In this sequel to How Your Horse Wants You to Ride: Starting Out—Starting Over, Gincy Self Bucklin explores in greater depth the three basics: relationship, riding without interfering, and communication. She then covers the rest of the essential riding skills, including cantering, jumping, and cross country, providing a comprehensive foundation for upper-level work. Bucklin introduces the serious student to advanced concepts, presented in a way that is easy to understand. You'll learn:

• How to use leading to improve your rein skills and your horse's responses
• How free-longeing helps you and your horse learn more about his body
• Why "riding your horse straight" isn't as simple as you thought
• How to help your horse deal with downhills
• How to really sit the canter
• Why jumping is one of the easiest skills