{"product_id":"riding-in-rhyme-a-humorous-and-poetic-guide-to-the-equestrian-arts-by-john-anthony-davies","title":"Riding in Rhyme: A Humorous and Poetic Guide to the Equestrian Arts by John Anthony Davies","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOW IN PRINT !\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Riding in Rhyme: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eA Humorous Poetic Gui\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s2\"\u003ede \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s1\"\u003eto the Equestrian Arts\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s3\"\u003eby \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s4\"\u003eJohn Anthony \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s5\"\u003eDavies\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s5\"\u003eIllustrated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"s5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe verses in \u003cem\u003eRiding in Rhyme\u003c\/em\u003e were written over a period of years while John Davies was head instructor\/trainer at The Grange Farm Center in London, England, and The St. James Equestrian Facility in Chicago, Illinois. The verses are intended to be humorous and easily remembered, practical lessons, written basically for children, teenagers, and young adult students. They include actual lessons in horsemanship, stable management, and certain personal experiences derived from self-participation in equestrian activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSerious young riders should keep this book close at hand as a simple reference while they progress in ability. The accompanying illustrations reinforce the enjoyment and encourage learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe humorous verses and accompanying cartoons will not only amuse and delight but also educate. Every aspect of the equestrian art from mounting to stable management is described in a very unique and simple form. Younger equestrians in particular will find the \"lessons\" very easy to assimilate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis books makes an ideal gift for horse lovers for Christmas, birthdays, prize giving and special occasions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGroups and associations may wish to purchase at special bulk rates to enable selling of RIDING IN RHYME at fund raising events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eA humorous Poetic Guide to the Equestrian Arts,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eRiding and rhyme it could be said \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTogether form a rhythmic tread \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSo within these pages it is my intention \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eTo describe the equine and equitation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNot by the usual methods you'll find \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eBut by planting a rhythm within your mind \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFor rhythm is needed and never brute force \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWhen you are learning to ride a horse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSo many people have so little time \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOr cannot be bothered, so maybe a rhyme \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWill help them remember or help them to know\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAll about horses and what makes them go \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAnd how they regard us, so that in the end \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThey will know how it feels with a horse as a friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"aqn6v-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"aqn6v-0-0\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSample Poem:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"aqn6v-0-0\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShoeing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"aqn6v-0-0\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"6g92k-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6g92k-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6g92k-0-0\"\u003eHorses’ feet need particular attention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"dgmtc-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"dgmtc-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"dgmtc-0-0\"\u003eSo maybe it’s as well to mention\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"dpk80-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"dpk80-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"dpk80-0-0\"\u003eA few of the things that a farrier can do\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"964st-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"964st-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"964st-0-0\"\u003eTo ensure that your horse will always go true.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"964st-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"964st-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"4hk0m-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4hk0m-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"4hk0m-0-0\"\u003eTo be certain the feet will stay healthy and strong \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"4k08r-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4k08r-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"4k08r-0-0\"\u003eShoes must be checked as a month rolls along \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"6kt2f-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6kt2f-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6kt2f-0-0\"\u003eThey may be left on for six weeks or more \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"bsf0d-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"bsf0d-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"bsf0d-0-0\"\u003eBut then there’s a risk of the feet getting sore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"426ah-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"426ah-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"426ah-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"426ah-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"426ah-0-0\"\u003eWhen horses are shod be it hot iron or cold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"3sgsh-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"3sgsh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"3sgsh-0-0\"\u003eThere are points we should note that will help them to hold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"cnu4-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"cnu4-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"cnu4-0-0\"\u003eThe clip that is made to fit at the toe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"d7337-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"d7337-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"d7337-0-0\"\u003eShould be broad and even and arrowed in low.