Reddit reviews The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Basics for Beginners / D Level
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There’s a lot of garbage online, to be honest.
The Pony Club manuals are probably one of the best places to start as Pony Club is very safety focused. Start with the D manual.
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I second Pony Club. Unfortunately the cut-off age is 25. However, Pony Club has some great manuals available that cover everything you will need to know. The manuals come in a set of three, The Beginner Manual (This will be absolutely essential in your case), The Intermediate Manual (This will be nice to have on hand), and The Advanced Manual (And this I wouldn't worry about, but it is a fun read!).
The beginner manual covers everything from basic riding techniques, grooming, tack and tack cleaning, stall cleaning, feeding, anatomy, health, first aid, and more.
Also, most stables cover the basics when you start taking lessons. Obviously they'll teach you the dos and don'ts of handling horses right away, but you'll learn more as you advance. Most instructors will be happy to answer any questions you have about care and management. Any good equestrian knows that is just as important as the riding.
Also, when looking for a stable, try to pick one with a good community of people riding there, and preferably a Pony Club. Knowledgable people are always at the ready to help beginners out. Good luck!
You can't go wrong with the Pony Club manuals. They're aimed at kids and teenagers, but they provide excellent information for anyone about riding and horsemanship. Start with Basics for Beginners and go from there.