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Students then learn about horse’s traits and safety around the animals
and stables.
After this a suitable horse is then saddled bridled and the students are
shown how to mount the horse and the correct riding position then its time
for the student to mount the horse and be lead for a time so that the
instructor is able to assess the student. Progress is then dependant on
the individual student’s confidence & ability. All instruction is
initially carried out on a one to one basis.
We
endeavor to teach good basic riding skills and horsemanship without
specalising on one specific discipline or style.
You
Learn More Than Riding at Horsingabout
One of the reasons horse back riding lessons are still popular, even
though our reliance on horses for transportation has diminished, is
because of all of the other things you learn as you gain control over a
horse. This is a discipline and not just a sport, much like any of the
marital arts or of yoga. You can't just devote your time to learning how
to ride when you are in the saddle. For many, their life revolves around
horse back riding lessons.
Cooperation with another Species
Horses weigh, on average, 500 kgs, yet a tiny child can completely control
this huge animal if the child knows how to ride. Horses are also
notoriously skittish and fearful, since they are prey animals. Their
primary means of defense from predators is to run away. Instinctively, if
they hear, see or smell something strange, they don't hand around to check
it out. They get out of there as quickly as possible.
Yet, in horse back riding lessons, you learn how to be the brain of this
incredibly large, powerful and half-wild animal. Riding a horse is a bit
like riding a bridge between the human way of existence and the way of
animals. You cannot master a horse with force. The horse may temporarily
obey, but will wait for an opportunity to get back at you. When you ride
well, you remove the fear that a horse has.
Mastery of the self
A series of regular horse back riding lessons, whether in the arena or out
on a horse back riding trail, helps the person learn all about
self-control. They need to stay calm when chaos reigns. If the horse
bolts, the worst thing they can do is scream and panic. They need to stay
centered, as calm as possible and regain control. You need to have a lot
of horse back riding lessons before this process becomes instinctive.
Horses back riding lessons are especially recommended for the physically handicapped and the abused. Children growing through awkward growth spurts better learn how to coordinate their bodies and their thoughts. These are people who may feel as if their lives are out of their control. With riding a calm, healthy horse, they can soon learn that they are not helpless playthings of Fate, but fully realized living beings. Horses become very attentive and nonjudgmental friends. And horse back riding lessons are also great fun!
Some topics
covered
Safe horse handling: catching, leading and tying up a horse
General safety around horses
The nature of the horse
Basic horse anatomy and physiology
Horse Grooming
Basic principles of correct fitting and care of saddles
Principles and correct fitting of simple bridles
Principles for gear check for horse and rider
How to safely turn out a horse
Basic Horse Nutrition - Feeding and watering procedures
Hoof care & Horse health issues
Riding
Basic positions on horseback guiding a horse, movement during paces,
walk trot and gallop.
Intermediate/Advanced Riding: learn independent riding, more difficult
training elements, try a jump over a fence, and will go riding in nature.
Equipment
& Clothing
Sturdy boots or shoes with a good heal are required along with long
trousers and appropriate clothing for weather conditions.
ASA approved helmets are supplied to students for lessons if they do not
have their own.
DVD’s are also supplied that cover certain topics.
Covered Wagon
Treck the desert tracks
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Pony Rides
