Re: my first horse riding lesson ;-)
- From: "John" <bo1lerdoc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 20 Sep 2005 20:30:57 +0000 (UTC)
"footybet" <damian@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>I had my first horse riding lesson today at www.earnsdalefarm.com
>
> the horse was called Alfie, aged 14 and very good mannered
> Marjory was my teacher, the owner of the Riding School
> the horse did everything she told him, and I controlled him very well
> with the reins
>
> we started off with a walk, after I had mounted him from a mounting
> block, and we just walked round the perimeter of the indoor arena with
> Marjory guiding us
>
> when I had got used to this, Marjory suggested that I walk him from
> specific letters marked around the arena, to another letter
> this was done diagonally across the arena, and I was successful and
> well chuffed, being able to control the sharp turn and keep Alfie in a
> straight line...
>
> after enough experience of walking and directing, I was confident
> enough to go on a trot, I put one hand on the front of the saddle and
> the other held the rein and Alfie trotted and it was an exhilerhating
> experience...
Takes me back to my first lessons some years ago now :-)
>
> then we moved on to a rising trot, where I first practiced standing up
> on the stirrups whilst Alfie walked, this was with both my hands on the
> saddle...then when I had got used to standing then sitting, Marjory
> ordered Alfie to trot...this time I was rising and falling onto the
> saddle as Alfie trotted...
Great you have made a good start. Rising to a trot is often a bit later for
most riders.
>
> it was really enjoyable and worth the money, and the best half-hour I
> have spent for a long time...the only mistake I made was in
> dismounting...Marjory informed me to take both feet out of the stirrups
> and then swing my right leg over...I did this but couldn't keep my
> balance and fell on to the material on the floor...
Do you mean you swung your leg over in front of you or behind? I was taught
to unship both feet, place my hand on the front of the saddle and lean
slightly forward while lifting with my hand and swinging my leg over the
horses bum, being sure not to hit the horse with it.
Landing on the ground is wobbly for the first few goes especially with weary
legs. Legs are the bits which suffer most and it took me nearly a year
before I could ride for an hour without stiff legs muscles the following
day. Having ridden for a number of years now and having my horses at home so
I ride regularly and frequently, the problem no longer presents itself but
it does take time. Be prepared:-)
>
> I would recommend horse riding to anyone now and the more the merrier,
> as far as I am concerned ;-)
>
I can't recall the person but someone once said "There is nothing so good
for the inside of a man as the outside of a horse"
A couple of things to put a slight dampener on it - 1. Tomorrow WILL be
painful. 2. Beware of overconfidence at about six months riding, other wise
have lots of fun and keep us informed with your progress.
John
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