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.
To start with, a good relationship is necessary between you and the horse. The certain horse directly takes instructions from the rider, therefore you being the rider will need to establish a good relationship with this horse. This will be of great help in giving instructions to a horse while riding. Establishing the relationship may be a bit difficult at the beginning but with time it improves. Following instructions is also key to learning faster.
A horse riding gear which comprises of a long trouser or pant, minimal heeled shoe that fits well to stirrup and a comfortably fitting helmet is the priority as it gives you personal safety during the ride which is very key. You should at all cost avoid short pants that leaves some part of your leg in contact with the particular horse as It will rub against it during motion.
Once you are assured of your safety, mounting the animal is the next thing. You should approach the particular horse from the side, slowly, but making it aware of your presence. The left side of the animal is usually preferred as it is considered the near side. You should then climb unto the animal by putting your left, in this case your foot in the stirrup and holding the saddle with your hands. Swing your right leg over the animal and ensure you land gently.
Once you are seated, create a balance by having a straight forward look maintaining the back and shoulders in a straight angle as if seated in a chair. You should also firmly hold to the reins with your thumbs up and on that note, get ready for a ride. Start the ride by squeezing your thighs into the animal and by mentioning 'walk'. You should also move with the rhythmic movements of the horse.
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.
Finally, in order to dismount the horse, take off your feet starting with the left and swing it over the animal. As you land to the ground, bend your knees to easily land. Consider the above during your 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.
To start with, a good relationship is necessary between you and the horse. The certain horse directly takes instructions from the rider, therefore you being the rider will need to establish a good relationship with this horse. This will be of great help in giving instructions to a horse while riding. Establishing the relationship may be a bit difficult at the beginning but with time it improves. Following instructions is also key to learning faster.
A horse riding gear which comprises of a long trouser or pant, minimal heeled shoe that fits well to stirrup and a comfortably fitting helmet is the priority as it gives you personal safety during the ride which is very key. You should at all cost avoid short pants that leaves some part of your leg in contact with the particular horse as It will rub against it during motion.
Once you are assured of your safety, mounting the animal is the next thing. You should approach the particular horse from the side, slowly, but making it aware of your presence. The left side of the animal is usually preferred as it is considered the near side. You should then climb unto the animal by putting your left, in this case your foot in the stirrup and holding the saddle with your hands. Swing your right leg over the animal and ensure you land gently.
Once you are seated, create a balance by having a straight forward look maintaining the back and shoulders in a straight angle as if seated in a chair. You should also firmly hold to the reins with your thumbs up and on that note, get ready for a ride. Start the ride by squeezing your thighs into the animal and by mentioning 'walk'. You should also move with the rhythmic movements of the horse.
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.
Finally, in order to dismount the horse, take off your feet starting with the left and swing it over the animal. As you land to the ground, bend your knees to easily land. Consider the above during your lessons.
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