George H. Morris Teaches Beginners to Ride: A Clinic for Instructors, Parents, and Students

by George H. Morris

Book Overview

This clear, concise manual presents the fundamentals of hunter-seat riding, from the novice rider's first lesson up to the basics of jumping, as taught by one of the most successful and respected... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385142269
• ISBN13: 9780385142267
• Release Date: January 1981
• Publisher: Doubleday Books
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Very professional

I found the book very instructive, clear and helpful. I wished I could have encounted G.H. Morris

Phenomenal Book

I just happened to stop by a used tack shop one day and found this book in there. I respect George Morris very highly and am looking forward to learning all that I can from this book. I haven't been teaching all that long, and this book lists many excercises that help teach beginners while keeping it fun and interesting. A must read for any trainer!

all trainers must read this

when I started training kids to ride I lacked the knowledge of specific exercises to isolate each part of the rider. George gives you every tool to do what he does with his clients, follow it like its the bible. At my farm a copy is kept is the trunk, it is considered the manual and it settles disputes quickly. He teaches you not only how to train a rider, but also the quality standards that true horsemen demand. This one needs to be in print, all people out there trying to be trainers should have a copy of this close by, I suggest following it to the letter. Thank you George Morris and Gordon Wright, you have raised my expectations for my students and for myself.

This book made my career as a winning beginner instructor.

George's beginner book had a tremendous influence on elevating my skills as an instructor of beginner riders. Even working as a part-time instructor, my riders had more blue ribbons and championships (from leadline and walk/trot to 2'6" fences) at local and some recognized AHSA shows than students riding with full-time professionals on more expensive horses. It is unfortunate that the book is out of print--George's information is absolutely timeless.