Horses can be amazing to watch trot, canter and jump over fences. Ever wonder how to get a horse ready to ride? In this book learn the basics of how someone would clean, groom and tack up a horse before taking them out to ride. Helpful tips from Oscar, a dog who spends a lot of time in the barn watching his human getting a horse ready to ride, are sprinkled throughout along with a simple explanation of the basics of tacking up a horse for children, animal lovers, new riders or anyone who is interested in learning a little bit more about how a horse gets ready to ride. The style of riding the young rider in this book is shown preparing her horse for is what is known as english riding. English riding can be done on flat ground or over jumps. It is an equestrian sport that can include dressage, event jumping, eventing, hunter, or simply a leisurely trail ride. Any type of riding involves taking care of the horse and getting them ready as shown in this book.