horse Riding Manual (DK Complete Manuals) - **How much does it cost?** € 37.96 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/50543922-complete-horse-riding-manual-dk-complete-manuals) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Learn all there is to know about horse riding, from horse care and show jumping to what it takes to master dressage, with this comprehensive guide from DK . It's no secret that horses are supremely beautiful and intelligent beings. With the right care, they can form an incredibly rewarding bond with you whilst you ride. This classic reference book offers a plethora of riding techniques for all riders. Suitable for both novice and advanced riders, and for equestrian fans of all ages, this book will guide you through every stage of the horse-riding process from the first time in the saddle to mastering advanced riding skills. Dive straight in to discover: - Detailed sections on dressage, show-jumping, cross-country and more - Standard riding methods presented in an imaginative way complemented by photo sequences - Includes illustrated troubleshooting sections - Explains the symbiotic relationship between horse and rider This book is brimming with in-depth knowledge, including advice on finding the best horse for you, top tips on training a young horse, forming the ultimate horse-and-rider team, as well as boosting and maintaining your own physical fitness and the stamina of your horse. Revised and updated to include all the latest techniques and equipment, you'll find everything you need to know about basic horse training, dressage training, and mental and physical preparation - for both horse and rider - as well as how to find and develop your ultimate horse. Presented in spectacular visual detail, this book is the ultimate guide to perfecting your equestrian skills. Featuring tips from internationally renowned horse trainer William Micklem, Complete Horse Riding Manual is a truly thoroughbred guide that is a must-have for any horse lover. Review: Excellent guide to all types of horse riding - Excellent book for all level of riders BUT it is more suited to the advanced rider. It covers a lot of subjects from getting started as a beginner rider (the first 105 pages) to competition level in Dressage, Showjumping and Cross-country. I would view this as a book for a life-time of reading, a resource that you can keep going back to over the years. I particularly like how it covers the fitness & feeding of horses, rider fitness is covered really well in diagram format as well as written and the mental preparation for a rider. Excellent glossary of information too. As a beginner rider myself, lots of this book is way over my skill level but it is written so well that it is a pleasure to read even if I can't actually do what they are talking about. So if you are looking for a step by step guide to the basics, this book won't help you enough but if you are looking for a book that will be used over and over again as you advance then it's worth having especially if you are an information nerd. Review: Good for adults learning to ride again - After recently returning to horse riding after an 18 year break, I was struggling to take all the information in during my lessons. This is a great book to help refresh your memory on the basics. Most of the book is taken up by tips for more advanced riders (dressage, show jumping, cross country, training horses...) but I have found that some of these sections are also helpful for novices too (such as riding circles, straight lines...) There is also a large section on rider fitness at the back of the book which covers gentle exercises to improve your position, balance, strength, suppleness and core fitness. As an adult returning to the saddle I was surprised at how out of shape I was! I tried the exercises and my instructor can see, and maybe more importantly, I can feel improvement. Would recommend. ## Features - Warning:Not suitable for children under 3 years. For use under adult supervision ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 361,521 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 192 in Horses 279 in Horse Care (Books) 378 in Riding & Horsemanship (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 196 Reviews | ## Images ![Complete Horse Riding Manual (DK Complete Manuals) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/9118oiNaRcL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent guide to all types of horse riding *by C***H on 27 August 2015* Excellent book for all level of riders BUT it is more suited to the advanced rider. It covers a lot of subjects from getting started as a beginner rider (the first 105 pages) to competition level in Dressage, Showjumping and Cross-country. I would view this as a book for a life-time of reading, a resource that you can keep going back to over the years. I particularly like how it covers the fitness & feeding of horses, rider fitness is covered really well in diagram format as well as written and the mental preparation for a rider. Excellent glossary of information too. As a beginner rider myself, lots of this book is way over my skill level but it is written so well that it is a pleasure to read even if I can't actually do what they are talking about. So if you are looking for a step by step guide to the basics, this book won't help you enough but if you are looking for a book that will be used over and over again as you advance then it's worth having especially if you are an information nerd. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good for adults learning to ride again *by K***9 on 13 April 2019* After recently returning to horse riding after an 18 year break, I was struggling to take all the information in during my lessons. This is a great book to help refresh your memory on the basics. Most of the book is taken up by tips for more advanced riders (dressage, show jumping, cross country, training horses...) but I have found that some of these sections are also helpful for novices too (such as riding circles, straight lines...) There is also a large section on rider fitness at the back of the book which covers gentle exercises to improve your position, balance, strength, suppleness and core fitness. As an adult returning to the saddle I was surprised at how out of shape I was! I tried the exercises and my instructor can see, and maybe more importantly, I can feel improvement. Would recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My bible for all things horse! *by E***S on 10 June 2013* I love this book & dip in & out of it regularly; loads of info from start to finish on training & horse care; fittening for competiton, trouble shooting & more. Very much written with the horse's best interests at heart rather than the human's; which I like. William Micklem sure knows his stuff! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/50543922-complete-horse-riding-manual-dk-complete-manuals](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/50543922-complete-horse-riding-manual-dk-complete-manuals) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-19*