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Highlights On Horse Riding Lessons

By Shawn Hunter


Different people have different interests and activities they do during their leisure or in a bid to pass time. If you fall in the category of those who love horses then horse riding will be the best thing for you. Just like you enjoy other outdoor activities or games, horse riding could be that much or even more enjoyable. To add on that, it has no age and time restrictions. Since it is not common as other games are, you will therefore require some horse riding lessons.

Horse riding can make one feel very happy but physical and mental challenges come with it. To be the best therefore, you will definitely need to put in your best and may even take forever to be a good horse rider. This game of riding horses has been there all along and since it is a game like any other, it has its own rules and regulations which however are more stated, can be easily understood.

The most basic factor to begin with is to establish a relationship between you and the horse. This is elemental as a horse requires detailed one to one instructions as you ride. Horses take instructions from you as stated. This may be a bit challenging for beginners but with time you are going to learn and perfect it. In addition, you have to follow specific guidelines so as to learn easily and avoid any dangers associated with riding.

Personal safety Is key and should be your priority concern before you start to ride. This involves putting on long pants that are comfortable, well fitting sturdy shoes with minimal heel and a riding helmet that perfectly fits your head. All this put together is referred to as a horse riding gear. Short pants should be avoided since your exposed part of the leg will be rubbed by the horse during its movements.

Mounting to the horse is the next step after ensuring your safety. It is the process of approaching our horse which is usually done from the left in other terms, the near side. While approaching, do it stealthily ensuring this horse is aware that you are approaching. To climb on a horse, place your left foot on the stirrup and by holding onto the saddle, swing your right leg above the horse and tenderly land on the saddle.

Create a balance on your horse by looking straight forward and keeping your back and shoulders straight. You should then hold the reins properly like your giving a thumbs up and firmly then prepare for a ride. You start riding by squeezing the horse with your heels and say 'walk' for this horse to start going. Gently, Move up and down in the saddle maintaining the rhythm of the animal.

To change the directions, squeezing in the left leg will turn this horse to the right and squeezing the right will turn it to the left. Shout 'whoa' to make the horse slow down and will stop completely by pulling back the reins.

Lastly, you dismount off the animal by taking your feet out of the stirrups and swing right leg over this horse. Make sure to bend knees as you land to soften the impact. Above guidelines will help you make a good horse rider.




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