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A unique guide to learning to ride – helping to check progress all the way, recharge flagging inspiration, settle nerves, allay fears and build confidence. Includes handy-hint panels and easily-absorbed at-a-glance information. Lavish illustrations and quality full-colour photographs inspire potential riders to try the sport themselves, enjoyably and safely.

The Young Equestrian is designed and written to inspire and instil the confidence you need to achieve the highest level equestrian ability which you aspire. By understanding how a horse’s mind works and learning to work with your mount, and by seeing the variety of equestrian activities there are, you will be motivated to pursue this sport with enthusiasm and dedication.

Providing in-depth yet easy-to-understand information, the author progresses from preparing for and taking the first lesson through to jumping and finally being able to “go it alone”. Detailed sections offer advice on choosing the best riding school and instructor, how to care for and tack up the horse, how to pick the right riding gear and how to cope with a variety of different riding situations.

Written by an experienced qualified instructor, and complete with invaluable questions and answers, The Young Equestrian is the perfect book for the young equestrian whose ambition is to ride among the best.

Paperback.