subject: How To Train A Horse To Ride - Riding Disciplines Involved [print this page] Horse back riding is one of the most enjoyable things to do when going on outdoor trips. Trained horses give great and fun rides, and also safe ones. These horses can already more or less relate to humans so communication is easy while riding. But mind you, training a horse to ride and learning to ride it too can be a bit risky if not done carefully. Learning how to train a horse to ride begins with getting him used to being a means of travel. For several days get him use to wearing a saddle blanket, a bridle, and a saddle with stirrups. And more importantly get him used to the halter with the rope. The rope is what the rider holds on to when riding and uses for control. When youve gotten over it successfully train the horse to walk around and teach him how to stop at your verbal command. Then you may begin riding.
Learning how to train a horse to ride begins with the mounting. Climb up the horse always from the left side and make sure he doesnt mind the weight on him. To calm him, brush him up a bit including his belly while before asking him to move. Ask him to move by either squeezing his body a bit with your legs or kicking his rear area slightly. Slam the handlers rope together with the kick to signal him to move. When he moves you can either ask him to walk, trot, or canter. Each manner of moving is faster than the other. Just ask the horse to increase the speed by using the whip or the handlers rope. Teach the horse to stop once in a while so hell know he only travels at your command.
