Monday, July 6, 2015

Tips On Horseback Riding Private Lessons

By Ruthie Calderon


At our leisure time it is good that we engage in activities that will help us relax and unwind and at the same time make us enjoy our free time. Activities such as dancing, playing tennis, hockey or soccer, swimming or watching movies not only helps us in enjoying but also develop our body and mind as they are a form of exercise. Some people go to the extent of seeking training for these activities in order to become experts and that is why some find the importance of horseback riding private lessons.

Horseback riding can be simply defined as using a horse to move from one place to the other by sitting on its back. Or it can be defined as a sport where a person sits on its back and controls its movement. During sports, it is engaged mostly in racing and its preferred by people because it can race fast and controlling it is easy.

The horseback riding lessons can be taken by anyone that is, adults and children. But for kids that are younger than six years, it is recommended that they ride with someone that is either their dad or mom or basically just an older person as they are young to control a horse by themselves. The private lessons usually run all week in certain hours which are mostly meant for first time riders, people who are seeking specified instructions and young riders.

There are certain benefits that the rider gets to enjoy which are; they gain stability and coordination- stability comes in when the rider balances him or herself on the back of the horse while there is coordination between the legs and the thighs. The other benefit is that as the rider continues to ride for a period of time, a relationship develops between him and the horse and trust is built.

Among many other benefits one important one is why the rider is able to overcome the challenge of riding especially if he/she is a first timer. It is challenging as there is a lot of fear associated with riding a horse so being able to overcome this challenge self-esteem, courage and confidence is created and also a positive mindset in wanting to face new other challenges.

However risks are involved. Risks that might occur when a horse races fast than it was expected and makes the rider fall due to losing control or becoming dizzy or falling because the horse become frightened of something on its way.

An individual might experience serious injuries and become permanently disabled if such a case happens. They might end up confined on a wheelchair and mentally traumatized for a long time which might be costly and damaging. They might not want anything to do with horses because seeing one will remind them of the experience. In some instances death might occur.

As much there are many benefits we have seen that accidents are likely to occur that is why it is advisable that a coach or an expert helps you throughout until one feels confident enough to ride by him/herself. It is always advisable that a new rider to always think of the benefits instead of risks and be well prepared by wearing the right protective gears in case of any accidents.




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