First Riding Lessons (Riding Club) - Hardcover

Ransford, Sandy; Langrish, Bob

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0753454548 ISBN 13: 9780753454541

Publisher: Kingfisher, 2002

Synopsis

Young riders will learn how to approach and ride a horse or pony with this beautifully illustrated resource. This addition to the Kingfisher Riding Club is perfect for every child who dreams of having a pony of their own, or who wants to learn more about riding one.
With a wealth of in-depth information, First Riding Lessons covers a wide range of essential topics, from finding out where to ride, care and maintenance of tack, including first riding and first jumping lessons, and basic dressage. First Riding Lessons will give the curious child all the basic information they need, and reinforce the learning experiences of novice riders and riders-to-be.

Special Features
- Specially commissioned photos
- Detailed photo sequences show basic riding techniques
- Coverage of both English and Western styles
- Illustrated glossary and index

About this title

About the Authors

Sandy Ransford has over 30 books for children to her credit. These include titles on horses and riding, dogs, fashion for kids, and conservation - as well as many activity, game and puzzle books. She is the author of all of the books in the Kingfisher Riding Club series - First Riding Lessons, Horses & Ponies, Horse & Pony Breeds, and Horse & Pony Care - as well as Horse & Pony Factfile.

Bob Langrish has been the sole photographer for about 60 equestrian books. He lives in the center of horse country in the Cotswolds, England.

Reviews

Grade 3-5-This attractive offering addresses the issues, questions, and equipment that youngsters starting riding lessons are likely to encounter. Colorful, crisp photographs expand understanding of the text, aided by helpful captions. Two-page spreads are devoted to topics such as "Why take riding lessons?" "Where to take riding lessons," "Clothes to wear for riding," and "Types of ponies." The focus of this book is English-style riding, and information on Western-style is limited to two pages on "Western tack" and is oddly missing from the discussion of "Competitive riding." An additional purchase.
Lisa Falk, Los Angeles Public Library
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Gr. 3-7. Packed with sharp color photos and clear, step-by-step directions, this entry in the Kingfisher Riding Club series offers young people a solid introduction to equestrian technique. Beginning sections address what to look for in a stable and an instructor, equipment for both rider and horse, and instructions for saddling up as well as a brief overview of pony types and how to match horses to riders. Later sections take readers through lessons, from getting started--mounting, sitting, and holding the reins--to actual riding through a horse's gaits. The final section offers ideas for ring exercises, trail riding, jumping, and, very briefly, competitive riding. Throughout, Ransford's tone is direct, concise, and instructive, reinforced with frequent boxed tips and clearly defined terms. The emphasis here is on English-style riding, but a few spreads show riders in western saddles. Even readers with horse fever, but no intentions of actually riding, will enjoy the vicarious turn around the ring that this useful volume offers. A glossary is appended. Gillian Engberg
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Edition details

• Publisher: Kingfisher
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0753454548
• ISBN 13: 9780753454541
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 64