Comments for We Make It Easy http://www.wemakeiteasy.us To Learn to Ride Horses Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:17:59 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on I want to learn to ride horses but i don’t know where to start….? by Barreler http://www.wemakeiteasy.us/learn-to-ride-horses/i-want-to-learn-to-ride-horses-but-i-dont-know-where-to-start/comment-page-1#comment-2784 Barreler Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:17:59 +0000 http://www.wemakeiteasy.us/learn-to-ride-horses/i-want-to-learn-to-ride-horses-but-i-dont-know-where-to-start#comment-2784 Lessons. Lessons lessons lessons. I cannot even begin to tell you how important it is for every horse person to take lessons before getting there own horse.<br><b>References : </b><br> Lessons. Lessons lessons lessons. I cannot even begin to tell you how important it is for every horse person to take lessons before getting there own horse.
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]]> Comment on I want to learn to ride horses but i don’t know where to start….? by :) http://www.wemakeiteasy.us/learn-to-ride-horses/i-want-to-learn-to-ride-horses-but-i-dont-know-where-to-start/comment-page-1#comment-2783 :) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:30:59 +0000 http://www.wemakeiteasy.us/learn-to-ride-horses/i-want-to-learn-to-ride-horses-but-i-dont-know-where-to-start#comment-2783 It depends on what type of riding you would like to do, if you want more fun with the horses try 4-H. If you want to eventually jump or something try English and there is also western. My suggestion is to google local barns to where you are and go visit them. Also if you have any friends that ride ask them! They way it happened to me was my mom googled horseback riding lessons in (my city) then we drove around and looked at them all to see what they were like. I hope this helps and you get to ride!<br><b>References : </b><br>experience It depends on what type of riding you would like to do, if you want more fun with the horses try 4-H. If you want to eventually jump or something try English and there is also western. My suggestion is to google local barns to where you are and go visit them. Also if you have any friends that ride ask them! They way it happened to me was my mom googled horseback riding lessons in (my city) then we drove around and looked at them all to see what they were like. I hope this helps and you get to ride!
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]]> Comment on I want to learn to ride horses but i don’t know where to start….? by Yuri http://www.wemakeiteasy.us/learn-to-ride-horses/i-want-to-learn-to-ride-horses-but-i-dont-know-where-to-start/comment-page-1#comment-2782 Yuri Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:21:59 +0000 http://www.wemakeiteasy.us/learn-to-ride-horses/i-want-to-learn-to-ride-horses-but-i-dont-know-where-to-start#comment-2782 Take a look at some stables online, see what they charge, etc. Then, when you find a couple you like, and can afford, call and set an appointment to have a "Tour" of the stables and watch a lesson or two. If you decide you like how the horses are treated and how the teachers interact with students, go ahead and choose that stable for your lessons.<br><b>References : </b><br> Take a look at some stables online, see what they charge, etc.
Then, when you find a couple you like, and can afford, call and set an appointment to have a "Tour" of the stables and watch a lesson or two.
If you decide you like how the horses are treated and how the teachers interact with students, go ahead and choose that stable for your lessons.
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]]> Comment on I want to learn to ride horses but i don’t know where to start….? by Morgan Crazy Horse Lover :) http://www.wemakeiteasy.us/learn-to-ride-horses/i-want-to-learn-to-ride-horses-but-i-dont-know-where-to-start/comment-page-1#comment-2781 Morgan Crazy Horse Lover :) Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:58:59 +0000 http://www.wemakeiteasy.us/learn-to-ride-horses/i-want-to-learn-to-ride-horses-but-i-dont-know-where-to-start#comment-2781 Well, most people start by taking riding lessons at a nearby stable. You can find a barn by googling horse farms in whatever town you live in. You should find a few places that sound good. Call them and set up a lesson, and if you like it, you should continue lessons. Eventually you can start leasing horses, and even showing in maybe a 4-h club, or an equestrian team, or just go to open horse shows. And later, you can buy your own, but you should take a ton of lessons first.<br><b>References : </b><br>Used to be in the same situation. Well, most people start by taking riding lessons at a nearby stable. You can find a barn by googling horse farms in whatever town you live in. You should find a few places that sound good. Call them and set up a lesson, and if you like it, you should continue lessons. Eventually you can start leasing horses, and even showing in maybe a 4-h club, or an equestrian team, or just go to open horse shows. And later, you can buy your own, but you should take a ton of lessons first.
