Riding: A Beginner's Guide

An introduction to riding and horsemanship for those starting to ride or already taking lessons.

This book includes everything the new rider needs to know, from where to ride and what to wear, to early lessons, hacking out and even competing.

Topics covered include: how to behave around horses, with an understanding of their basic nature; mounting – getting on and off; basic position in the saddle and how to hold the reins; how to stop, go and steer; walk, trot (rising/sitting) and canter; the jumping position and polework; how to hold a whip, changing from left to right; the value of lungeing; hacking, opening gates, galloping, road work, coping with traffic; and riding etiquette.