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"fiode-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"fiode-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"fiode-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"fiode-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"fiode-0-0\"\u003eNails that secure must be driven in tight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"fdnoh-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"fdnoh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"fdnoh-0-0\"\u003eBetween the edge of the hoof and the line that is white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"es5g-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"es5g-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"es5g-0-0\"\u003eWhen they appear through the wall at the side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"al-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"al-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"al-0-0\"\u003eThe clenches are turned down and hammered out wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"7qoqq-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7qoqq-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7qoqq-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7qoqq-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7qoqq-0-0\"\u003eHeels should be level and well opened out \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"3hs44-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"3hs44-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"3hs44-0-0\"\u003eThere cannot be any sharp edges about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"bpiie-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"bpiie-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"bpiie-0-0\"\u003eThe shoe must rest level no daylight at all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"f44fd-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"f44fd-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"f44fd-0-0\"\u003eFrom the flat of the iron to the edge of the wall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"4ubto-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4ubto-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"4ubto-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4ubto-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"4ubto-0-0\"\u003eThe sole and the frog may be trimmed but with care \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4ubto-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"4ubto-0-0\"\u003eOr the elasticity of the heels will not wear \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"e7udo-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"e7udo-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"e7udo-0-0\"\u003eA farrier can help to improve conformation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"6tbgl-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6tbgl-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6tbgl-0-0\"\u003eBy fitting a shoe that corrects faulty action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"7g8tr-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7g8tr-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7g8tr-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"6sjcc-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"6sjcc-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"6sjcc-0-0\"\u003eYou may think it’s easy to make a new shoe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"eos1p-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"eos1p-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"eos1p-0-0\"\u003eBut blacksmiths can make their own tools too! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"eos1p-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"eos1p-0-0\"\u003eThere’s a thing called a buffer, one called a stamp \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"eos1p-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"eos1p-0-0\"\u003eA parer or searcher, a tripod or ramp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"8lgn-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"8lgn-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8lgn-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"8lgn-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8lgn-0-0\"\u003eThere are foot or hoof nippers and a sharp pritchelin \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"8lgn-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8lgn-0-0\"\u003eThat enlarges the hole when the point is knocked in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"c0jo4-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"c0jo4-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"c0jo4-0-0\"\u003eA weighty iron anvil with a large beaky horn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"evh1k-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"evh1k-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"evh1k-0-0\"\u003eA razor-sharp knife that exposes the corn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"739s4-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"739s4-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"739s4-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"739s4-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"739s4-0-0\"\u003eThen tongs are for holding the shoe when it’s hot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"c21mo-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"c21mo-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"c21mo-0-0\"\u003eIf you count all his tools you will find quite a lot \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"5t0g3-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5t0g3-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"5t0g3-0-0\"\u003eThe blacksmith will make and shape each one of those \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5t0g3-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"5t0g3-0-0\"\u003eWhich is probably why you must pay through the nose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"7ct2p-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7ct2p-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7ct2p-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7ct2p-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7ct2p-0-0\"\u003eBut it’s worth every penny for your horse to stay sound \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"7ct2p-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"7ct2p-0-0\"\u003eParticularly when working on rough or hard ground \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"cve4l-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"cve4l-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"cve4l-0-0\"\u003eIf you skimp on your shoes you’ll save money of course \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"cve4l-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"cve4l-0-0\"\u003eBut please do remember, no foot means no horse!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"393ee-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"393ee-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"393ee-0-0\"\u003e\u003cbr data-text=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"el34b-0-0\" data-editor=\"ehjbd\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"el34b-0-0\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"el34b-0-0\"\u003eCopyright John Davies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"el34b-0-0\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"el34b-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"el34b-0-0\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"el34b-0-0\"\u003eISBN: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e9780933316119\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"el34b-0-0\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"el34b-0-0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"el34b-0-0\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eJohn Davies\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"el34b-0-0\" style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJohn Anthony Davies was born near \u003c\/span\u003eLondon, England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA total of thirteen years of military service abroad included tours of duty in Japan, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHong Kong, Middle East and Western \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eEurope. In the last three years he was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eChief Instructor of the Middle East Land \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eForces Military Saddle Club\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eIn 1959 he trained and competed with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ethe Military Team \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003ei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003en the Riding