Learn to ride using sports psychology : a training aid for riders and instructors

Part one Psychological training: what is psychological training? the six most important skills for controlling the mind exercises which can be done without a horse. Part two Coping with fear and learning how to fall. Part three Beginnings: choosing a riding school first contact with the horse leading mounting and dismounting. Part four The fundamentals of riding: methods of teaching and learning the basic seat the aids and their effects half-halts. Part five Individual exercises: transitions the half turn on the forehand leg-yielding riding turns, circles and curves rein-back. Part six Jumping and the light or half seat: riding in the light or half seat jumping. Part seven Putting it all together: riding a simple dressage test riding a simple jumping course. Part eight Entering your first competition.