From a raw young horse to a reliable leisure partner. The experienced author Urte Biallas demonstrates how to train your young horse into a dependable leisure horse with patience and kind consistency. She explains the basics of training, groundwork, and handling, acclimatization to equipment, lunging, the first mounting, riding in the field and in the arena, as well as other important training steps. Additionally, she provides guidance on whether and under what conditions you can train your young horse yourself and when professional support is advisable. Many photos illustrate the training journey.