There’s so much more to riding than just sitting atop a horse. Your pre-ride preparation and care of the horse can make all the difference to your ride, and it demonstrates your compassion for your horsey partner.
Check out this web page — complete with cheesy videos — for a run-down on what you need to know before you even get on your William Woods dressage horse.
http://shortenyourreins.com/wwu/mounting.html
Enjoy!