| My family has been involved in horse riding training for | | | | entering horse showing events you will want to look |
| over 25 years and we thought it would be a great | | | | your be stand buying the right horse riding clothing can |
| idea to share some of the knowledge we have built | | | | help. If you make sure that you buy good quality |
| up. Also, as our 4 year old daughter is about to start | | | | equipment, then you'll be fine. |
| her training we thought it would be great to share | | | | 3. You don't have to spend vast amounts of money in |
| some of her experiences as she progresses. | | | | order to start training. All you need to do is read up as |
| I've put together my Top 5 Tips for you to follow | | | | much as you can, knowledge can go a long way to |
| before getting started in your horse riding training. | | | | building confidence when getting on to a horse for the |
| 1. An important factor when you start your horse riding | | | | first time. |
| training is making sure that you take your time to find a | | | | 4. Instead of complicating training efforts by buying a |
| good reputable training school using good training | | | | horse and equipment straight away, try it this way: |
| methods. The reason why this is important is because | | | | contacting your preferred training school and part |
| it's easy to pick up bad habits. If you don't take your | | | | renting a horse, then as you improve your horse riding |
| time in finding the right training, then you run the risk of | | | | ability and you are sure it is the right hobby for you, |
| developing bad habits which are difficult to correct | | | | then buy your own. In fact, if you contact your local |
| later. So do your homework, speak to friends who | | | | stables, then you may find that there are horses |
| already ride, visit a few in your area and if possible | | | | available to rent and look after as if they were your |
| watch some of the lessons to get a feel for the | | | | own. |
| school or center as the feel can be just as important | | | | 5. Have you considered sharing a horse with a friend. |
| as the content of the lesson. | | | | It's not as difficult as you might think, and can help to |
| 2. Another important consideration is what equipment | | | | spread the costs of looking after your own horse. |
| you buy. It's critical that you buy good quality equipment | | | | So if you really want to start horse riding training, |
| because you want it to last and be safe, horse riding | | | | following these tips can help make your experience a |
| can be harsh on equipment and riders especially when | | | | fun, safe and enjoyable one and one that you will want |
| riding cross country. Also, if you like the idea of | | | | to continue for life. |