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Novice horse rider

Tips For The Novice Horse Rider

Selecting a riding school

Preparing for the first riding lesson

Mounting a horse

Dismounting a horse

Rider position

Riding arena layout

The walk

The trot

The canter

Turning and circles

Slowing down and halting

Glossary

 

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