| Horse riding can be addressed as a sport for | | | | eager in assisting the trainer in dressing and grooming |
| equestrians, leisure past time for some, or a mode of | | | | the horse. Hands-on training is a beneficial factor in |
| transportation to others. Riding a horse is not as | | | | learning. |
| easy as it sounds. A rider will need to undergo basic | | | | - Upon mounting, riding and walking the horse, |
| trainings and lots of practice. An experienced and | | | | remember to have a steady gait. Always keep your |
| professional horse rider can help assist beginners on | | | | heels back down the stirrups, keep your back |
| how to mount, ride, walk, and do simple trots in this | | | | straight and chin up. Move along with the movement |
| fun activity. Here are some few tips for novices who | | | | of the horse as naturally as possible while maintaining |
| would like to try horse riding. | | | | proper posture. Always focus and look on the path |
| - Before anything else, prevention is better than cure | | | | your going to go. |
| as they always say. Having safety helmets, back | | | | - Practice is the key in becoming a good rider. |
| protectors, and wearing proper attire are some | | | | Gradually practice the horse in making turns, walks |
| preventive measures to ensure one's safety. | | | | and doing simple trots. This will help the rider get |
| - Seek consultation and ask for a brief orientation to | | | | comfortable with the horse. |
| a horse rider expert. Seeking for a friend's advice | | | | - After several minutes or hours of horse riding, after |
| who is good at horse riding is nice but an accredited | | | | care for horses is a must. Before leaving, make sure |
| horse rider should be on top priority. | | | | to check and feel the horse's chest. If you still feel |
| - Make sure all necessary equipments for horse riding | | | | the chest is still warm, keep him walking. On the |
| such as protective helmet, back protectors, horse | | | | other hand, if it's cool, that's the only time a rider can |
| saddle, girth and other equipments are completely | | | | remove the horse's saddle and give a good groom. |
| available. | | | | After which, the rider is good to go. |
| - Given a chance, get to know the horse more. | | | | - Lastly, keep it a point to make sure not to ride a |
| Establishing rapport can build trust and comfort to | | | | horse without adequate supervision by a trainer. |
| both the rider and the horse. This will help the rider | | | | These are some useful tips for beginners who would |
| relieved from anxiety and stress. | | | | like to experience to ride a horse. Try to enjoy |
| - Allot time to practice the basics. Ask question and | | | | every learning aspect of horse riding. It will guarantee |
| give reactions on certain procedures. Practice on how | | | | your next riding more enjoyable and fun. Horse riding |
| to mount, ride, rein, walk and dismount before riding | | | | is a fun activity to do. Be sure to have proper |
| a horse can boost confidence for first timers. | | | | orientation and secured equipments to prevent |
| - Preparing to ride a horse may take time. It needs | | | | injuries. |
| grooming and proper setup of equipments. Try to be | | | | |