Cross Country Techniques - good books?

[Acolyte]

I know it is far, far better to learn in lessons etc but I also like reading books about different techniques! Can anyone recommend a book about riding different types of XC fences? I have got Lucinda Green's book but it doesn't really cover skinnies (my main problem) - is WFP's book any good?

 

[Tangaroo]

WFP's book is very good. I have just about every XC book there is and the best are prob Pippa Funnells and WFP

 

[Acolyte]

Cool, I'm going shopping then! Thanks!

 

[kirstyfk]

I think the Lucinda Green one is fantastic.

 

[kerilli]

that's because there weren't a lot of skinnies in Lucinda's heyday! umm, i think her book's about the best, Blyth Tait's is also very good.

 

[Acolyte]

Oh yes, I had forgotten his! Thanks for reminding me. I suppose I will actually need to try and jump some skinnies too

 

[kirstyfk]

Sorry I didn't read the whole post. Please ignore me

 

[kerilli]

tbh horses taught me how to ride skinnies, not books!

 

[Acolyte]

Regretfully I know you are right - just hate feeling like a total a***e when it all goes wrong for the millionth time. Still, I'll never get it right without practice will I

 

[H-J]

Practice them at home - We have short poles @ 3ft each and we jump them on their own as doubles as offset doubles and narrow corners ect etc. And then riding them out on the course it shouldnt be a problem of you practice and practice at home!!