Learning to ride a horse takes time. No matter whether you are an adult or teaching your kid to learn to ride the horse, you need to spend a significant amount of time before becoming a pro. There are numerous trainers and instructors in Brisbane who can walk you through the process. At least, I had my first lessons in Brisbane, and there was always a coach by my side. So, here’s what I learned during my initial days.

Mounting up

Tie and groom the horse and saddle up for your first ride. Hop up in one go. It takes a few attempts to master the stunt, but you will eventually get used to it. If you are not too tall, get a stool. That’s what I do whenever I have to get on a horse.

Once you mount up, you would want to race ahead. But, that’s not how it works. Take things slowly. You need to sit properly in the saddle before starting your ride.

Your first walk on

I felt unbalanced and awkward when the horse started walking. It felt like going up and down frequently. And don’t even get me started about my back pain after a day’s riding. But, I realized that I need to keep up with the to and fro movement. Since you don’t walk that way, it takes time for you to understand the movements of a horse.

Walking and turning the horse

Once you cross the first few days of adjusting life on the saddle, you need to learn the cues to walk and turn the horse. A little pull on the rein indicates the horse to walk slowly. You should use a direct rein if you want it to turn. However, this is the English way of turning.

If you are looking for Horse Riding Lessons In Brisbane really be careful when it comes to choosing who you go with as a good coach makes all the difference.