dimanche 23 août 2015

An Overview Of 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.

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.

To begin with, you need to establish a rapport between you and your horse. This is very important as the horse requires and takes instructions clearly as stated by the rider. This therefore needs you to have a good relationship with the particular horse to facilitate communications. This may be difficult for you as a starter but with time, you will get to be at ease with it. You also have to follow instructions to the later to avoid dangers and enable you to learn easily.

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.

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 seated comfortably at the back, 'chair seating' which involves straight forward look and having straight angled positioning of your back and shoulders is encouraged. Tight grip to the reins of the horse is also essential with the thumbs of your hand facing up and be ready for the ride. To start the ride, gently squeeze the particular horse using your thighs and shout 'walk'. As this horse moves, move along with its rhythm.

Pressing your left calf against the horse will turn the animal to the right and pressing the right calf will turn it to the left thus changing directions. Calling out 'whoa and pulling the reins will make the animal stop.

Last but not least, dismounting this horse involves taking off your feet from the stirrup beginning with the left and swing it above a horse. To make a landing without difficulty, bend your knees. You should consider the above for a perfect riding lesson.




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