Clubs’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s6\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s7\"\u003eTeam Event at the International Horse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eShow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e White C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003ei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ety, London. Following demobilization the same year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ehe attended the Silver Hound Riding Center in Surrey, England, and qualified for his BHS Instructors Certificate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eFrom 1960 through 1963 he was Chief Instructor at the South London School of Equitation, where he first began teaching blind \u003c\/span\u003eand physically handicapped students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIn 1964 he became Chief Instructor of the famous Chigwell Center, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewhich was the first purpose-built establishment in the world designed solely for the training of disabled riders. The center was administered by the \u003ci\u003eRid\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ei\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eng for the Disabled Trust \u003c\/i\u003ewho were founding members of the \u003ci\u003eBri\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eti\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003esh Riding for the Disabled Association\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e,\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e66 he wrote The Re\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003ein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003es of Life, the first manual ever publish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eed on teaching riding to the ha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s8\"\u003en\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003ed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s8\"\u003ei\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003ecapped. The poem I Saw a Child \u003c\/span\u003epublished in the book has become internationally known and was published in translations in numerous languages. Three riding centers for the handicapped, in the United States, France and Canada\u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003ehave been named after the poem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s8\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eAcknowledged as one of the foremost authorities on teaching \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eriding as a therapeutic recreational activity for the disabled, he was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eadviser to the German, French, Dutch and Canadian national associations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn 1969 John Davies became active in the early f\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003eo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ermation of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eNorth American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eRA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p11\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe Cheff Center for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ethe Handicapped i\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003en A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eugusta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e M\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, which is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003elargest and most mode\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003ern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e facility of its kind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e followed his guidelines \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003ein planning their buildings and programs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s8\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e He also invented and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003edeveloped most of the special riding equipment now being used by \u003c\/span\u003ecenters throughout the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p12\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eIn 1973 he moved to the United States to set up programs and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eassist in the growth of riding for the handicapped in North America. A yea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003er\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e later he became the director\/trainer at\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ethe St. James Equestrian Farm, a one thousand acre facility near Chicago, which he developed for all equestrian disciplines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p13\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eIn 1976 he was elected President of NAHRA (the national advisory \u003c\/span\u003eand controlling body throughout the United states, with over \u003cspan class=\"s9\"\u003e300 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eaffiliated groups) for three consecutive terms. He was examiner for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ethe NAHRA Instructor Certification program, as well as a member of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003ethe accreditation committee. As Honorary Past\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s8\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003ePresident\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s8\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e John \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eDavies acted as liaison between the national committees of the United \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStates and Canada and has represented NAHRA at Inte\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003ern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eational Conferences on Riding for the Disabled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p10\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eCurrently, John Davies continues teaching regular Pony Club \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eclinics and is an adviser to regula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003er\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and disabled riders programs, and lectures at seminars and conferences throughout the world\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e He trains horses and riders for hunting, combined training and dressage up to Grand Prix leve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003el\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p14\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJohn Davies was Race Chairman of the St. Ja\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003em\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ees Steeplechase meet held annually near Chicago for more than a decade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Xenophon Press","offers":[{"title":"Single NEW copy","offer_id":44334433730611,"sku":"XEN-RHYME","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 copies (wholesale rate)","offer_id":44334433763379,"sku":"XEN-RHYME-12copies","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"46 copies (discounted case price) shipping included (50% off cover price)","offer_id":44334433796147,"sku":"xen-RHYME46copies","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"May have bumped corner otherwise new","offer_id":44334433828915,"sku":"XEN~RHYMEused","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/6258\/9491\/files\/image_b5711622-89cb-43a4-b377-6ac5558b65c5.jpg?v=1779387601","url":"https:\/\/baybridle.com\/products\/riding-in-rhyme-a-humorous-and-poetic-guide-to-the-equestrian-arts-by-john-anthony-davies","provider":"Bay \u0026 Bridle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}