The Riding Instructor's Manual

**The following is from the dust jacket, I DID NOT write it** For the first time, here is a step-by-step, graded program for teaching horsemanship. Gordon Wright, for years one of America's foremost instructors, now supplies clear, specific directions for all phases from first mounting to advanced jumping in a system that may be applied for students of any age or ability and that may also be used as a guide for practice by those who would teach themselves. Whether the goal is to show, hunt, or simply ride for pleasure, here are the precise methods for developing proper - and safe - technique, building confidence, improving performance. Establishing the correct seat, teaching the use of the aids, school figures, jumping, elementary dressage, lunging, proper equipment - all are detailed in a practical procedure for daily lessons. Cross-country riding, hunting, jumping courses are covered in a flexible but logically organized system for achieving steady progress. The teacher's requirements - psychological as well as in regard to skill and facilities - are frankly described. There are tips on special problems, procedures for teaching the handicapped and for group and individual sessions. Also included are timed lesson plans for each grade. Whatever the teacher's level of experience, here is an authoritative guide for quick or permanent reference. **My Review** Wow! This is a one-of-a-kind book on teaching riding. Written by George Morris' instructor it details out intensive lesson plans and teaching methods for up to 400 hours of instruction. It also has helpful rules on instructor conduct, student behavior, and "keeping knowledge alive." Although it is doubtful that many pushy parents would tolerate such a long teaching progress in America it IS proven with incredible results.