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.
Riding horses is exhilarating and will definitely challenge you both physically and mentally. In this case, a good horse rider therefore needs to spend a lifetime learning how to improve their riding all along. People have been riding horses all since time memorial and just like any other game it has its own rules. The techniques may be much detailed or sophisticated but that should not worry you.
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.
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.
What follows once you have ensured your safety is to mount the particular horse. This involves approaching the animal, usually done from the left side also called the near side. You should approach it calmly making it recognize that you are approaching. Climbing of a horse involves putting your left leg firmly in the stirrup and holding the saddle with your hands as you swing your right leg over this horse and make a gentle land on its back.
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.
Riding horses is exhilarating and will definitely challenge you both physically and mentally. In this case, a good horse rider therefore needs to spend a lifetime learning how to improve their riding all along. People have been riding horses all since time memorial and just like any other game it has its own rules. The techniques may be much detailed or sophisticated but that should not worry you.
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.
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.
What follows once you have ensured your safety is to mount the particular horse. This involves approaching the animal, usually done from the left side also called the near side. You should approach it calmly making it recognize that you are approaching. Climbing of a horse involves putting your left leg firmly in the stirrup and holding the saddle with your hands as you swing your right leg over this horse and make a gentle land on its back.
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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