| If horseback riding intimidates you, or you have an | | | | idea. Lessons from a professional are less likely to get |
| unexplained fear of horses, it is simply not your fault. | | | | you hurt. |
| Horses were once the main means of transportation in | | | | You don't have to buy a horse to take lessons. There |
| many places in the world. Then, along comes the | | | | are home study courses where you can learn from |
| horseless carriage, the automobile. From that point on, | | | | the comfort of your easy chair. Instantly downloadable. |
| we have been conditioned to not see the horse as a | | | | Here are some of the basic you need to master |
| pleasant mode of transportation. They are big animals | | | | before you put a foot in a stirrup: |
| that look intimating. You are simply reacting to a lifetime | | | | You should know the best way to approach a horse. |
| of what you have seen and been told | | | | You should understand how to get your horse to obey |
| Most folks never get on a horse because they think | | | | your commands especially starting, stopping and |
| they may get hurt, or worse, may be embarrassed | | | | turning. |
| because of their frightened look. | | | | You should be able to control the speed of your horse, |
| The truth is, few new riders get hurt, and the | | | | and feel comfortable mounting and dismounting. |
| frightened look quickly turns to smiles. Horseback riding | | | | Before you go riding, take a lesson, in person, or in your |
| is fun and people in all 50 states enjoy it everyday. | | | | easy chair. Then you can discover the joy of |
| Many people take lessons before riding and that's a | | | | horseback riding. |
| good idea. Lesson from a friend my not be the best | | | | |