The Pony Games Book Volume II (Paperback)

The Pony Games Book Volume II eliminates the instructor's need to nag by using the excitement of games to create an alert and engaged mental state in the rider. Most of the games can be played for 5-10 minutes without stopping, enabling riders to build muscle-memory and stamina. Included in the book are diagrams of nearly 40 patterns that can be used in addition to simple rail work. Most of the games are call-and-response style designed to deliberately distract students so they can learn to think and ride at the same time. The quick pace of the games helps horses and riders to stay focused while learning to manage spacing, pace, and steering.

Author Kali Kiger began riding at age 6. Today, she and her husband, Les Kiger, have a pony program for children in Bend, Oregon, USA. Their program, PonyPros, is an internationally recognized horsemanship program for kids and ponies. PonyPros is well regarded in a variety of circles from Classical Dressage to Horse Agility. Kali grew up competing on the A-circuit in hunter/jumpers. She has since trained for a number of noteworthy pony breeders, including the largest Welsh Pony breeder in the United States. Building on a foundation of natural horsemanship and positive reinforcement, the PonyPros gentle methods are fun for human and equine. Through The Pony Games Book, Volume II, readers have access to 25 great games and nearly 40 patterns that will help them use play to foster the development of students' focus, muscle-memory, and stamina. Learn more about PonyPros at http: //ponypros.net