| A lot of anticipation can build up as the first horse riding | | | | most important aspects for learning to ride a horse. |
| lesson becomes a reality rather than a long sought | | | | The rider communicates to the horse using body |
| after dream, and quickly excitement can turn to nerves | | | | position and legs. A rider improperly leaning forward is |
| as the child contemplates coming face to face with a | | | | communicating to the horse to move faster, for |
| horse for perhaps the first time. Unsurprisingly parents | | | | example. Proper position includes sitting with the back |
| also feel an equal level of nervous excitement, | | | | straight and legs slightly bent. The feet will be in a |
| knowing that their child is about to take control of an | | | | straight line with the shoulders. Horseback riding differs |
| animal which typically has a 15-time weight advantage. | | | | from a number of sports because the rider keeps the |
| This short article takes a look at the objective of the | | | | weight in the heels instead of the balls of the feet. This |
| first riding lessons. | | | | helps to keep the back straight. The knees always |
| It is vital to start with a qualified instructor who will | | | | maintain contact with the side of the horse. |
| certainly understand these fears and would never | | | | Once the child has learned a proper seat, it is time to |
| place a child on the back of a horse before the child is | | | | ask the horse to walk. There will be no trotting or |
| ready. Early lessons are structured towards teaching | | | | cantering in the first class. The young rider will first |
| beginning riders the basics on how sit properly and | | | | need to learn how to properly guide the horse using |
| guide these marvelous animals. | | | | the reins and legs. Most important, the student need |
| Riding classes often focus on teaching students | | | | learn the proper command for stop. Sometimes the |
| English style riding. Advanced English style riding | | | | instructor could choose to guide the horse holding |
| includes areas such as dressage, fence jumping and | | | | extended reins called lead line. |
| basic riding skills. However, for the first class only | | | | An approved riding school provides well-trained school |
| simple fundamentals will be the focus. The instructor | | | | horses for novice riders. The younger less-trained |
| may choose to lead the horse out from the stable or | | | | horses are reserved for more advanced riders. |
| allow the student to lead. This is simply a matter of | | | | Parents can confidently observe their child work on |
| holding the reins and walking in front of the horse to | | | | developing a good body position and the fundamentals |
| where the lesson will begin. | | | | of guiding the horse on a well-behaved animal. |
| The child will first be instructed on the names of the | | | | The child will also be in the capable hands of a qualified |
| equipment such as bridle, reins, saddle and stirrup - thus | | | | instructor. Approved schools provide instructors with |
| ensuring that when the instructor says, for example, | | | | the essential experience and patience for working with |
| pick up the reins, the young student will understand the | | | | young children. Parents will see their child develop |
| instruction. Then it is time for the student to mount up | | | | confidence working with large animals while learning an |
| and find proper seat position. | | | | enjoyable new skill. |
| The proper seat and body position are some of the | | | | |