Tips On Improving Your Horse Riding Skills

By Nancy Gardner


For centuries humans have lived along side horses. They are used in farming, transportation, competition, and hunting. Show jumping and dressage events are also a popular recreational pastime.

If you are interested in learning these skills you can easily sign up with a school. There they have staff that can teach you the basics of horse riding Okotoks. This is not limited to the wealthy now. This is a hobby that anyone can pursue.

As with any new activity, safety procedures should be followed. Because you are dealing with an animal, their reactions are unpredictable. It is better to be safe than sorry so following set rules will lessen the chances of injury. Number one priority is a helmet. You can find ones that are specific for equestrian activities. This should be worn at all times when practicing. Legs need to be covered, so jeans are best. Wearing shorts could cause an issue with the constant rubbing against the saddle. Strong steel toed boots with a slight heel or something just as sturdy is to be used. You do not want a heavy hoof to crush your feet in open toed shoes or sandals. Closed shoes are a must.

When you get on the horse, sit upright on the saddle. Try to stay within the middle. Sitting too forward or too backward can cause you to be thrown off when the animal lurches forward. Thats a large animal to fall from so you definitely dont want that to happen. Your posture should be upright but not too stiff.

For new riders, being relaxed may be difficult. Holding their breath and being scared will not bode well. These animals can sense it and if you are not comfortable, they will in turn be uneasy and it wont go well. Stay calm and breathe evenly. Tense muscles will only cause discomfort and pain.

When you approach your stallion do so confidently. Let him smell you so he can get to know you. Be gentle when dealing with him and let him gain your trust. Like other animals they need to trust you so you can work well together.

One of the difficult things to get used to is the grip on holding the reins. A good firm grip will let you have good control to guide where you want to go. You can hurt and anger the animal by having too tight a grip. When you are out practicing, you need to adjust and readjust depending on the movements. The right grip will make for a smoother ride.

Choose from the reputable schools within your city or as close to you as possible. Start off with the basic lessons and progress to the more advanced stuff. The facilities should be clean and comfortable and also good for the animals. Find a teacher that can work well with you and give you the right amount of guidance to learn new skills.

Start off slowly. You have to take it one step at a time and gain the confidence. Its dangerous to attempt jumping and galloping and other difficult skills when you are still new. Constant practice will make you progress faster. So just be diligent and listen to the professionals. You will soon be confident enough to move on to the next level and next set of skills.




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