Riding Horse Back

Here's a wealth of ideas, exercises and plans for group or individual lessons, for all abilities, all levels and all ages. Each lesson plan follows a natural progression, gradually building up the difficulty of the exercises as the ability of the pupil increases.

The themes include such topics as first lessons, lead-line lessons, circles, school figures, work without stirrups and/or reins, transitions, lateral work, using poles, canter work, dressage tests, drill rides, and games. Throughout, there are tips on how to deliver the lessons, what to look for in rider faults, and how to help riders improve and make real progress. Clear diagrams throughout.