READY TO TRY HORSE RIDING?
Maybe you have decided to go trail riding this weekend with a whole bunch of horse riding beginners? Read all you can before you go, to make your first experience something you want to remember for all the right reasons.
Maybe you might like to limber up with some exercises first?
Maybe you haven't started yet and need a little encouragement?
Then watch this little movie.. made to inspire you to take action.
Maybe you have decided to go trail riding this weekend with a whole bunch of horse riding beginners? Read all you can before you go, to make your first experience something you want to remember for all the right reasons.
Maybe you might like to limber up with some exercises first?
Maybe you haven't started yet and need a little encouragement?
Then watch this little movie.. made to inspire you to take action.
SO YOU WANT TO LEARN TO RIDE A HORSE?
Where do you start?
Horse riding is an increasingly popular pastime. And it is no wonder.There was a time in history when it was a sport to be enjoyed only by the aristocracy. Nowadays however, it is well within the reach of anyone wishing to have a go. No matter our age or physical ability. Horse riding is a pleasure
we can ALL enjoy. Horse riding is FOR EVERYONE!
There are many riding schools that offer affordable trail riding sessions for all levels of horse riders,including horse riding beginners, and riding lessons either private (just you) or in a group, so we can all experience the exhilarating sensation of horse riding without having to go out and actually buy our own horse.
There is something about the equine mystique that appeals to us humans. Horses may be big and beautiful , but it is the companionship they offer us, that no other animal can, that wins our hearts time and time again.
There are all kinds of riding styles: western, english, pleasure,just to name a few, and all kinds of gear to go with each style (or discipline as they are called).
For the horse riding beginners,it can be daunting. In order to fulfill our dream of galloping off over the open grasslands, there are many things we should know FIRST.
It is not a good idea to just go and catch a horse and throw the saddle up onto his back and jump on! ( although we see this in the movies!) Respect , consideration of our horse and preparation will greatly enhance our experience.
We need to treat the horse a certain way so that he understands what we are asking of him. He has been taught to respond to certain aids ( instructions) and we need to understand how to communicate what we want to the horse, so he can do as we have asked.We often blame the horse, when we are just not giving the horse an instruction he understands.
The following articles
written especially for Horse Riding Beginners will give you some further insight:
just click on selected topic to go to page....
Horse riding terminology.
Exercises you can do at home without a horse
IS FEAR holding you back?
Safety around horses
Parts of a Horse/Colours
Tips for beginners
Trail Riding
Natural Rider Videos
Are you a nervous rider?
About Me
Exercises you can do at home without a horse
IS FEAR holding you back?
Safety around horses
Parts of a Horse/Colours
Tips for beginners
Trail Riding
Natural Rider Videos
Are you a nervous rider?
About Me
No matter WHAT our age, we can all learn to ride a horse.
The important thing is to have a go!
No nerves here! Scooby the horse is happy and relaxed ( almost fast asleep!) So is his rider.
Plan ahead, read heaps so your first horse riding beginner lesson is a joy!
(Drew has removed his helmet for the picture
so we can see that cute smile of his).
The important thing is to have a go!
No nerves here! Scooby the horse is happy and relaxed ( almost fast asleep!) So is his rider.
Plan ahead, read heaps so your first horse riding beginner lesson is a joy!
(Drew has removed his helmet for the picture
so we can see that cute smile of his).