Vaulting: The Art of Gymnastics on Horseback

VAULTING: THE ART OF GYMNASTICS ON HORSEBACK - an official demonstrator sport for the 1996 Summer Olympic games. The sport's origins have been traced to caveman drawings, Mongolian warriors & the Roman Cavalry. The book is an introduction & explanation of the sport's different facets of fun that can be had by all ages doing gymnastic type moves on a moving horse. It is illustrated with line drawings, with copy to interest, & enlighten, anyone who reads it. Used as an activity book it combines three facets of learning: kinesthetic (hand/eye coordination), visual & audio skills to promote total learning & understanding of the sport. "A terrific new book... perfect for vaulters, friends or relatives... it tells all about vaulting!" - Young Equestrian Magazine. It is also very therapeutic for the handicapped which is another benefit of this sport. The illustrator's daughter's successful progress toward living a more normal life, despite visual & minor cerebral palsy "challenges," is testimony to this fact. Vaulting is for all ages, & physical abilities & this book is a great introduction that ALL will enjoy. To order write: Mountain Springs Vaulters, 555 W. Sierra Hwy., Acton, CA 93510.Pakizer, Debi is the author of 'Vaulting: The Art of Gymnastics on Horseback' with ISBN 9780963978561 and ISBN 096397856X.