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How many years riding experience do you recommend before considering buying a horse? I know owning a horse needs more than just riding, but im actually learning faster at the caring than i am at the actual riding. I haven't been riding long at all, but think i know all the basics in Horse Care. How long you recommend riding for, before considering to buy or lease a horse? And if anyone has any basic Horse riding/ Horse care questions, i'd be willing to try and answer them.

what are the basics of riding a horse? okay so im 13 and im gonna start horse riding lessons in the summer and i think it would be good if i knew the basics of western riding ...ive never been on a horse so i dont even know how to get on it and how to make it turn or stop so please help me and give me the basics please and should i take private lessons?? and how do you groom horses and ride horses?

What is the term for riding a horse and leading another horse next to you? I can't remember the word for leading an unsaddled, brideled horse next to a riding horse for training and exercise. It's not lungeing, I know what that is. I want to say trotting but I think that's wrong. Could someone un-jog my memory? Thanks,

What is the word for riding a horse and leading another horse next to you? I can't remember the word for leading an unsaddled, brideled horse next to a riding horse for training and exercise. It's not lungeing, I know what that is. I want to say trotting but I think that's wrong. Could someone un-jog my memory? Thanks,

What to expect for first-time horse riding lessons? I'm starting riding lessons shortly after the October long weekend from a well-known friend of mine. He is a professional horse trainer and I've arranged some well-priced private lessons with him. My question is, what should I expect for my first time on a horse, and what should I be aware of. Also, which clothes do I need to wear? I know a helmet, boots, and gloves are essentials. Do I absoloutly have to wear breeches? Please no silly or serious answers. 10 points for most thoughough and informativive answer. Oh, and if you actually ride horses, that would be great! Thanks Ellie I'm doing English Style Riding, not western. All you people have great answers so far! Thanks for all the help you've given me! It will be hard to choose the best answer though.

About how much do horse riding lessons cost? I really want to start riding horses again. I used to and I only took 3 lessons before getting thrown off 4 years ago. I want to start riding again this summer even though I have large fears of getting near a horse. I need to know how much it generally costs because I'd have to convince my parents to let me because I don't have a job. I'd only take lessons once a week. BTW, do you know what type of clothes I'd need to ride a horse?

What is good price for a riding horse, not necessarily being a pure bred? I want to start saving up for a decent riding horse. I don't need a pure breed Araibian, or Andelusian, or Fresian or anything. But Im not aiming for a shetland/miniature pony pony either. Id also like a good tempered horse. About how much would that tag off to?

Can you help me find this myspace layout? Black and white girl riding horse wearing red dress? My Mom wants me to re do her myspace and she said she saw this layout somewhere and she hasn't been able to find it since. It's a black and white photo of a girl riding a horse but her dress is red. I know this is like finding a needle in a hay stack but I was just hoping maybe one of you have come across it. Thanks!

How do I get into horse back riding? I'm 14, and today after my ice skating lessons, there was a horse show at the fairgrounds where the rink is, and I watched some people about my age riding horses and it looks like sooo much fun! My parents are super supportive and I was wondering like how should I find a good stable and what sort of things should I wear, what sort of lessons I should take, etc...

How can you train a trail riding horse into a show horse? I might be getting a 9 year old gelding who hasnt been ridden for like 2 or 3 years. He is a quarter horse and i want to train him to be a show horse. Also how would i go about riding him... i dont think he knows how to lunge. how "fresh" do you think he would be? please help me!!!!

I'm beginning horse back riding lessons, what do I buy? I've decided to begin horse back riding again after my fourteenth birthday (In a month), and I haven't ridden since the fourth grade. I remember that I had riding pants, a helmet, boots and a crop, but those don't fit anymore. Are those all the things I need to repurchase? Are there any discount stores for beginners? Thanks :D And any tips for riding horses?

