There are now hundreds of thousands of people in the UK who go riding on a regular
basis and once you have been on a horse and enjoyed the thrill of it, its not hard to see why so many people are involved in the sport.
People get involved in horse riding for a huge variety of reasons. For some, it is simply a new challenge and a different way to spend their free time. For others it stems from a love of horses and a desire to own their own animal. The sport can be very rewarding and is an excellent way of keeping fit and enjoying exercise.
If you have never ridden before but fancy trying the sport then the best option is to go down to your local horse riding stables. You can find authorised businesses that will take you though all of the basics before giving you an introduction to riding such as how to mount an animal and how to hold the reigns properly. Getting these basic things right first of all is a very important step and will help you enormously when you get onto a horse for the first time. An approved riding school will give you the chance to try the sport in a safe and secure environment, free of pressure. Because they have experience of novice riders, the staff will know what you are feeling and will be able to spot any signs that you are not comfortable.
If you have not ridden before, then you may not appreciate just how dangerous a sport it really can be. You have to either know what you are doing, or else be with someone else who does. Things tend to start gently with some basic instruction before you even mount the horses. Once you progress, you will most likely be shown how to climb up onto a horse properly and then how to control the animal.
If the lessons go well then you might even get to the stage where you are considering buying your own animal. This is a big step and not one that you should undertake lightly. Owning a horse costs a significant amount of money and time and you should make sure you speak to plenty of professionals before making a decision.