If you don’t know the difference between a bridle and a saddle but your child dreams of riding horses, this informative guide will answer all of your most pressing questions. Elise Gaston Chand provides informed and sensible tips on finding qualified instructors, the cost of lessons, safety concerns, and much more. Learn what to watch for as your child’s riding progresses, confidently steer your child toward rewarding competition experiences, and take pride in all of your child’s riding achievements.
Chapter 1. What You Need to Know
Chapter 2. Finding the Right Place to Ride
Chapter 3. The Ins and Outs of Taking Lessons
Chapter 4. Children with Special Needs
Chapter 5. On with the Show: Classes and Clothing
Chapter 6. Behind the Scenes at a Show
Chapter 7. Buying a Horse for Your Child (You Don’t Have To!)
Chapter 8. You Bought a Horse — Now What?