Whether you are a total novice or just want to improve your riding technique, you have to take a look at this. Using gentleness and sensible approaches, it takes you through the very basics of how to ride a horse from positioning in the saddle, how to balance, the walk, the sitting trot, the rising trot to slightly more advanced riding and how to 'communicate' and move your horse forward. The instructions are easy to understand, given in clear language and then the techniques demonstrated by real riders on real horses. The emphasis is on gentle techniques, horse welfare, which is a real boon to any poor horse who has been inadvertently whacked and 'kicked' by their novice riders whilst in the learning stages. My hat goes off to the patience and understanding of these wonderful and patient animals! An invaluable tool and as good as a horse riding lesson. One last thing, it is aimed at slightly older riders. Young riders would need something aimed specifically at their age group.