The first-ever book geared to adult Beginner English riders and to the parents of children who are beginner English riders addresses the fear factor, the safety factor, and the fun factor. The text is full of real-life advice from a trainer who specializes in beginner riders at small and large riding academies.

Lurch through East Anglia, UK, with the most lovable D.I. (Driving Instructor) in history ever to become a P.I. (Private Investigator), and plunk his bum on a stool in Brooklyn, NY, eating Junior's Cheesecake-real New York cheesecake. Go with him as he attends a Mafia funeral to rival a royal wedding. And then worry and scold like a Yiddishe mama as he risks life and limb to solve a murder best described as a dripper. Driving instruction? Oh, yes. He does some of that, and his driving students are, well, unusual. Some won't drive. Some won't stop. Some kill things along the way to driving...

There has never been a riding book like this, dedicated to answering the questions that vex parents of young riders, and adults new to the sport. It is intended to bring new 'horsepeople' into the world of English Riding as quickly and thoroughly as possible; it can be part of a comprehensive training program, preferably with the in-person assistance of an able trainer; those with some experience and their own horse might find its hints and exercises useful for enhancing their enjoyment of riding, and improving their riding skills.