Learning to ride horses, and going cross country in the states?
December 14th, 2009
I’m thinking of what I’m going to do on my year (or two years), out after university as I can’t be bothered to get a job for a while. I quite like the idea of going to america or canada and learning to ride horses, (just basics), and riding across some of the country.
Do people do this a lot? Can you rent a horse for a significant length of time?
Are there any legal requirements when it comes to owning/riding a horse, (insurance, license, limitations on where you can take it?)
Would I actually need to take lessons, or could I just read a book and give it a go as all I would just be going along slowly?
I’m pretty keen to avoid going on a package holiday.
Cheers
Costs?
I have no time limit as well, I would be looking at around maybe 2 – 3 months on horseback, is this unrealistic?
You would be better off getting on the internet and looking for Dude Ranches in the USA. there are thousands and thousands of them, just pick the region you would like to go and start from there. These are pretty pricey. They are called dude ranches because they are working ranches that allow people from anywhere come and learn about that way of life.Dudes are people who don’t know much about cattle horses or living on ranches. Most dude ranches have cattle and people learn how to care for them and learn how to ride a horse. You really shouldn’t get on a horse without some one there to give you advise, just reading a book won’t do it. There are spots on the internet where you can vacation at horse ranches and take 5-10 day rides. Be warned… if you haven’t ridden a horse at all, you need some schooling which these ranches will give you but.. after a day in the saddle (which is what you sit in on a horse) you will be so sore you might not like it. These places are fun and you can learn so much. I grew up on a small ranch and married a rancher so some things I just generally know. The price of a plane ticket and your vacation should cost you a bundle but you might find a place that would work with you. Try the Grand Canyon on mules and horses, only if you don’t have a fear of heights, it is marvellous
December 14th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
You would be better off getting on the internet and looking for Dude Ranches in the USA. there are thousands and thousands of them, just pick the region you would like to go and start from there. These are pretty pricey. They are called dude ranches because they are working ranches that allow people from anywhere come and learn about that way of life.Dudes are people who don’t know much about cattle horses or living on ranches. Most dude ranches have cattle and people learn how to care for them and learn how to ride a horse. You really shouldn’t get on a horse without some one there to give you advise, just reading a book won’t do it. There are spots on the internet where you can vacation at horse ranches and take 5-10 day rides. Be warned… if you haven’t ridden a horse at all, you need some schooling which these ranches will give you but.. after a day in the saddle (which is what you sit in on a horse) you will be so sore you might not like it. These places are fun and you can learn so much. I grew up on a small ranch and married a rancher so some things I just generally know. The price of a plane ticket and your vacation should cost you a bundle but you might find a place that would work with you. Try the Grand Canyon on mules and horses, only if you don’t have a fear of heights, it is marvellous
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