Prepared to Trot?
If you’ve never ridden a horse before, it’s common to go too far in one direction or the other. You’re either scared silly (“That animal is HUGE!”), or feel like it’s going to be a breeze (“Tallyho, Silver!”). After all, the horse is doing all the work, right?
Learning to ride a horse can look very complicated, and there is a lot that goes into riding well. But breaking down each element into baby steps helps riders of all ages become proficient equestrians.
The Certified Horsemanship Association has some great resources to help prepare you for your first ride!
Click Here for a great video that will lay out many of the horseback riding basics!
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