Elementary Riding Lessons for Beginners #230818

The purpose of this condensed manual is to convey to beginners as briefly as possible the fundamentals of horseback riding.<br><br>When a person first becomes interested in horseback riding, there are certain suggestions and principles that should be explained to the rider. Horses are creatures with minds of their own - consequently, they often decide to move when the rider least expects it. The rider must be prepared! Therefore, before the beginner even mounts a horse, he should be instructed in the fundamentals of posting, and correct handling.<br><br>Not only new riders but old as well should know the facts expressed in the following pages. Many people - considered experienced riders - know very little about correct riding.<br><br>Experienced riders - Check your riding with the fundamentals included in these pages. Are you a good rider? Do you ride gracefully and at ease so that your ride may be the most beneficial and enjoyable?<br><br>It would be impossible to go into detail on any one phase of riding and still limit the reading to manual form.<br><br>Therefore, the writer will consider his task accomplished if beginners and experienced riders alike - can gain a general summary of correct riding from these pages.