How many calories do you burn when riding a horse? I have heard from different sources about how many calories you burn when riding horses. One of them said you burn 230 calories every 15 minutes, while another one said you burn 210 in 30 minutes. If any of you horsey-people know out there, give me an answer! Thanks! Excuse me, but I love horses! I love riding my mare, Sandy, whenever I can, but unfortunantly, out ring is too wet and icey to be riding at this time of year :( I had just heard from different sources how many calories you burn in a certain amount of time while riding horses, and I just wanted to see what some people's ideas were about that. You do not have to become rude, it's just a question. It would help if you could give me your estimate instead of criticizing me, okay? Please don't say that I am fat, either, because I am a very healthy weight for my age. My horse, though, could stand to lose a few pounds :)

Does anyone have a riding horse which has navicular syndrome? I had a horse with an unexplained lameness problem and even after nerve blocks and x rays, the vet wasn't 100% sure what was wrong. She said it was probably navicular disease/syndrome. The horse is sound at a walk, and sound 50% of the time at a canter, but always lame when trotting. I know that corrective shoeing and proper vet care can help him, but I just want to know if anyone else has had any positive experiences with still being able to ride a horse that has navicular syndrome, and what you did to be able to do so. Sorry I should just add: IF I was able to help this horse, I would only be riding him once a fortnight or less, and only slowly on grass. It isn't like I would be competing with him or anything strenuous. He is such a lovely looking and lovely natured horse, that he would just be so wasted if he couldn't be ridden. You truly would have to meet him to understand. I just want to hear if anyone else has any success stories, I don't want to be lectured on whether it is right or wrong, I have already discussed that with my farrier and vet.

I love riding horses but dont have the money to own my own. Is horse leasing smart? I love riding horses but I dont have the money to completly own a horse. I've heard of horse leasing but am not to sure about what it is. What all is involved in it? What do I need to do to "part time own" a horse? Most of all, is it really cheaper then owning your own horse? By how much? And is it really a smart thing to do? HELP!!!

How can i get my horse to walk when im riding it...? I recently started riding horses about 3 weeks ago, i already have a standard bred horse which I've rode around 10 times already and got threw off once... the problem is when you ride her she dont want to walk with you, she wants to get up and go.. and i dont like that.. im wondering how can i train my horse to walk when im riding it.

Does anyone know any good horse riding games for the DS? One that you can groom and ride horses. I've already got pippa funnell 2. I'd like a game that's really realistic. Even if someone could give me a list of all the horse riding games you know please???

What would be a good choice for a riding horse? I am 6'2", weigh about 220 and live in SW MO where the terrain is flat grassland. I would like a very gentle horse to just ride and check cattle....I am thinking a quarter horse mare, but not really sure?? And in case you cant tell, I have very little riding experience

In all seriousness, if someone was very drunk and riding a horse on a rural road, what would be the charge? Of course, public intoxication is a given and perhaps an open intoxicant if they were riding and drinking. Let's assume this is a country road where people are allowed to ride horses. I think I read about some Amish teens that were charged w/ driving while under the influence because they were drinking and driving the buggy. However, what if someone was just really wasted and all over the road with their horse?

Looking for woman riding horse in an arena.The horse does what she wants by direction of thought of the woman I first saw this on Ellen. A woman rides and does tricks on a horse in an arena. It almost seems as if the horse is doing the tricks by the direction or thought of the woman. At the end of the act the woman stands on the back of the horse.

describe all forces acting on a child riding horse on a merry-go round. which of these forces provides the cen describe all forces acting on a child riding horse on a merry-go round. which of these forces provides the centripetal acceleration of the child?

I had a horse riding accident, I am too scared to get back on a horse, what should I do? We hit a bump. My horse went carzy. It threw me off and stepped on me leaving me with various painful injuries. I want to ride horses/fully grown ponys but I am too scared. I can't sleep at night just thinking about the accident. What should I do?

How good are you at riding horse? Do you like horses? When I was a child every summer I used to ride horse, I love horses, they are fascinating animals. That's why I was so attracted to them, in my country they are considered as spiritual animals.

Does riding the igallop feel like riding a real horse? I am not sure if I should ask for the igallop for Christmas or not. I ride horses and sometimes I can't get out to the barn and ride. I need to know if the igallop feels like riding a real horse. Thanks a bunch!!

Where in Colorado can I trade work for riding horses at a horse stable? I love horses but I can't afford to get one or lessons I love to be around them I jhave been close to them my whole life. I work really hard and I want to be around them moreI have never had a job with an emplyor. I know how to ride and everything.So what would I do.

Do you consider horse riding to be an elitist sport in the UK? I'm not going to make any generalization or judgment because I don't actually not that much about the sport but most horse riders I've met in the UK have been posh/rich. I don't want any answers about horse riding in America, because that is different as you get poor people in states like Texas who ride horses and farmers who uses horses for work, I'm just asking about people who ride horses for pleasure in the UK.

