Title page

pp.：  1 – 2

Copyright page

pp.：  2 – 3

Dedication

pp.：  3 – 5

Contents

pp.：  5 – 9

Preface

pp.：  9 – 13

Acknowledgments

pp.：  13 – 15

Ch 1: Starting Out Right

pp.：  15 – 23

Ch 2: The Real Tools for Success

pp.：  23 – 37

Ch 3: Getting to Know the Horse

pp.：  37 – 49

Ch 4: Overcoming Your Natural Fear of Falling

pp.：  49 – 59

Ch 5: Taking Your First Real Ride

pp.：  59 – 69

Ch 6: The Indispensable Halter and Staying Centered During Turns and Transitions

pp.：  69 – 83

Ch 7: Negotiating Simple Ground Movements

pp.：  83 – 91

Ch 8: Gaining Respect and Becoming the Leader

pp.：  91 – 101

Ch 9: Expanding Your Ground Skills

pp.：  101 – 113

Ch 10: The Gentle Riding Aids

pp.：  113 – 123

Ch 11: Handling the Reins and Preparing to Ride Solo

pp.：  123 – 137

Ch 12: Introduction to Riding in the Saddle

pp.：  137 – 153

Ch 13: Saddling Up and Starting With the Stirrups

pp.：  153 – 165

Ch 14: Half-Seat Positions and Preparing for Faster Gaits

pp.：  165 – 177

Ch 15: Bits, Bridling, and Introduction to Using the Reins

pp.：  177 – 191

Ch 16: Perfect Posting

pp.：  191 – 199

Ch 17: Cantering (Loping) and Galloping (Running)

pp.：  199 – 207

Ch 18: Leg Aids and Advanced Hand and Rein Effects

pp.：  207 – 223

Ch 19: Handling Hills With Confidence

pp.：  223 – 231

Ch 20: Jumping Made Easy

pp.：  231 – 241

Conclusion

pp.：  241 – 244

Glossary

pp.：  244 – 249

Index

pp.：  249 – 255

About the Author

pp.：  255 – 257