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Note to Reader

I am so pleased to have the opportunity to share the exciting new “horse sport” of Horse Agility with you! I am continually amazed at its growth since I first started the Horse Agility Club UK in December 2009. The International Horse Agility Club now has members all over the world, in Europe, Australia, and the United States and Canada to name just a few.

I do want to note that although I am British and based in the United Kingdom, this book is first being published in the United States. Therefore, some effort has been made to deal with Anglo-American inconsistencies in terms and language. For instance, the book uses “halter” instead of “headcollar” and “soccer” instead of “football.” Wherever possible, both terms are included for clarity. Throughout, measurements are provided in both metric and imperial systems.

In addition, while I have written this book from my perspective, and therefore have used the first person singular throughout, the development of Horse Agility to an international level has been a group effort.

There are many individuals who deserve recognition for the ideas that have helped provide a foundation for the sport, for the system of rules and scoring that is currently in place, and for the conceptualization and construction of the obstacles commonly used in agility courses today and therefore included in this book. I would like to make a point of saying that “I,” when used in the pages that follow, does not exclude a massive support system of “we.” I acknowledge and thank all those involved, on every level.

I invite you to join us! If you are interested in joining a Horse Agility club or competing against others, turn to p. 171 for more information.

Vanessa Bee

Founder, International Horse Agility Club