do you know horse riding??  

hi there navneetrai_26
i like horse riding but i have not been on a horse was since i was 13 years old when i went to camp and they were big horses too
i have galloped once and i nearly fell of the horse thanks for this discussion

I haven't been riding now for about a year but before that I was riding 3-4 times a week for almost 4 years. Took some time before I learnt it well enough and I did fall off several times when we were learning horse jumping but I loved it. I'll probably get my own horse one day when it's possible.

I ride regularly on my own horse and love it, he is a gelding of 16 hand 3. Learning to ride, like training any animal is as much about training yourself as the horse. One thing you really must do is overcome the natural reaction to tense up and lean forward if you the horse moves suddenly or 'spooks.'

Horses, feel your body tension, be relaxed and give the aura of being calm, even if your heart is pounding in your chest and you are scared. Talk to the horse in a low and calm voice.

Keep, your hands soft and yield with them as the horse moves, when you want to slow down, move your weight back, pull gently with the reins and try not to panic if the horse takes some time to slow down.

Horses recognise people and are affectionate, talk to the horse, scratch it and give it carrots or something equivalent as a reward.

Most importantly enjoy your riding, it will make you a better rider

all the best urban

Dear Navneetrai_26
My name is Liv and I am from Norway. I am a lot older than you (42) but I am still crazy about horses. I have two horses at present - one for me and one for my dauther (12). We love to go horseback riding in the woods.

Write me back if you are interested in communication accross boarders. :-)Or are you from Norway as well?

I have been riding since I was six and I know a good deal about riding. I have won multiple ribbons in many shows, and I take hunter/jumper lessons once a week, training another horse other days of the week. If you ever have any questions about riding, do not hesitate to ask!