How to ride a horse

Learn the basics of Western riding style with these tips for your horseback ride. But don't worry our cowboys will review all of this before your ride.

Horseback riding is a lot of coordination, when you think about it. Independently, our hands and legs do a lot of work to keep our horses balanced, straight, and moving at the correct pace–and even tempo! To effectively use our hands and legs independently, we must be able to utilize them together in harmony. While it’s not always easy to do, using our hands and legs together in horseback riding can easily be achieved with practice and focus.

I still struggle at times getting a smooth canter transition. How to ask for the canter can be tough, especially with a new horse.

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tips for learning to ride a cantering horse, and the trot to canter transition, with confidence

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How to handle this sticky situation. Teach your horse that bucking gets him nowhere and learn how not to make bucking become a habit.

The most important thing to know about riding horse is not the mechanics. It’s the relationship. It’s getting a feel for how a horse moves and what those movements mean. It’s gaining an understanding of the body language, and it’s learning how to use your own body language to communicate with the horse. This is a process that you can start when your child is just a little baby. Read on to learn how to teach a child to ride a horse naturally.

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Mastering the fundamentals of horseback riding is an important part of becoming a good rider. These 19 beginner horse riding exercises will help you learn the fundamental skills necessary.

Once you are comfortable at the walk and trot, you may be ready to learn how to canter a horse. Check out these 7 steps to get you to a perfect canter.

It takes courage to ride a horse for the first time. Whether you’re riding a horse on vacation or starting to ride horses as a new hobby, here are six tips to help you feel confident as a first-time rider.

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Going on your first Western ride? Maybe you've gone for a few, and want some extra tips? Here are my top Western Horseback Riding Tips for Beginners.

If you’re not able to get out and ride trails or go on little adventures regularly with your horse, you may find yourself getting bored with riding in an arena. When this happens, it’s wise to keep in mind that the way to change your experience is to change your approach. In this article, we share 15 smart tips to help you have more fun while working with your horse in an arena. Read on to learn more.