The Smithwick's introduce parents of novice/ beginner riders to the sequence of how to successfully get their child into the equestrian world. Parents of advanced riders are given critical, inside information on how to advance their child through the highest riding levels. Also, children with disabilities have a chapter dedicated just to them, where parents or guardians learn how beneficial horses are to kids with any disability, explaining the latest medical research. The little known knowledge of exactly when a child equestrian is most at risk to sustain a head injury and how one can prevent concussions is also highlighted for parents. This book is a must read for any parent who wants to advance their child in the equestrian community - at any level