Book A Pleasure Trail Ride At One Of The Horse Riding Academies Stockton Ca Is Home To

Book A Pleasure Trail Ride At One Of The Horse Riding Academies Stockton Ca Is Home To

by Tanisha Berg

The horse is a magnificent animal. It is big, pretty to look at and fun to ride. Learn how to use the reins to guide your mount by taking lessons at one of the <A href="http://www.runningwranch.com">horse riding academies stockton ca</A> is known for.

Going on a one-hour trail ride may be the introduction most people get to horses. But, there is so much more to learn. There is feeding and grooming, knowing how to walk up to a horse and knowing which side to mount on, for example.

You can learn all this and more at one of the academies in the area. Brushing the horse, saddling and bridling him before riding are all skills to learn. Keep all dust and dirt from his back to avoid saddle sores.

Groom and saddle before you exchange the halter for the bridle. When you approach a horse from behind him, make some sound to let him know you are there. It avoids startling him.

A saddle pad goes on his back over the blanket. It is shaped like the saddle. It is made of a padded material to protect his back. Then put the saddle on gently over the pad.

The cinch strap goes under the belly to secure the saddle. It attaches to the left side of the saddle and should be a snug fit, without being too tight. Test it by slipping two fingers between it and the belly. If you can do that easily, it is just right.

Then you will adjust the length of the stirrups. They must be short enough to allow you to stand in them and support your weight above the saddle seat. Before mounting, check the cinch strap a final time.

Next the bridle comes on. Place the bit gently into the mouth and slip the straps into place behind the ears. Then take off the halter. You are not ready to ride.

It is likely the instructor will give the lessen in a fenced-in area. To mount, always approach your horse from the left side. Standing on that side put one foot in the stirrup. Then placing your weight on your left leg, lift yourself into the saddle. Put your right foot in the right stirrup and you are positioned to ride.

Riding Western style, you hold both reins in the left hand. Nudge the horse with your heels and loosen the reins to signal him to go. Pulling back on them will signal him to stop.

You can arrange to take private, semi-private or group lessons. You may practice dismounting. Then move the reins to a position where you can secure the horse to a hitching post. It is crucial to use a slip knot because it can be released quickly in an emergency as your instructor will explain.

At the end of your first lesson it will be difficult to leave. Unsaddle your horse, talking to him in a soft voice. Take time to stroke his neck and look forward to the day when you will return for another lesson.



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