Some Favorite Days: A Collection of Essays describes some of author Judy Richter's favorite memories, many of which transpired on her 100-acre farm in Bedford, New York. Even though it is just thirty-five miles north of Times Square, Coker Farm-home to Richter's avocation as well as her vocation-is in every other respect, worlds away. For more than forty years, Richter has been in the horse business, training young riders and horses for show competition. During her childhood, Richter rode horses on her parent's farm in New Jersey, and she feels fortunate that her career celebrates her passion. Some of her best days off the farm have been at horse shows up and down the East coast, at her even more rural farm in East Barnard, Vermont, and in New York City itself. Encouraged by family, friends, and fellow writers to write about her life on and off the farm, Richter has found writing to be therapeutic. Some Favorite Days features some of this lifelong horse lover's favorite equines and some of her favorite equestrians. Now, more than ever, Richter appreciates just how lucky she is to enjoy such a blessed life.

Some Favorite Days

Biographies & Memoirs

Richter, Judy

Community & Culture

iUniverse

A leading riding instructor provides lessons in riding positions and aids, jumps, showing, and finding the most suitable horse, among other topics

Horse and Rider: From Basics to Show Competition

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Pets & Animal Care

Arco Pub.

Explains the advantages of longeing, describes the equipment involved, and tells how to work with young, fresh, tense, and tough horses

The Longeing Book (Arco Equestrian Book)

Science & Math

Technology

Simon&Schuster

Discusses acquiring, training, and riding a horse, and preparing for showing the horse in a show.

Horse & rider: From basics to show competition

Sports & Outdoors

Individual Sports

Sovereign Books

For the youngster who wants to learn how to ride. Easy to read and understand. 130 b&amp;w photographs. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Pony Talk: A Complete Learning Guide for Young Riders

Children's Books

Howell Book House

It Begins, It Ends, It Ends, It Begins is a collection of sketches describing some of the author, Judy Richter's, memories of life on and off her one-hundred-acre farm in Bedford, New York. Coker Farm is home to Richter's avocation, as well as her vocation. For over forty-five years Richter has been in the horse business, training young riders and horses for show competition. The farm is a "still point in a turning world" for her family and friends. Though many now are grown and gone, they keep in touch on the Internet and Facebook! Having been actively involved in the sport for nearly half a century, Richter has seen many changes, but she feels "the more things change, the more they remain the same," thanks to the abiding generosity of the horses. To spend her life in the company of these noble creatures is indeed a blessing.

It Begins It Ends It Ends It Begins

Xlibris, Corp.

In this gentle guide to gardening, Judy Richter shares the tips and tricks that have allowed her "galloping garden" to thrive and encourages you to write your own garden story. Richter views the many different plants of her garden as characters in an ongoing drama. Through her work, she has gotten to know the personality of each plant and how to nurture it. She listens to what the plants have to teach her about environmental kindness, patience, and respect. Now, Richter passes those lessons on to you in her five "garden gems." Her gems include insight on how to <ul> <li>honor your roots (your first experiences with your garden);</li> <li>pause before you enter your garden and take a moment to recognize its beauty through the different seasons;</li> <li>start over again and see how your garden and your story evolve;</li> <li>follow the seven principles of xeric gardening to garden with intention and respect; and</li> <li>partner with local pollinators to protect the health of your plants.</li> </ul> In addition to her advice, Richter provides space for you to document your own relationship with your ever-changing garden. She believes that a garden reflects its gardener. What does your garden say about you?

Garden Stories

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Designed for preteens and young teenagers, Riding for Kids guides beginning equestrians through a comprehensive learn-to-ride program. Focusing on the fundamentals of English riding, Judy Chapple covers everything from tacking up for the first time through jumping routines. Stressing safety at all times, Chapple presents a logical and progressive lesson plan that includes more than 150 step-by-step photographs that help reinforce correct positioning, balance, and aids. Young riders will find everything they need to know to hone their skills and start competing in the show ring.

Judy Richter's Riding for Kids: Stable Care, Equipment, Tack, Clothing, Longeing, Lessons, Jumping, Showing

Animals

Storey Publishing, LLC.

When Olympic Gold Medalist William Steinkraus wanted his sons to learn to ride, he took them to Judy Richter. It was Judy Richter who matched Norman Dello Joio with the right horse and sent them on to the highest levels of Grand Prix. Equestrians describe Richter as a "quiet giant" who they say is at the core of what's happening in the horse world.
Riding for Kids is a complete learn-to-ride program in a book, focusing on English riding. More than 150 full-color photographs guide the young rider from tacking up for the first time to riding on the flat to taking the first jump. Using a variety of young riders as models, Richter demonstrates correct position, balance, and aids. Throughout, a logical lesson plan, clear explanations, and safe practices maximize the youngster's success. Readers will learn about daily care, preparing for lessons, going to horse shows, and how to pursue further activities. Richter believes every horse is unique, and she shares her insights to help the young rider communicate most effectively with the animal. Best of all, Richter writes directly to the child (although she includes an initial Note to Parents). Her audience is older elementary-age children, preteens, and early teenagers -- the age group that is most passionate about horses and most eager to learn to ride well. Whether the child dreams of competing in the show ring or wants simply to ride for pleasure, Riding for Kids will help her or him become an able, aware, knowledgeable horse person.

Riding for Kids: Stable Care, Equipment, Tack, Clothing, Longeing, Lessons, Jumping, Showing

The Kitten’s Cooler: And Other Stories

Back in the day, my sisters name, Carol Hofmann Thompson, was a household word in the horse show world here and abroad. I have been blessed with many good memories of her and others who have brightened my life. To call this collection a memoir feels a bit too formal and pretentious, so I prefer to say these are a gathering of good old memories of people and events in my life from the fifties to the present day. There was no better decade than the 1950s to grow up in. The war was over, we won, and Eisenhower was our president. No more noble and able a man existed, except possibly Churchill, but he was British and, even then, old. It was a safe world; we never went to bed wondering if wed wake up to World War III. Our parents never worried about where we were, if they even wondered. They knew wed be home at dark for dinner. How different from today! What is most heartening about recollecting these stories, old and new, is that life does indeed go on, and for us horse people, it is the horses who carry us forward.

The Kitten'S Cooler: And Other Stories

Memoirs

Xlibris US

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