Riding is all about being fit, healthy, and young, whether you go for bike riding, jeep riding, or horse riding, wait; you do not ride a horse? Oh! This means you are missing something truly thrilling. Are you afraid of riding a horse? Or do you not want to do horseback riding because you think it is too simple?
Whatever your reason is, once you experience how it feels to be a horse rider, you will certainly rethink! Nothing can be more rewarding for you as a nature lover than horseback riding, it makes you escape the world and unlock the door to hypnotic landscapes. So get up on your western saddle right now and begin riding!
If you do not know about riding a horse, the following write-up might help;
Getting On A Horse
Horse riding is quite complicated, you cannot expect yourself to be an expert without proper training. Before going for a ride, you must know some basics about horse riding, the first of which is how to get seated on the horse; the horses are so tall, that they might first scare you but keep in mind that they are not as high as your aims.
Before sitting on the horse correctly, let someone hold your horse for additional support, now balance your left leg on the left stirrup while standing straight up. Then, while gently grabbing the reins and adjusting your posture to feel comfortable, slide your right leg and set it on the right stirrup, and ta-da! You are now seated on your horse!
Getting Started With Your Horse Ride
Now that you are seated comfortably on your horse, it is now time for your horse to start moving. Be patient, and do not panic as it will stress out the situation and make things go worse. Give a gentle push to the horse while holding the reins lightly, and your horse will begin to move.
Try to effectively communicate with your horse every now and then during the ride.
Once you have finished riding the horse, it is time for you to say “whoa” in a soft voice to slow or stop the horse. Get off the horse as it stops, and appreciate him with a caring pat for his cooperation and efforts.
Horse Riding Mistakes And Safety Tips
Horseback riding can be risky at times. You could tumble off the horse and damage both yourself and the horse. Do not risk your safety for adventure, always wear head protection such as a helmet since your head sustains an injury first when you fall.
Do not try to keep your shoulders forward, because forward-leaning shoulders may stretch your spine. Moreover, understand the purpose of the reins, which is to interact with the horse, and not to make you seated firmly. Be gentle when handling reins and do not hurt the mouth of your horse.
Final Thoughts
Horseback riding sounds exciting, but being a skilled horse rider takes years or even decades of consistent practice, so do not rush; instead, learn the basics patiently because you know that great things take time.
Make your horse a friend of yours and let him take you places beyond your wildest dreams!
