This beautiful book is a spectacular overview of McCarthy's exciting Western work, splendidly reproduced in full color. The finest presentation of Bohlin products, both plain and fancy, for working cowboys as well as famous stars and personalities. Photos and text from public and private collections throughout the United States. Highlighting the unmatched collection of the Autry Museum. Riding styles, as well as apparel and tack, were developed out of specific historical requirements that were then modified to suit contemporary sporting needs.
Riders communicate to their horses with aids, or cues.
After learning to mount, dismount, and attain proper body position, the novice rider must learn coordinate the aids, an important step in becoming proficient. To make the transition from the halt to the walk, for example, the rider squeezes his or her lower legs against the horse's sides at the girth to generate forward impetus while simultaneously relaxing the hands to allow the horse to begin moving.