Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Register For Lessons At One Of The Horse Riding Academies Stockton Ca Is Known For

By Tanisha Berg


It is easy to admire the beauty of this wonderful animal. He is strong and proud. You can learn to ride skillfully when you sign up for a summer camp session offered by one of the horse riding academies stockton ca has to offer.

Usually the first experience with these fine animals is going on a one-hour trail ride for pleasure. There are many other ways to ride and make it a hobby in your life. Feeding, grooming and even approaching the animal are all done in specific ways.

There are riding academies that teach you to ride and all that goes into caring for a horse. Grooming, saddling and putting on a bridle are part of what you learn. Make certain the back is free of dust or dirt before putting on the saddle blanket.

You do the grooming and saddling with the horses halter on and change to the bridle just before riding. When you approach a horse from behind, make a sound so he knows you are there. This avoids startling the animal.

Lay the saddle blanket on, smooth it and put the saddle pad on over that. It is made of a padded or sometimes quilted material to protect the back from sores. Then put the saddle on over the pad.

There is a cinch strap that goes under the belly and attaches to the left side of the saddle. It should be tightened until snug, but not too tight. You should be able to slip two fingers between the cinch strap and the horses belly.

Next adjust the stirrups to be the right length. They should be short enough for you to support your weight slightly above the saddle after mounting. Check the cinch once more to make certain it is firmly in place.

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.

Your instructor may take you to an enclosed area to learn. You are instructed to mount from the left side of the animal. Place your left foot into the left stirrup. Then swing your right leg up and over the horses back and sit in the saddle. Place your right foot in the right stirrup.

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.

When you take lessons at the riding academy, it may be a series of private lessons or you may be taught in a group. You may be asked to dismount, take the reins over the horses head and tie him to a hitching post. You will learn to tie a slip knot that can be released fast.

When your first lesson ends you will realize how much there is to learn about horses and riding. Unsaddling the horse and exchanging the bridle for the halter concludes the lesson. You may take time to pet and talk to your mount before leaving.




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