subject: Few tips for learning horse ride [print this page] Few tips for learning horse ride Few tips for learning horse ride
Horses are one of the most beautiful animals. They are very strong and powerful, but also elegant at the same time. At first it may seem that riding horse doesn't require much, but it's good to know that riding is complicated as any other sport. It requires good condition and activates all groups of muscles on your body. On other hand, this activity gives you great self-confidence the fact that you are capable to control such a mighty animal gives you special feeling of exhilaration and superiority and afterwards the feeling of calmness.
However, riding is not a thing that can be learned overnight; you need to learn first how to thwart the horse's inner curiosity in order to stay in charge. This can't be mastered just by knowing the theory but few basic tips can make the process much easier, same as the horse games.
First basic step is to occupy right position. The rider must sit with a tall straight back. Heels should be always down. This makes you more secure and stops your foot from being caught in the stirrup. You should stay abreast the horse, only holding onto the reins and anticipating every of his move. The reins should be hold in both hands - between the little finger and the ring finger and out the top between the thumb and index finger with a loose fit.
To persuade the horse to walk forward, the rider needs to squeeze his legs against the horse's sides and relax the reins. Whistling or clicking could also help sometimes.
Riding also requires turning. To make a horse turn right, for example, you should pull back on the right rein and relax the hold on the left. Thing that works as well is to put pressure on the horse's right side with the right leg, while bringing the left leg back. Reverse these signals if you like to turn left.
To stop the horse, press his seat down. You should lean forward, while you're pulling back gently on the reins.
Trot is a thing that every horse rider would like to know. For this you should sit upright. Shoulders need to be back, head up and eyes forward. Hold the reins fixed and leave enough space so horse can move his head. Start walking then squeeze your leg from the thigh down, releasing the pressure and loosening the reins.
Cantering means faster gait than trotting. When the horse is in a steady trot, bring his outside left leg back, squeezing hard on his side. Sitting deep into the saddle, and bringing the seat forward, while also putting some pressure on the inside rein should signal to the horse that it's time to canter.
If you ride for the first time, probably you should get an instructor, to avoid learning all the positions incorrectly.
