Book excerpt: Designed to teach beginning riders how to stay safe around horses in a fun and practical way. New Horseback Riding Students Parents Vacationers Occasional riders Whether you are a beginning student, the parent of a horse-crazed child or a casual vacation rider, this book provides the basics needed to stay safe around our equine partners. Horsewoman Carol Wolf used her award-winning journalistic skills to create this comprehensive guide. It's a must read before you, or someone you love, climbs into the saddle. Learn horse communication and body language Herd behavior How to control a horse the natural way Safety equipment How to fall from a horse