This is a learning book written for children, especially between the grassroots age of six to thirteen, to guide them in the very basics of horse safety, horse handling and care, developing horse sense, and starting out with their horse-riding journey. It is designed to be used in partnership with their horse and their coach as an interactive workbook and reference guide for everything they are learning. Practical and hands-on is the emphasis, because theory alone cannot prepare you to become a skilled horse person. This book will help children work through their learning experience with their instructor. It is written to support the exciting pathway of a horse life in a simple and easy-to-understand format and language. The author, Debbie, has a lifetime of horsemanship experience, in-depth knowledge to share, and a passion for people of all ages learning safely. She is committed to helping people who are just starting out with the core fundamentals to become sensible, confident, and capable horse handlers and riders. This book is every child's equine essentials kit for beginning a wonderful journey with horses, and for learning valuable life skills. Development of confidence, care, and communication is the blessing we wish you for a happy and healthy life.