On the verge of turning forty, Annemarie Zimmer struggles to cope with the changes in her life as well as her anxieties over her relationship with the man she loves, her equestrian daughter's dreams of Olympic glory, and her own past, until a sudden tragedy turns everything upside down.

"This book is exactly what you need to become a better rider. It's a smart, honest, on-target kick-in-the-pants, guaranteed to rev your engines as you see how a few changes in your life, a few smart choices and strategic moves, can transform you from a run-of-the-mill rider into a GOOD one. How does Denny Emerson know what makes a good rider? For one thing, he IS one--he is the only rider in the world to have won both a gold medal in international...

"Provides comprehensive information on basic horse riding, English style, and Western style"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to riding horses and ponies, discussing such topics as getting started, how to mount and dismount, sitting right, riding in a group, and jumping.

An introduction to horseback riding, discussing a horse's anatomy, how to care for a horse, riding equipment and techniques, and various equestrian events.

Photographs and text describe a first horseback riding lesson.