The hallmark of this already classic book is the combination of practical and professional knowledge with wit, warmth and empathy. The book accompanies children and young people when meeting a horse for the first time, when handling horses and during their first riding experiences. This book leaves no question unanswered, whether it's about horse breeds or stables, horse care and equipment, behavior in the stable and pasture or whether it's about riding, jumping or field riding, deciding on your own horse or your first exams. All small and large problems of young riders, beginners or even more advanced ones are taken seriously, but laughter is allowed.