Teaching the Child Rider

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Now completely revised and updated this essential guide for students instructors and parents offers a wealth of information and advice on how to teach the young rider in the man get over jumps at rallies and out hacking. The emphasis is on safety throughout and exercises and games designed to build confidence and ability are included.

Publisher: J.A.Allen
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 104
Author: Pamela Roberts
Author Notes: Pamela Roberts has ridden since childhood. She has been a member of the Pony Club and active in the Riding Movement. An experienced instructor, she studied at a number of well-known riding establishments and served for many years as a Grade Test examiner and Prix Caprilli judge. Teaching children to ride has always been her particular interest, and she has specialized in this area for many years.
Further Title Description: For more than 30 years, Teaching the Child Rider, in successive editions, has been appreciated by trainee instructors and parents alike. Now in a revised, updated and enlarged edition, with new colour illustrations, it will again prove invaluable to anyone concerned with the instruction and safety of young riders. Whilst promoting sound, progressive instruction, the author points out the physical and psychological differences between children especially young ones- and adults, and the consequent need for instructors to adapt their approach accordingly. There is much sound advice, born of practical experience and common sense, on this issue. In particular, the author emphasizes the special communication skills required of the children's instructor, and the need to empathise with the pupil's way of thinking, this book will help all instructors to become more effective in their dealings with young pupils and will also be of value to parents who wish to gain a greater understanding of the subject.