| So you have decided to make that holiday something | | | | frightened is not what you want as a friend. Be quiet |
| to remember. Horse Riding Holidays are getting | | | | and steady, this is not the time to go all cowboy and |
| popular by the minute and what better way to start | | | | lone ranger. This might alarm the horse and make him |
| your riding holiday than be prepared. Good thing we | | | | bolt. You do not want to get thrown back or worse, |
| have this nifty tips and tricks for that traveler in you. | | | | held up by a runaway horse. |
| Read on some of our tips and tricks for travelers | | | | 6. Learn about horses' customs and traditions. It |
| who horse back during vacation and holiday season. | | | | might be nice to feed the horses but the owners |
| Have fun! | | | | might not allow this. Some owners restrict this |
| 1. Safety first! Wear a proper helmet especially if it | | | | because their horses are in a strict diet. Spoiling them |
| the first time you will try horseback riding. You want | | | | would not be good for you and for the horse as well. |
| to be safe and prepared, wearing a helmet is better | | | | 7. Do not wear loose clothing. Dress comfortably and |
| than nothing. | | | | appropriately. Avoid flow dresses, skirts and ribbons. |
| 2. Adjust the length of the stirrups accordingly. You | | | | This might get entangled on the horse saddles and |
| do not want it too high or too low. Adjust it so it will | | | | cause unlikely accidents. |
| fit you comfortably. | | | | 8. Do not wear jewelry. Keep your jewelry for |
| 3. Wear the right shoes. Forego the strappy sandals | | | | safekeeping. It might get entangled on shrubs, trees |
| and stilettos. Flip flops are definitely not your thing | | | | or bushes. |
| when riding horse. Prefer closed shoes or sneakers to | | | | 9. Learn how to stop your horse. Just in case! |
| make it one smooth ride as possible. | | | | Desperate times call for desperate measure. There is |
| 4. What to wear? What to wear? Dresses are | | | | not much to lose if you learn a few things here and |
| definitely out. Go with pants not shorts. The reason | | | | there. |
| behind these shorts exposes your legs and it might | | | | 10. Lastly, read up on horse riding. Being |
| encounter chaffing or brushing through thorny shrubs | | | | knowledgeable is an advantage not a nuisance. |
| and plants. If you wear pants, your legs will be | | | | There you go. Be sure to have fun and be careful. |
| protected and covered. | | | | Being an adventurer has it perks and privileges, use |
| 5. Be calm and collected when you are around horses. | | | | them wisely. |
| Horses tend to be sensitive to noise and a runaway | | | | |