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Find what suits you, from my experiance as a student, your riding instructor will find a horse they think fits you best, no rider is the same, neither are the horses, it takes certian temperments, and skills and training for a horse to be certified as a lesson horse green (untrained) horses may not fit it takes time to find the right horse and rider combo and to train horses for lessons, I usually started on horses that I could fit to big or small or hard to handle I coud't ride them I was once a very good rider, in my tenage years I was 9 the horse I rode was 25 years old not green very calm temper a real pussy cat and a quarter horse gelding to boot, any horse can be used but some dont work some do it just depends what you find or where you go, to I have cerebrial pausly which effects the muscles of my legs, but I cant mount a horse like a cowboy anymore, so the horses I ride need to be trained to approach a ramp and I have to sit on the back and the people have to help me lift my leg over the animal.
The one I ride currently is a 29 or so year old tennessee walker the one I rode before him was a norwegian Fjord gelding, both worked very well the place you plan to go will find a horse for you if you dont have your own.
and if horses are to small to be riden can be used in other ways we have alot of big horses but we have 3 mini horses to used for carts around the farm or demonstrations for driving ect and ground work or just grooming or petting for kids who are to small to ride good luck I hope you find a place that can help you fine joy It will be worth it cost is another thing to consider because lessons are not always cheap or free. |
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Unclouded Day said:
Hmm... I've not ridden much, but heres something. - Avoid ponies, or small horses such as halflingers because they usually are stubborn and want their own way. (Im not saying always.)
- An older horse would be a better horse for a beginner because they have calmer tempers usually.
- Mares, more often than not, have better tempers than stallions.
well. this entire thing is wholelly wrong dont listen to a single thing in this comment lol, Mares are notorious for bad attitudes (chestnut mare??), no trainer worth their salt will let a beginner around a stud, older horse sometimes are less forgiving because theyre tired of newbie mistakes, 8-15 is a good age but your instructor will put you on what they think fits you. Also smaller horses are not inhereantly evil (other than shetlands fuck those things) and many of the smaller stocky breeds are amazing patient and very forgiving to beginnners. Honestly though find a barn that works for you and let the trainer help and tell you what to do, theyll know better than anyone on the internet what will help and have you progress because they are hands on and can see you. |
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Hey there, Lix here! Do you mind telling me the discipline you are interested in? I'll be able to give more personalized advice based on that :)
As someone who has been riding horses their entire life, I'd like to give you some tips that I've learned the hard way so you won't have to experience them yourself! (sorry if these feel bossy in tone, I get a little excited. But these ARE important, so I recommend reading them)
Your trainer REALLY matters. I recommend trying out a few different places to compare how they train and handle their horses. You don't want a stable that overworks their horses. Additionally, the horses they have at their place tell a lot of things about the kind of barn they are. Tired, old horses signify a lower level place and might even signal some red flags. Ideally, you want to go to a barn that has some higher level horses and riders, even if you aren't aiming to compete yourself.
- Many show barns have grooms and some show barns don't. As someone who has been to barns in both situations, I actually like grooming the horse myself, because it is really rewarding and is an important message to the horse that you are it's partner (at least for the time you ride).
3. Contrary to some belief, experienced but healthy geldings are the best choice for beginners because they are usually less sassy than mares and don't experience hormones. If you are an adult, I recommend staying away from ponies, because you don't want to be more than 20% of an equine's weight.
4. Don't be afraid of falling off. Many new riders get a little frightened at the possibility of injuring themselves, and while that is a real risk, know that the beauty of riding comes from the fact that you and your horse are taking a risk everytime you ride.
5. The fundamental of riding is your heels. You may hear your trainer say this A LOT and if they don't, I recommend moving barns because without proper position and weight placement, you are SO much more likely to fall off when your horse spooks, bolts, etc. No matter the discipline, always flex your heel as downward as you can. If you feel a little discomfort in the beginning, it's normal because your body won't be used to this position.
Feel free to DM me if you have any more questions!
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