Do you have any good advices for first-time horse riding?
Written by
Mickey
I've got few questions from beginners who show some concerns about the first ride.
I honestly believe the your first ride will be very enjoyable, but I do think some informtaion may help you feel more confident and less concerned.
My best advice is to listen to your professional instructor. He's the one who knows best the horse and how to guide beginners. If you have any question or concern, talk to him as he's there for you. Don't forget to mention that this is your first time.
Horse are very sensitive specifically with sudden movements, noises or touch. The key word is gentlenss. Approach the horse slowly and don't jump on it. You can talk to it or rub him slowly. Don't run near him, shout or throw anything as he might get scared. That includes your new ring on your cellphone.
As horses can't see in front of its noses try to approach them from the side and let them notice you. Don't take them by surprise from the back or from the front.
Just like you need some time to get used to riding, the horse needs time to get used to having you around. Think about you two as a team members getting to know each other.
It is extremly important to wear a helmet during ride. Just like riding bikes, rollers etc accidents may happen and you should protect your head.
It is also important to come with leather boots in order to protect your legs from being stabbed. Boots with moderated heals are even better, as it would help you using the stirrups.
Finally , try to enjoy your experience. As mentioned before all chances are that you will enjoy it. Most members of our community will tell you that the first times cause you to fall in love with horses and horse riding.
Have fun.
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Vegetables for horses?
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Horse Health & Nutrition
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cheryl dean
Okay. I posted this on the old forum...my cousin processes wheat grass, carrots, beets, kale, and celery every morning and gives her horses the pulp.
Does anyone else do this? I thought I read somewhere that kale wasn't good for horses? I tried this using everything but kale and Sunni ate everything (he kind of pushed some of it around for a while)...but I think he liked the moisture in al
My confidence is rubbish!
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General Discussions
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jasmine balchin
well ive been riding for about 12 years (since i was 3 years old) im now 13, 14 in a few months. i really love horses n horse riding but my confidence is really rubbish . i will get spoked if the horse even moves a inch wile im groming him/her or if im riding n he.she is miving its tale, or moving its head or anything. i gte scared really easily. and allways end up not being able to xlean out a a
Centered riding
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Horse Training
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Silvia
I'm reading a famous book of Sally Swift "Centered riding", this book has changed my way to ride and stay on the saddle.
There are a lot of books about how to ride, the right position of body, etc. but this book helps in finding the right psychological images and its full of pictures.
My instructors has spend so much time in explaining me how I should stay on the saddle, when I di
the latest news.....
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General Discussions
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Tiffany
Well riding was not a main priority over the summer, working on our house and property was. Now most the work is done. I met a few ladies thankfully in my nieghborhood who have horses. I was worried there for a moment that I would have to live a life of riding alone. My daughter finished nail tech school and got a job (moving on with her life) can't spend it being mom's riding partner forever...
Study: Horse Riding New Zealand\'s Most Dangerous S
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WHINNY
by: Erin Ryder, Staff Writer
February 14 2007 Article # 8936
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A New Zealand Medical Journal study has deemed horse riding to be the most dangerous sport, The Dominion Post reported.
According to the report, riding caused twice as many injuries as mountaineering, rock climbing, kayaking, snowboarding, and skiing combined.
Riders lodged 20% of all Accident Compen
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