My First Lesson A system of introduction to the pony, leading in hand without being stood upon in the process. They are then taught in a simple way, to check the comfort and safety of their pony’s equipment, thus learning the basic parts of the tack. Mounting and finding their natural position in balance so that they feel safe and comfortable is of next importance. Then discussing and feeling the walk (led) - ‘wiggly’ or ‘bumpy’? 1,2,3,4, so the early seeds of rhythm are sown. The lesson continues with some simple exercises to accustom the child to being on top, followed by an easy introduction to the feel, etc. of trot.  £3.50 Quantity:

Me and My Pony (communications) A lesson on the secret way we to our ponies. Teaching body language to a small child so that it is  fun, it works, and it's simple. During this lesson we learn about talking  fingers, and legs that whisper, talk, and shout, etc. It makes children laugh, think, and be at one with their pony. Lots of tests to prove that it works! £3.50 Quantity:

Early Walk and Trot Learning to feel and experience walk and trot sitting with and without stirrups, rising (or posting)  made easy with stirrups, and a short ride bareback. Lesson includes some exercises to improve balance and feel. £3.50 Quantity:

Playing with Strides and Numbers This fun lesson gives excellent ideas to promote feel, control and confidence and yet is simple enough for the smallest child. We play with postage stamps, count steps and strides, feel shortening and lengthening  (understand about the brakes and accelerator, etc.). A lesson which is very busy doing things! £3.50 Quantity:

Naughty  Ponies Conformation problems i.e. over fat pony, no withers, strong neck, etc. -  we have all met them. Greedy ponies who put their heads down and take their  jockeys with them! Nappy ponies - why do they do it? Many diagrams and pictures make this not only a constructive lesson but an entertaining one also. £3.50 Quantity:

Games We Play Many ideal ways that children can enjoy their ponies and forget any  fears they may have had. I find that most children never think of falling off  unless an adult says Watch you dont fall off! £3.50 Quantity:

Ups and  Downs Learning the froggy position (sitting light or two-point position).  Great fun for all especially when froggy noises are made as well!  A lesson which improves balance, strengthens the legs, and gives feel. Many ideas are included that children love to try including going up and down hills and jumping! All can be done on and off the lead rein depending on the age and  ability of the child. £3.50 Quantity:

Playing with Poles A great selection of exercises and activities which can be set up  in a small paddock to challenge riders of various stages. These start with very  simple movements and work through to riding over trotting poles. As well as being fun, these questions encourage the rider to plan and thus become forward thinking. They teach children to send?™ their ponies and not take  their ponies, they keep the interest and help to make both rider and pony  supple. £3.50 Quantity:

Learning Canter Always a difficult subject as either we get a pony which goes too fast or else it tends to trot faster and faster making it very hard for the novice  rider to cope. Included in the lesson is the use of a good pony on the lunge  (hard to find) or a good lead rein pony and an energetic assistant. This lesson has many simple and original ideas. It should be a boon to many instructors. £3.50 Quantity:

Proper Jumping Once some canter has been accomplished, I like to introduce simple jumping exercises. These include  trot gymnastics working with raised poles to encourage rhythm and balance plus, most important, forward riding and thinking. Using natural objects i.e. logs, ditches, banks, etc. will help to make it easy as the rider and pony build up trust in each other. The lesson teaches the rider to plan how to get from one fence to another. Lots of ideas for the nervous child as well as the ambitious  one without making the trainers hair go grey! £3.50 Quantity:

Serious  Priorities Many questions are raised in this programme, why do children ride? Ambitions, encouragement, over-ambitious parents, trainers not laying the  building blocks so things go wrong and everyone loses heart. We must never forget that when the fun goes often all is lost. We as adults should take every  care to develop the love of ponies and the challenge they present as well as the  thrill of success. This lesson gives ways of recognizing when alarm bells are ringing and dealing with all types of situations. £3.50 Quantity: