Confidence-boosting lessons for horse-crazy kids ages 6-10. Beginning with the basics of how horses use body language to communicate, children learn step-by-step how to lead, groom, tack-up and mount a horse. The first rides are designed to develop confidence in young riders and encourage them to become comfortable on horses in order to prepare for a lifetime of enjoyment on horseback.

"Andrea and Markus Eschbach understand what it's like to be a horse-crazy kid. ... They also know how to cultivate a budding equestrian's enthusiasm so it grows into a passion that can last a lifetime. The essential information they present is well organized, concise, conversational, and easy to understand and put to use." --Practical Horseman

"A fabulously illustrated introduction to safe and fun horse handling and riding skills, Kids Riding with Confidence features easy-to-learn lessons in natural horsemanship." --Atlantic Horse & Pony Magazine

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Trafalgar Square Books For Young Readers
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 14, 2014
• Edition ‏ : ‎ Reprint
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1570767068
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1570767067
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces