As a human being, we always fear doing new things although there is some adventure in it. Horse riding is one of them, people generally feel bit of nervousness dealing with it. Horses aren't always that big, are they? But do not give up. You can conquer your fear and ride that horse! Well today, we will teach you how to ride a horse out of your curiosity.
• Well fitting tack
• An enclosed area in which to ride
• Someone to lead the horse, if you wish
• Halter and Lead rope (if you are being lead)
• Someone to help you get on
• Common sense to keep you safe
• Your parents
• A helmet
• A body protector
• Sturdy tennis shoes or, preferably, boots
Things You Need For Horse Riding
• A well trained horse or pony• Well fitting tack
• An enclosed area in which to ride
• Someone to lead the horse, if you wish
• Halter and Lead rope (if you are being lead)
• Someone to help you get on
• Common sense to keep you safe
• Your parents
• A helmet
• A body protector
• Sturdy tennis shoes or, preferably, boots
Things To Do Beforehand
1. Make sure your horse is fully trained.
2. Ask the horse's owner before riding it. If they say yes, pat the horse and maybe even feed him a treat. You may also be able to groom him and this will create a bond between the two of you.
3. Warm up your legs and your horse properly. Spend 10-15 minutes walking and trotting energetically around in 2 point or jumping position. Make sure your heels are down and envision your legs wrapping around the horse's barrel like a belt. Mix up your periods of 2 point position with regular posting, double posting (up for 2, sit for 2), or even triple posting if you like (up for 3, sit for 2). Also, remember to vary your path: serpentines, changes of direction, circles, figure 8s, etc. This keeps your horse's mind on work.
4. When you're ready, gather up your confidence. Now, you're ready to get on.
5. If you are small or afraid of heights, you may want to ride a pony (small horse).
6. If you're small or not very strong, have an adult lift you up. If you are bigger, get on.
7. Adjust your stirrups, if necessary.
8. If you get on the horse, and you are terrified, make sure to let an adult know. Just don't make any loud noises that might frighten the horse.
9. When you're ready, tell the owner or person holding the lead rope that you're ready to go.
10. Cross your right stirrup over the front of the saddle followed by the left. Do it in this order in case you need to get back on at any point (getting on with the left stirrup).
11. It is always easier to ride western, because the saddle is comfier, and there is a saddle horn for security.
12. Be sure that your safety gear fits correctly. If your helmet is too big, it isn't even worth wearing one.
13. Hold on and have fun!
14. Do not scream of make sudden movements near the horse. Even a very well trained horse may spook.
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Safety Tips
1. Horses are sensitive animals. Always make sure you are relaxed and calm around them, so as not to make them feel nervous.
2. When you are trotting during horse riding, keep track of where your feet are. If they are under you, that is fine.
Try recognizing the beat of your gait by calling out these:
walk - 1 2 3 4
trot - 121212
canter - 1 2 3
3. Never scream on a horses back, even if he gets nervous and starts to trot, don't panic, because the more pressure you put on the horse, the more scared you will make him.
4. If this is your first time riding, never try bareback. A lot of people think that bareback should be their first ride so they can feel the horse underneath them first. Wrong. The saddle is always there for your comfort and protection, and its always safe. Try a bareback session after you ride with a saddle.
5. Always wear long pants when riding.
6. Never sit or kneel near a horse.
7. Try to always mount from the left side or near side. Horses are usually trained most on this side, but a well trained horse should be handled on both sides equally.
8. Don't run up to a horse, you can come up behind it but make sure the horse knows you're there and be cautious, you can pat him on his rump and say "whoa" or "easy boy" so he knows you are there! Always move to his shoulder and always talk to him so he knows your coming closer.
9. Always wear riding boots that have a a flat sole with a slight heel.
10. Always wear a safety helmet for your protection with the correct standard for horse riding. Move with the horse when it moves.
Benefits of Horse Riding
1. Horse riding and activities associated with horse riding are classed as moderate intensity exercises.
2. Horse riding stimulates mainly positive psychological feelings.
3. Horse riders are strongly motivated to take part in riding by the sense of well-being they gain from interacting with horses.
4. Being outdoors and in contact with nature is an important motivation for the vast majority of horse riders.
5. Amongst the horse riders who took part in the survey, 39 percent had taken no other form of physical activity in the last four weeks. This highlights the importance of riding to these people, who might otherwise be sedentary.
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