Comments on: Very beginner horse rider, what should I do?

By: Lorrie C

Lorrie C — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:06:59 +0000

I agree with the previous poster. Find a trainer and take lessons. Most good trainers will have horse for you to ride. Most charge a bit extra for providing the horse. Try to find a stable in your area and ask the stable keeper to give you references for finding a trainer. Good luck.
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By: horse lover l

horse lover l — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:46:59 +0000

It depends on what kind of saddle you’re using. I cant ride english style- only western- i ride western because you have better balance, and also a saddle horn to hold onto if u feel like you’re going to fall off. I could never canter or even trot…… but the best thing to think about is- pretend your riding one of those fake horses that you use 25 cents to ride……. thats how i learned how to canter…….. and then i knew that trotting is easier so i tried that….. and it worked…… now i ride bareback all the time……. its a lot of fun and when you get better at doing all this stuff you can canter bareback!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hope this helped!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i also prefer riding a thoroughbred or mustang…… and never go behind a horse…. stay at least 6-7 feet behind it…… or lay your hand on the rear and walk really close……. and when you get on bareback- never kick him/her in the flank…… thats how i got bucked off. also never-ever run up to a horse and also never talk or scream real loud because you can end up on the ground…….. ok now i hope this helped!!!!!!!!!!
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By: Valerie E

Valerie E — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:36:59 +0000

You should get a hold of a local trainer that does lesson. They will probably have a horse and teach you everything you need to know. It usually costs between 20-45 bucks an hour.
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