Horse Riding Lessons Blog

Before winter arrives please check your fencing to make sure it is strong and will last
throughout winter and the extreme weather conditions and anything horses can throw at it.

If a horse and his mates can escape they will and they usually do it at the most inconvenient
times…..like when the school is being evacuated due to the surrounding roads flooding and you
have to pick the kids up now, in the middle of a thunderstorm with gale force winds when all you want to do is be curled up in front of the heater with a good book….no you are wet, cold, cursing and chasing a horse half way across your village wondering why you didn’t get cat instead of a horse.

Take the time to check trees and other fixtures as well that might break in a strong storm and crash through a rail, or if you have wire fencing check for any old wire that may get hidden under snow that can tangle around a horse’s leg. Wire is not very visible to horses and in winter extremes can be nearly invisible and can cause all types of trouble from cuts to permanent injuries.

Snow and extreme weather can also effect plastic fences, in summer the UV rays can make it become brittle and then in winter can get so frigid it can splinter and severely cut a horse.

All fencing has some type of danger to a horse whether it is wood, wire, plastic or vinyl. It will always deteriorate through weather and what horses dish out to it so check it regularly and repair it early and you won’t ever think to be trading your horse in on a cat.

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While many of us look forward to ringing in the New Year it can be really stressful on our pets.

Many people lock their dogs and cats away in a quiet room where they can escape the noise but horse owners need to be a little bit more prepared.

Horses get frightened easily by loud noises and bright flashes so its always good to find out if there is going to be
fireworks, bonfires or large parties anywhere near your stables or fields. If there is then its a good idea to have at least 1 capable adult in the stables as this alone has a calming effect on horses. Also give them plenty of hay to occupy themselves and close any barn doors to keep noise and flashes to a minimum.

The last thing you want at midnight is trying to find a very frightened horse that has escaped or calling out the vet
to see to injuries that could have easily been prevented by a terrified horse trying to escape his stall or breaking through a fence.

Its always good to have a fire extinguisher, sand or extra water around the stable as well, just in case of any fire hazards from the fireworks.

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Building confidence 

Learning to ride and everything about horses should be fun, enjoyable and give you a sense that you have accomplished something, from either just enjoying yourself and riding well through to learning something new or building on what you have already learnt.  Otherwise you just won’t want to continue with it.

It is nearly impossible to learn anything when you are fearful or scared, especially with your first few lessons as if you have never been on a horse you won’t know what to expect.  Many people don’t continue after their first few lesson experiences just because of fear.

Part of this comes down to knowing you are on a safe and reliable horse which helps to clear your mind for learning and building up your initial confidence so you can relax a bit and knowing  you are in safe hands. 

Remember to relax and have fun…otherwise what is the point?

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Some people are happy just to ride every week at their riding schools in a combination of lessons and trail rides and not have the responsibility of caring for a horse. This is a wonderful way of enjoying horses if you don’t have either the time or money to look after a horse of your own full time.

A good instructor though will also teach you many aspects of how to care and look after a horse and will incorporate grooming, how to tack up and saddle your horse, how to handle your horse safely and everything you need to know on how to look after a horse of your own.

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Throughout most of recorded history, horses have played a major role in the civilizations of mankind. Throughout most
of
recorded historyThese magnificent animals have carried us into battle, fierce and unafraid. They have pulled our plows and buggies, and helped us travel long distances. They’ve been essential in herding and driving our cattle, and the police still use them for crowd control situations in urban environments. Without a doubt, horses have proven to be well-adapted for human life, expressing qualities of loyalty and bravery, responding to commands. Riding horses is fun and and challenging to do it well. Bareback riding is a particular kind of horseback riding which is done without a saddle.

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