Comments on: How do you learn how to ride a horse?

By: kat

kat — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:51:59 +0000

go to a school
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By: ashabarab

ashabarab — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:28:59 +0000

find the best riding school in your area…or an instructor.. once you have had a few lessons you can look around for a possibly less expensive way to ride, maybe help out at a yard/barn/equestrian center etc
the better your first teacher the better rider you will be and although the best are probably the most expensive you do get what you pay for
if you find a ‘friend’ to teach you they might teach you there own bad habits
if you don’t want to ride all the time try being a volunteer with an animal sanctuary that has horses
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By: juliebcrocker

juliebcrocker — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:04:59 +0000

Get lessons from a respected instructor. Period. YOU CANNOT TEACH YOURSELF! Please don't try! You could become badly hurt! To find a respected instructor, poll the local vets, the pony club, and the farriers! Good luck!
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By: Bella

Bella — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:40:59 +0000

Pull out a phonebook and look up local riding schools!! I'd actually love to learn too, when I find the time that is! Hope this Helps!! Bells
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By: Brooke

Brooke — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:54:59 +0000

It depends if you are willing to take up the little bit of time that you have to ride. There are 2 main riding styles, English & Western. I personally choose English, but if you are starting off I would probbally suggest Western. (much easier.) English would take up waaay too much of your time learning how to post at the trot. Also you should post another question on how to choose a good riding stable. Sorry, I can’t tell you everything about how to ride and what is good and what is not. It is up to you!
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By: HORSIE CRAZYYY

HORSIE CRAZYYY — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:24:59 +0000

bareback(no saddle), this way you can feel how the horse moves, when it moves, and how powerful it is..

am i scaring you? srry
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By: horse Girl 1313

horse Girl 1313 — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:35:59 +0000

take some lessons
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By: Molly T

Molly T — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:46:59 +0000

I would highly reccomend the book called ‘the ultimite book of horse and rider’. it’s really good! also, get riding lessons at a local stable, and look at this website:
http://www.wikihow.com/Ride-a-Horse

enjoy!
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By: Fancys_Mamma

Fancys_Mamma — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:24:59 +0000

get lessons
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By: Heather K

Heather K — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:02:59 +0000

Take lessons. Shop around for a good trainer first. Or if you have friends that use a trainer and they recommend him/ her ask if you can watch their lessons.
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Horse owner for 14 years