Efnisyfirlit

• Title page
• Copyright page
• Dedication
• Contents
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Ch 1: Starting Out Right
• Ch 2: The Real Tools for Success
• Ch 3: Getting to Know the Horse
• Ch 4: Overcoming Your Natural Fear of Falling
• Ch 5: Taking Your First Real Ride
• Ch 6: The Indispensable Halter and Staying Centered During Turns and Transitions
• Ch 7: Negotiating Simple Ground Movements
• Ch 8: Gaining Respect and Becoming the Leader
• Ch 9: Expanding Your Ground Skills
• Ch 10: The Gentle Riding Aids
• Ch 11: Handling the Reins and Preparing to Ride Solo
• Ch 12: Introduction to Riding in the Saddle
• Ch 13: Saddling Up and Starting With the Stirrups
• Ch 14: Half-Seat Positions and Preparing for Faster Gaits
• Ch 15: Bits, Bridling, and Introduction to Using the Reins
• Ch 16: Perfect Posting
• Ch 17: Cantering (Loping) and Galloping (Running)
• Ch 18: Leg Aids and Advanced Hand and Rein Effects
• Ch 19: Handling Hills With Confidence
• Ch 20: Jumping Made Easy
• Conclusion
• Glossary
• Index
• About the Author
• Back cover