For everyone starting riding lessons, especially adults, this book is the gateway to learning to ride - from booking the first lesson through to walk, trot, canter and basic jumping. Written for new would be riders who are looking for a clear and encouraging text to read between lessons, getting them off to a good start and enabling them to get more from their riding lessons, it covers all the basic skills of riding. Learn to Ride can open the door to all that the horse world has to offer, including hacking, riding holidays, horse ownership and competing in a wide range of equestrian disciplines.