How to Ride Horseback
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Things You'll Need
- Horse Riding Lessons
- Horses
- Horse Reins
- Riding Boots
- Riding Helmets
- Saddles
Instructions
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Mount your horse (see the Related eHow for details).
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Gather the reins toward you, gently taking up the slack.
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Squeeze both legs against the sides of the horse, behind the girth (the strap under the horse that fastens the saddle securely).
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Push your hips forward as you squeeze your legs.
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Relax the pressure of your legs when the horse responds and move your hands slightly forward to prevent jerking on the horse's mouth.
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Relax and follow the movement of the horse as you sit tall in the saddle.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep your legs under you, not swung too far forward or back.
Keep your feet parallel to the horse's sides. Don't stick your toes out.
Keep your heels down and your arms, wrists and fingers relaxed.
Don't ride alone. Have an instructor or experienced rider nearby.
Horseback riding is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.
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What a great site!
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Seryl
Dec 30, 2006
...and you do point your toes. like a / so that when you kick the horse it'll feel it. -
Seryl
Dec 30, 2006
...and you do point your toes. like a / so that when you kick the horse it'll feel it.
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Seryl
Dec 30, 2006
You don't do anything with your hips when you want the horse to go. The horse can't feel it, so it doesn't do anything whatsoever.
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Seryl
Dec 30, 2006
You don't do anything with your hips when you want the horse to go. The horse can't feel it, so it doesn't do anything whatsoever.
