The Young Rider
Grade 3-8-A British equestrian introduces the sport of horsemanship, covering the basics of English-style riding: seat, gaits, jumping, and exercises. Tips and instructions guide riders through the beginner-to-intermediate stages. The second half of the book covers care, feeding, tack, and showing. Numerous full-color photos, captions, and short paragraphs are scattered across each double-page spread and invite browsing. Readers are instructed to contact their local 4-H club for the address of a good riding school approved by a recognized organization. This advice may not apply, as this country lacks a single, powerful association such as the British Horse Society. Riders won't mind other British methods in the book, although some might wonder about not using a pad under the saddle. This title will provide a start for novices, who can later move on to Jane Kidd's more detailed First Guide to Horse and Pony Care (Howell, 1991).Charlene Strickland, formerly at Albuquerque Public Library,Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.