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]]> Comment on Has anyone ever tried Parelli Natural Horsemanship (or know of someone who has)? Was it successful? by SC http://www.wemakeiteasy.us/natural-horsemanship/has-anyone-ever-tried-parelli-natural-horsemanship-or-know-of-someone-who-has-was-it-successful/comment-page-1#comment-2792 SC Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:53:59 +0000 http://www.wemakeiteasy.us/natural-horsemanship/has-anyone-ever-tried-parelli-natural-horsemanship-or-know-of-someone-who-has-was-it-successful#comment-2792 Yes, i've tried parelli and it works great but you DONT have to buy all that crap for 10 times what it's worth. A plain rope halter and lead will work just fine. It's the technique that's important, not the gear.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes, i’ve tried parelli and it works great but you DONT have to buy all that crap for 10 times what it’s worth. A plain rope halter and lead will work just fine. It’s the technique that’s important, not the gear.
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]]> Comment on Has anyone ever tried Parelli Natural Horsemanship (or know of someone who has)? Was it successful? by Cowgirl Up http://www.wemakeiteasy.us/natural-horsemanship/has-anyone-ever-tried-parelli-natural-horsemanship-or-know-of-someone-who-has-was-it-successful/comment-page-1#comment-2791 Cowgirl Up Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:48:59 +0000 http://www.wemakeiteasy.us/natural-horsemanship/has-anyone-ever-tried-parelli-natural-horsemanship-or-know-of-someone-who-has-was-it-successful#comment-2791 Well there was a horse at my barn who had Parelli horsemanship on her and there was something about her, like she wasn't real, you know like there was something under all that slowness and all. I'd advise you to look at a lot of trainers and testimonials before wasting a lot of money on something that won't work.<br><b>References : </b><br> Well there was a horse at my barn who had Parelli horsemanship on her and there was something about her, like she wasn’t real, you know like there was something under all that slowness and all. I’d advise you to look at a lot of trainers and testimonials before wasting a lot of money on something that won’t work.
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]]> Comment on I want to learn to ride horses but i don’t know where to start….? by Cassie http://www.wemakeiteasy.us/learn-to-ride-horses/i-want-to-learn-to-ride-horses-but-i-dont-know-where-to-start/comment-page-1#comment-2780 Cassie Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:44:59 +0000 http://www.wemakeiteasy.us/learn-to-ride-horses/i-want-to-learn-to-ride-horses-but-i-dont-know-where-to-start#comment-2780 Look at the CHA website or other riding instructor certification program's sites for a list of certified riding instructors. These instructors will have had some supervision and taken a test on basic first aid, safety, professionalism, etc. and will have proven they meet or exceeded the programs standards. You may be shocked at how much more their instruction may be than, say, an instructor you find off craigslist, but you will get what you pay for. Look for full time instructor/ trainers, watch some of their lessons, meet their horses, and see how you all get along, and check to make sure things are clean, orderly, and professional. The horses should also look healthy and happy to be there. Also, it will be worth paying for individual lessons at first before moving into a group lesson program, should you decide to do so in order to save some money. For good riding instruction, you should be looking at paying anywhere from $30-$50 an hour for a riding instructor teaching beginning students, and instructors teaching more advanced students often charge that price for just a half hour lesson. When I have new students arrive at my barn, they do need to wear boots. However, I don't care whether they are riding boots, rubber rain boots work just fine, and we have helmets in all sorts of sizes.<br><b>References : </b><br>I am a CHA certified riding instructor at Four Winds Riding Center in Gig Harbor, WA. Look at the CHA website or other riding instructor certification program’s sites for a list of certified riding instructors. These instructors will have had some supervision and taken a test on basic first aid, safety, professionalism, etc. and will have proven they meet or exceeded the programs standards. You may be shocked at how much more their instruction may be than, say, an instructor you find off craigslist, but you will get what you pay for. Look for full time instructor/ trainers, watch some of their lessons, meet their horses, and see how you all get along, and check to make sure things are clean, orderly, and professional. The horses should also look healthy and happy to be there.

