When you watch and experienced rider cantering their pony round an arena, it all looks easy! But once on board you discover there's so much to do. You must concentrate on your position, apply the correct aids and keep the pony under control.....and you have to do it all at once!

Picking up this brilliant book from Horse and Pony Magazine is the first step to becomming a better rider. It takes you through the basics, from learning how to mount safely to understanding why your pony behaves as he does.

There's info on what to do when you join your first group lesson and how to perform simple schooling movements. Follow our easy-to-understand advice and you'll be cantering and jumping with confidence.