Riding for Kids

by Judy Richter

Book Overview

Designed for preteens and young teenagers, Riding for Kids guides beginning equestrians through a comprehensive learn-to-ride program. Focusing on the fundamentals of English riding, Judy Chapple covers everything from tacking up for the first time through jumping routines. Stressing safety at all times, Chapple presents a logical and progressive lesson plan that includes more than 150 step-by-step photographs that help reinforce correct positioning,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580175104
• ISBN13: 9781580175104
• Release Date: November 2003
• Publisher: Storey Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.4" x 9.7"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Ride it Read it!

This book is great for begingers (like me) to help people learn a jumping ,racing and riding! It also tells people about how to take care of stable equiment,tack and last but not least stable care! I would give this book 2 hooves up!

Riding for Kids

This is the best book you can buy if you are a young rider. It helps you with your riding skills, as well as competing at horse shows, and stable jobs. This book is a MUST for any kid that rides English. GET IT TODAY!!!!!

An information-packed and practical introduction

Riding For Kids by equestrian expert Judy Richter is an information-packed and practical introduction for children to the pastime and skill of horseback riding. Individual chapters explain in clear "reader friendly" language the basics of stable care, tack, appropriate riding clothing, riding basics, jumping and showing, and more. Enhanced with a profusion of color photography, Riding For Kids is an absolute "must-read" for any young person interested in owning or learning to ride a horse.