Introduction - How to use this book - A few definitions Chapter 1 - 'You' as a Coach - Qualities of a coach - Developing as a coach Chapter 2 - Communication - First impressions - Listening - Questions Chapter 3 - How People Learn - Good and Bad Experiences - The learning process - Development teaching/coaching styles Chapter 4 - Awareness and Judgement - Developing awareness as a coach - Developing awareness in the rider - Physical ability and fitness - Psychology of rider and horse Chapter 5 - Taking Responsibility - The coach's responsibility - The rider's responsibility - Joint responsibility to the horse Chapter 6 - Aims - Planning - Assessment - Outcomes Chapter 7 - Coach-led and Rider-led Training - How styles develop - Changing emphasis Chapter 8 - Coaching Children - Starting age and motivation - Physical considerations - Teaching pointers - Exceptionally talented riders Chapter 9 - Working with the Recreational Rider - Pleasure riders and the riding school - Nervous riders - Riders who come to the sport late in life - Riders returning to the sport - Non-competitive riders Chapter 10 - Coaching the Competitive Rider - Recognising young talent - From weekly rider to competitive rider - Motivation - Dealing with success and failure Chapter 11 - A Career in Equestrian Coaching - Basic requisites for coaching - Developing and specialising - Employment Chapter 12 - The Practical Application of Coaching - Facilities - Problem-solving and exercises for lessons - Reflection - Maintaining self-motivation Chapter 13 - Understanding your Sport - The British Equestrian Federation and member bodies - Competing and coaching - The British Horse Society and its role in instruction - Other training and coaching qualifications and initiatives Index.