Introduction to Beginner English Riding: Free Horseback Riding Lessons

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Part of the video series: English Style Horseback Riding for Beginners

Summary: Get a introduction to English style horse equitation, a riding style & posture, in this free horseback riding lesson on video.

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Humans have been riding horses for centuries. Early on, we successfully tamed the wild pack horse, but not without being changed ourselves. The noble spirit of the horse has led us to remember the beauty of unspoiled creation… and sometimes to question the modern approach to life.

Early on, we learned that horses could be used for a number of purposes in our world. Horses have carried us into battle, fierce and unafraid. They have pulled our plows and carts and carried our loads. They’ve helped us travel over long distances. And they’ve been important in herding and driving our cattle. All in all, horses have proven to be well-suited for human life

All horses need training before they can work with people. Especially in horseback riding, the relationship of trust and instinct between horse and rider must be cultivated over time, and with the proper techniques and equipment. In these free horseback riding lessons on video, learn the basics of English riding style equitation. Equitation refers to the specific horse tack and riding forms and techniques used. Get some beginning tips for this style, including how to adjust the height of the stirrups, how to position your feet, where to place your weight, how to post in the saddle, and how to trot diagonals with your horse.

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Video Transcript

"Hi! My name is Sarah Stetner. I'm an expert horse rider on behalf of Expert Village. In this video, is the English Equitation beginner and I am just going to show you how to go ahead and walk the horse. We are just going to do a walk/trot type of deal in this video. We will get more advanced as the videos do go on and progress. So I am just going to go ahead and walk the horse around and I am also going to show you how to post, teach you what diagonals are in English. You do post up and down and what diagonals are. So I will do that and then we will have some fun with that to some conclusion, so I hope you enjoy this video. "