Show Jumping Guide to Building Topline (Vol. 7)

Books range from 145-160 Pages.

(More for our 90 day book bundles.)

Print Book Sizes: US Letter (8.5 x 11 in / 216 x 279 mm)

All pages are in color, printed on white paper and include diagrams of your exercises along with helpful variations, tips, and instructions.

These books are perfect bound with a glossy cover.

Our books are also available in digital format.

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Which book should I start with first?

Our workbooks are designed to be flexible, allowing you to mix and match based on your goals or follow them in order for a structured progression. Every book offers unique exercise variations, so there’s no wrong place to begin!

🔹 Customize Your Training Plan: If you’re unsure where to start, take this handy quiz to build your first 3 months of training tailored to your specific needs: https://coachkrystalkellybooks.com/apps/gbq/quiz/1

🔹 Follow a Progressive Order: Each book introduces different variations, so working through them in sequence can help you develop skills step by step.

🔹 Repeat & Adapt: The exercises are designed for multiple skill levels, meaning you can complete a workbook using poles on the ground, then revisit it later as you progress to jumps. This allows you to continue improving without needing to set up entirely new exercises every day. If you are a dressage rider, you could do the entire workbook as poles and revisit it later when you are ready for cavalettis. There is no right or wrong.

However you choose to start, our workbooks will guide you through focused, effective exercises to build confidence, precision, and adaptability in your riding.

Coach Krystal Kelly is a certified FEI II Show Jumping Coach and founder of a world-class training program designed for ambitious equestrians. She has extensive experience training with top riders and coaches across Europe, and her accomplishments include competing in international events and coaching riders to achieve their goals.

Her approach focuses on the trifecta of success: Biomechanics, Mindset, and Muscle Memory. Using a science-backed, step-by-step curriculum, she helps riders overcome plateaus, undo bad habits, and build lasting skills to excel in their sport.

The introduction provides essential context on how the guide to workbooks are structured and how to use them effectively. It’s designed to help readers get the most out of each book, regardless of which one they pick up in the series. If you’re familiar with the concept, we understand it might feel repetitive, but it’s there to ensure consistency across the series for new readers. Especially as the series is designed to be mixed and matched and done in any order.

The journal pages are included because research has shown that journaling and reflective writing are powerful tools for personal development and success. Studies have demonstrated that writing about goals, experiences, and progress can enhance self-awareness, improve learning retention, and increase motivation. For example, research published in Psychological Science shows that writing about personal experiences can lead to better cognitive processing and a deeper understanding of one’s actions. Similarly, a study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology found that journaling can boost goal achievement by helping individuals track their progress, clarify their thoughts, and stay focused on their objectives.

In the context of riding, journaling allows riders to reflect on their training, analyze what worked or didn’t, and set actionable goals. It creates a space for you to actively engage with your learning process, which can lead to greater success in the long run. Of course, if you don’t find journaling helpful, you’re welcome to skip the pages, but for many, this process has been proven to enhance both performance and mindset.

Our philosophy focuses on learning through doing, rather than just reading about concepts. While many books might overwhelm you with detailed descriptions of what the "perfect" rider position should look like, we believe the best way to improve is through targeted exercises that help you feel the changes in your body. Think of it like the "Wax On, Wax Off" approach from The Karate Kid—it's through repetition and active practice that real progress is made.

Research in motor learning supports this approach, showing that physical practice is far more effective than just reading about techniques. A study published in Frontiers in Psychology found that active participation and repeated movement are crucial for mastering physical skills, as it allows your body to internalize the proper mechanics.

So, while reading is important, true improvement comes from actively engaging in exercises that train your body. It’s not about memorizing descriptions; it’s about building muscle memory through practice, and that's where real change happens.

That is why our workbooks focus on getting you IN THE SADDLE applying targeted exercises based on biomechanics rather than lengthy, boring descriptions with technical jargon no one understands. 

This book is specifically designed for adult amateurs who are serious about improving their riding skills. While we’ve had instructors use it with their students and some younger riders also benefit from the exercises, the content and examples are geared toward adults. The book includes concepts and stories that are more relevant to adult experiences in the equestrian world, so it's not specifically written for children. However, if you're a younger rider or an instructor working with students of varying ages, the exercises can still be valuable.

The book is designed to provide a focused and structured approach to improving your riding, with a new warm-up, main session, and cool-down each week. The goal is to help you develop real skills through carefully selected exercises that gradually increase in difficulty, offering variations to make them more or less challenging as needed. This way, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel or create new pole exercises every day—something that’s not realistic for most riders. By focusing on quality and progression, these exercises help you make consistent improvements without feeling overwhelmed by an endless list of drills.

Our books take a unique approach by focusing on a structured, progressive system rather than offering a large quantity of exercises. Many pole or exercise books provide endless lists of drills, but we believe true progress comes from focusing on key exercises that help you build strength, technique, and consistency over time. Each week, you’ll have a new warm-up, main session, and cool-down, with variations in difficulty to adjust to your skill level. This allows you to continually challenge yourself without the need to create new exercises constantly, which can be unrealistic for most riders.

Additionally, our exercises are designed with the adult amateur in mind, emphasizing practical, achievable results that lead to tangible improvements in your riding. We avoid overwhelming you with fluff or unnecessary content and instead focus on exercises that deliver real, measurable outcomes. Whether you’re training alone or with an instructor, our books give you the tools to see steady progress without feeling lost in an endless sea of exercises.

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