What is the Difference in a Trail Riding Horse Saddle and a Barrel Racing Saddle? My Niece is interested in barrel racing but first needs to learn to ride, will she need to separate Saddles or can her mom just buy the Barrel racing one and use it for both trail and Barrel? If separate ones are needed please explain the major difference so I can let my sister know why two saddles are needed. Thanks.

Film Featuring Man Riding Horse Through City? I can remember a clip from a film (possibly a Film Four or Channel Four film), showing a man riding a horse through a city at night, possibly from something or towards something. I know that this is a very vague description, but does anybody have any suggestions of what it may have been? Thank you!

What is the oldest horse you know personally that is still a riding horse? Just curious. It seems to me that horses are living longer, better lives these days:) By the way, include name, breed, and discipline!

Is riding a horse for transportation legal in the US? I am considering riding horse across part of the country, but I first want to know what laws there are pertaining to this and how they differ from state to state, county to county, etc.

where can i buy a cheep horse trick riding saddle? hi i ride horses and i love it and i wanted to get into some trick riding but the saddles are so expensive!! i need some help thanks!

How much weight can a normal riding horse carry? that pretty much says all im asking but iw as just wondering how much weight can a normal riding horse carry comfortably on its back??

where can i get horse riding lessons that are not too expensive? i love riding horses and i'm really good but i never really had lessons i just sorta learned on my own. anyway i don't own a horse i just rode different ones. anyone know where i can get lessons and also with the lessons you have the same horse everytime and also you can enter competitions? i really want to know ^_^

Jobs for a 14 year old to pay for horse riding lessons? I've always had some sort of desire to ride horses and they are one of my favourite animals. The thing is, my parents could never afford to pay for them, as I have already have piano and singing lessons. Is there any way I could earn the money to pay for them myself?

Can I train a three year old thoroughbred racehorse to be a friendly, western/ english laid back riding horse? I am looking at a racehorse who I wish to train to be friendly, laid back, and western or english horse. She is very tall, sort of wide. I really hope when I ride her she wont start cantering off real fast. Can you jump thoroughbred racehorses? HELP!!!!

Why do some people not consider horse back riding a sport? I mean you are getting out there and moving, you need strength to do some of that stuff, one of my friend rides horses for races, and jumping, and she has gotten hurt so many times I can't even count. So why people tell me why?

How much money is a nice just trail riding horse ? i am looking for a horse that is awesome on trail rides and is nice and really friendly and is young like 2 - 4 years old

whats the best type of riding horse for a 13 year old? not a racing horse but one that you can just ride and have fun with.and im 5'1" just incase you need to know. my aunt has a pasture she can keep it in and i really want a horse now its like one of my biggest dreams to get one.! but we live in a small town and idk if it could really happen. but i want one thats all ready traained and sweet and ready to ride

ive got a normal just fun riding horse that lives in the paddock and stables what rugs do i need? i have 1 horse who is for fun and trails and some jumping we dnt do competions or shows so wat rugs would i need??? plz help

What is the name of the designer make where the logo is a man riding a horse? help!? logo is a man riding horse?!<3

Long socks, that soccer players wear, for riding a horse? Shorts, the long socks, and no chaps, good for riding horses? Not even tall socks, no chaps, and long shorts that go a bit past my knees??

Can you get horse riding lessons if you're an adult? I am 26 and really want to learn to ride horses but I've never had lessons and I don't know if there are places that do lessons for adults. Can you hire all the stuff you need or would I need to buy a lot of equipment?

How do you know if you are on the correct diagonal when riding a horse? We're learning to ride horses and get confused easily.....

some help with horse back riding, what am i doing wrong? my parents own a ranch and i have ridden horses b4, not many though... but there is this one horse that when ever i'm done riding, my balls hurt terribly, [i have not experienced this b4 , but this particular one some how knows how to hurt me] i pretty much do the same thing as with the others but i dunno what's wrong o and i practice western riding, but i prefer going bear back... if that helps bare* but i do that with other horses... and i have no problem there...

how do you re-train a racehorse to be a normal riding horse if you are 12 years old? hey, your probably thinking you can't retarin a racehorse if you are that young, but i have been riding all my life, and i have never re-trained a race horse but i have trained and broken 2,3,4 year old geldings and well as stallions. but please can you give me some tips about how to retrain a race horse, cuz my grandad has a racehorse and his career will be finsihed soon, and i want to be the one to retrain him, and not some one else. i know it is better to get a proffesional trainer would be better, but i would rather do it myself. so please if you have any idea, let me know!!!!

