The British Horse Society Assistant Instructor's Certificate is the basic qualification for the teaching of riding in the UK. An ever rising number of candidates apply every year, as the horse world increasingly recognizes the value of an examination structure dedicated not only to improving the level of instruction available to the public but also to the improved well-being of the horse and pony population. This book presents a summary of the syllabus, together with the required information, covering areas such as stable management, saddlery, psychology, physiology, health, riding and teaching. There is also advice on how to approach the various parts of the examination, plus test questions.