Riding

Writing down a list of instructions on how to actually ride a horse is impossible! Describing how a horse feels underneath you and how to react to different movements is an unrealistic feat. Those who attempt this are stupid. You can only appreciate it by sitting on the horse.

Mastering the art of horse riding begins long before you actually get in the saddle. Just jumping on and hoping for the best could cause serious bodily injury to both you and the horse!

Horses are not human! They think, hear, smell and see in a completely different way to us. This is the most important thing to understand, for your own safety and that of your horse!

You need a solid basis of understanding on how the horses mind works and how they think before attempting anything more than petting.

Everyone likes to humanize their pets, and horses are no different. What people forget is that horses are a lot bigger and a lot stronger than us! They can cause serious damage! We like to transfer our reasoning’s and emotions to the horse and this does not work!

You must think like a horse to be able to reap the benefits. They are herd animals and they think and react as a pack. After you master this the learning curve becomes that much easier.

Horse riding can be both pleasurable and rewarding! You need to start with a good foundation and not with bad techniques and habits. I suggest lessons with at BHS Riding Establishment before you purchase any horse to see if you enjoy the activity.

BHS yards are fully covered by insurance and this allows you to appreciate the activity more, with the knowledge that if anything does happen you are covered!

Bad experiences with horses can stop people from riding all together. Although they are powerful beasts falls and injuries can be avoided and riding can be one of the best experiences of your life, if you have the basic techniques mastered!

Check back tomorrow for information on choosing the right horse for you!