The Rider's Aids (Threshold Picture Guide) Paperback – 26 Dec. 1998

Excellent little books. I bought this and Improving the Rider's Position at the same time. They are superb. Only 24 pages in each but packed with easy to read tips on how to improve your riding. The illustrations are great showing the correct and incorrect aids, the how and the why in different moves. As a beginner I found these invaluable and for example, noticed how my horse reacted to voice exactly as described in the book.As you progress and learn more difficult things, it's easy to let the initial things slip (there is so much to remember), so it is great to just pick up this book and read a couple of pages, say on holding the reins correctly, or leg position, just to remind yourself of the basics.Recommended for all ages.

Really found this little book useful. I have been riding the same mare for the last 12 years and have developed habits that suit each other! I now own a youngster that has just been backed, and its me that needs to do some relearning. This book is straight to the point, and will be a stepping stone for more advanced work in the spring.

Bought for my grandaughter as she is having riding lessons and hopes for her own pony soon.It's a handy size to pop into a tack box and full of good basic knowledge, well set out with illustrations.

Easy to understand with good, coloured diagrams which are simple to follow. Disappointing if you're looking for something comprehensive and detailed.

A good clear explanation of aids. Good for novice riders. Pictures could be more definitive to clearly explain text. Recommended.

This book is short and sweet but has some well explained information on the rider's cues, or aids as they are named, good diagrams and straight forward teaching, very good!

I am a novice rider. Reading this book has really helped me to understand how to communicate with the horse. It has been written in an easy and understandable way. A gentle run through of how to work in harmony with you horse.

Great book. The picture are very helpful and the description is simple and easy to understand. Very good investment.

Great book, easy explanation! Can't wait to apply what I've learned from reading this book. Two thumbs up, great read!

The media could not be loaded. Very disappointed, I would say this is aimed at people who have never ridden a horse or only a handful of times.Not worth the $44 dollar price tag.

very very helpful.. has improved my riding and show skills

Excellent! Easy to read and understand. I think this book has all you need to understand about aids. The book will not make you master the aids, it will be put you in the path to develop them, to understand the nature of the aid.

Loved