195 Arena Exercises Across Every Discipline is the arena reference book that riders and instructors have been looking for — a wide-ranging, practical collection that spans western, English, jumping, gaming, and ranch riding, all in one organized, easy-to-use volume.
Whether you're planning your next riding lesson, preparing a student for competition, or simply looking for fresh ideas to bring to your training sessions, this book delivers 195 exercises drawn from nearly every corner of the equestrian world — from beginner steering patterns to advanced competition-ready exercises used at horse shows across the country.
What's inside:
- 195 exercises organized by section — from arena geometry and rider balance to lateral movements, jump courses, and gaming events
- Clear visual diagrams including a labeled dressage court, lateral movement illustrations, ground pole spacing guides, and jump stride references
- Quick-reference instruction on how to ride fundamental exercises — practical enough to bring to the arena rail
- Competition patterns from western disciplines including horsemanship, showmanship, trail, ranch, and reining
- English and jumping content including pole exercises, jump courses, and Prix Caprilli
- Gymkhana games, speed obstacles, and horse camp activities for youth programs and group lessons
- Rider warm-up tips to help horse and rider prepare for productive, focused sessions
Designed for instructors. Useful for every rider.
Riding instructors will find this book invaluable for lesson planning and curriculum development across skill levels and disciplines. Students and independent riders will appreciate having a ready library of exercises and patterns to draw from — whether they're preparing for a specific class at a show or simply making the most of their time in the saddle.
This is not a step-by-step training manual for any single discipline — it is something arguably more useful: an excellent working reference that introduces riders and instructors to the full breadth of arena work, with enough instruction to actually use it.
