Every good rider should know that there are three very important steps to consider when preparing to ride a horse. The following three steps: grooming, pointing and warming up, if done correctly, should lead to a pleasant and trouble-free ride. Making sure your horse is carefully cared for is the first step in making him comfortable. It is imperative to ensure that the feet are picked up and free of rocks or stones to avoid any injury to your horse's feet. Next, comb out any tangles or debris from the forelock, mane and tail (the horse's fringe). Keeping in mind that the horse uses its tail as an insect deterrent, we want it to flow freely and be free to squish. Now let's brush our horse. Using a curry comb, start by making circular motions along the horse's neck, over its body and around its rump. This will loosen any accumulated and ground dirt. Using a stiff brush, brush your horse's coat to bring out and remove any loose dirt. By taking a medium brush, you can now remove any loose dirt that may still be in the bristles. You finalize...