Learning to Ride

In order to get the most out of riding, a good mastery of basics is essential. This book explains these basics of good horse riding - position in the saddle, riding at different paces, transitions and learning to jump. The book suggests schooling routines and exercises, reinforces important points with checklists, analyzes faults and provides cures. Throughout, the emphasis is on understanding how to communicate instructions to the horse clearly and sympathetically so that rider and horse can work together as a team.