Also, it will be worth paying for individual lessons at first before moving into a group lesson program, should you decide to do so in order to save some money. For good riding instruction, you should be looking at paying anywhere from $30-$50 an hour for a riding instructor teaching beginning students, and instructors teaching more advanced students often charge that price for just a half hour lesson.

When I have new students arrive at my barn, they do need to wear boots. However, I don’t care whether they are riding boots, rubber rain boots work just fine, and we have helmets in all sorts of sizes.
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I am a CHA certified riding instructor at Four Winds Riding Center in Gig Harbor, WA.

]]> Comment on I want to learn to ride horses but i don’t know where to start….? by randomstuff http://www.wemakeiteasy.us/learn-to-ride-horses/i-want-to-learn-to-ride-horses-but-i-dont-know-where-to-start/comment-page-1#comment-2779 randomstuff Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:39:59 +0000 http://www.wemakeiteasy.us/learn-to-ride-horses/i-want-to-learn-to-ride-horses-but-i-dont-know-where-to-start#comment-2779 as everyone said take lessons or if you know some one who has horses or ponies that could teach you<br><b>References : </b><br> as everyone said take lessons or if you know some one who has horses or ponies that could teach you
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]]> Comment on Has anyone ever tried Parelli Natural Horsemanship (or know of someone who has)? Was it successful? by LuvsCats&Horses http://www.wemakeiteasy.us/natural-horsemanship/has-anyone-ever-tried-parelli-natural-horsemanship-or-know-of-someone-who-has-was-it-successful/comment-page-1#comment-2790 LuvsCats&Horses Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:15:59 +0000 http://www.wemakeiteasy.us/natural-horsemanship/has-anyone-ever-tried-parelli-natural-horsemanship-or-know-of-someone-who-has-was-it-successful#comment-2790 If you're not a trainer, I recommend Clinton Anderson. He teaches control and respect on the ground before you do any in saddle work. I've had success with my 21 year old Standardbred rescue using his methods.<br><b>References : </b><br> If you’re not a trainer, I recommend Clinton Anderson. He teaches control and respect on the ground before you do any in saddle work. I’ve had success with my 21 year old Standardbred rescue using his methods.
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]]> Comment on I want to learn to ride horses but i don’t know where to start….? by Emily http://www.wemakeiteasy.us/learn-to-ride-horses/i-want-to-learn-to-ride-horses-but-i-dont-know-where-to-start/comment-page-1#comment-2778 Emily Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:07:59 +0000 http://www.wemakeiteasy.us/learn-to-ride-horses/i-want-to-learn-to-ride-horses-but-i-dont-know-where-to-start#comment-2778 how old are you? if your a child then horse riding lessons are expensive, talk to your parents about it and see what they say. if your an adult and your prepared to pay weekly for riding lessons, call a local riding stables and see if they have any spare lessons. How long do you want your lessons to be? An hour private is most the expensive Then Half an hour private and an hour group are usually about the same. Then half an hour group. Personally, when i first started i liked group lessons best as horses by themselves can sometimes spook (which is unlikely in a riding school, but you never know) however not i own horses i prefer going into the school by myself. You need to be prepared to accept the risks that can be caused by riding. no riding school will have a 100% guarantee that nothing will happen to you, and although it is unlikely, accidents can happen and like humans, horses have their bad days. You will have to be prepared to take full responsibility for any accidents that happen, and understand that each time you fall off, you learn something new, and become a better rider :) Hope this gives you all the information you need, and good look with your riding :)<br><b>References : </b><br>personal experience :) how old are you? if your a child then horse riding lessons are expensive, talk to your parents about it and see what they say. if your an adult and your prepared to pay weekly for riding lessons, call a local riding stables and see if they have any spare lessons.
How long do you want your lessons to be?
An hour private is most the expensive
Then Half an hour private and an hour group are usually about the same.
Then half an hour group.

Personally, when i first started i liked group lessons best as horses by themselves can sometimes spook (which is unlikely in a riding school, but you never know) however not i own horses i prefer going into the school by myself.

You need to be prepared to accept the risks that can be caused by riding. no riding school will have a 100% guarantee that nothing will happen to you, and although it is unlikely, accidents can happen and like humans, horses have their bad days. You will have to be prepared to take full responsibility for any accidents that happen, and understand that each time you fall off, you learn something new, and become a better rider :)

Hope this gives you all the information you need, and good look with your riding :)
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