title: The Basics of Western Riding
author:  Charlene Strickland 
description: <DIV><P>Experience the thrills, challenges, and fun of Western riding!</P><P>Beginning riders and Western riders of all ages and skill levels will love this complete guide to the exciting world of Western riding. Veteran rider and trainer Charlene Strickland takes you step-by-step through the process of becoming an effective rider, from evaluating a horse to dressing for style and safety.</P><P></P><P>Choosing a Western Horse:Quarter Horse, Appaloosa, Paint, Palomino and more</P><P>Tacking Up:Fitting a saddle,Choosing a bit,Tack care,Proper attire</P><P>Tips and Techniques:Choosing an instuctor,Conditioning,Training,Problem solving</P><P>Competitive Events:Trail riding,Equitation,Endurance riding,Horse shows</P></DIV>
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  Midnight Rider
  
  Kat Martin
  
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  _18_ _19_ _20_ _21_ _22_ _Epilogue_
  
    
  
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  MIDNIGHT RIDER
  
  Copyright © 1996 by Kat Martin.
  
  All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any
  manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief
  quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. For information address
  St. Martin's Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010.
  
  ISBN: 0-312-95774-2
  
  Printed in the United States of America
  
  St. Martin's Paperbacks edition/March 1996
  
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  > In memory of my uncle, Joaquin Sanchez, one of the great American cowboys,
  > his father, Pete, and the dozens of men who were the last of the vaqueros.
  
    
  
  > A special thanks to my husband for his help on this and a