Anyone know of a English riding horse for sale in NC? must be english rider, around 15 Hands, under 500$, friendly, safe and a great companian!

How can I take horse riding from a hobby to my life? I have decided to have a career in horses and go to a horse university,. I am 17 but have been rding for only three years. Besides majorly increasing my personal fitness, what else can I do to make my horse riding skills increase and start thinking of competing, and having lseeons at least twice a week? Aswell I will obviously increasing my horsemanship skills as hopefully I will be getting my own horse next halfway through next year during my gap year. Any tips, besides the fact that I will be poor forever? :) Thank you in adavnce for taking my question seriously.

What's a good price for a good riding horse? A sound horse that knows her rein and leg cues. Quiet . 6 yrs. old. In Atlantic Canada. Registered Quarter Horse

How can I start getting involved in horse riding? I really regret not having a go at the Equine course at my college and would really love to have a go at horse riding some time. My brothers fiance has horses, and I've discovered a new love for them!! How do you get started with horse riding? Do you just find a stable which offers lessons and take it from there?

what is a good riding horse that is pretty and easier to train? i want a horse really bad my cousin has one named spalky its a boy and its white and i absolutely love it i think it likes me better because when i ride him he obeys my directions but when my cousin rides him he like turns the wrong way idk and if you have any names that would be good u kno just let me know by the way i think almost all horses are beautiful i would never buy a horse according to it's appearance

I would like to start Horse riding lessons how much are they and where in North London or Hertfordshire? Hello, I live in Harrow, North London and would like to start horse riding lessons does anyone know of a place nearby and how much they would cost. I am willing to travel to hertfordshire also or to other areas nearyby just looking for the best price? As i have heard that you can get riding lessons for under £20 an hour and am not sure if this is true?

How can I enter a horse riding competition if I dont own a pony myself? I am really into riding and I was wondering how I would enter a horse riding competition (dressage/cross-country/show jumping) if I don't own my own pony - is there any way I can do it? P.S My stables doesn't loan ponies for the day Im really serious about entering competitions, so no more time wasters please.

Is it illegal to drink a beer while riding a horse? My friend told me that I could be arrested. Is this true?

Am riding a horse at the weekend and am really nervous!? Hi, my name is Lauren - i'm 15 and this weekend I am riding a horse that i might be getting on loan. I went last saturday to ride and it was only a quick thing, where i walked/trot/canter but nothing special. This saturday we are going on a long hack - and im so nervous i will do something wrong - or mess up. Please help!!

I was wondering if I should buy a peeing gnome or a horse riding gnome? which one? I need some insight

Where is a good summer horse riding camp in the United States? This summer I really would like to go to a horse riding camp for advanced riders for about 3 or 4 weeks. Any suggestions?

What to expect when taking horse riding lessons? My boyfriend and I have been thinking about taking horse riding lessons for the past few months. I'm 18 and he's 21, and we have no experience with horses past feeding, watering, and leading them. What would we expect with our first lesson and a few afterward, and, in general, do most instructors allow 2 people to take the lessons together?

What is the best horse riding computer game for a girl 8-9 years old? It's almost christmas and my little cousin wants a horse riding game for her computer. She already has Spirit and Barbie games. she is in between the ages of 8 and 9.

I want to start horse riding but I'm concerned about my weight and the limit? I weigh 298lbs. I am definitely trying to lose weight! I want to start horse riding but I'm scared I'll kill a horse by sitting on it. Also, I'd be so embarrassed if I went there and they weighed me and said "sorry, you can't ride the horse". Do you they weigh you when you go horse riding? What is the average weigh limits?

what careers are available in professional horse back riding? besides veternarian work, im interested in pursueing a career where i could ride horses, but how can i do this and still make a decent living?

Is there anyway you can do Horse riding along the beach in Orlando? Hiya, Im going to be planning a trip to Orlando next year (May/June) time and one of my dreams (might sound a little silly!) is to do horse riding along the beach (in the evening or something) and sit round a camp fire etc. Is there anywhere in or around Orlando that does that? Would be greatful for answers :) Thank you!

How do you control your nerves before a horse riding competition? I have been riding for about 6 years and finally in october last year i got my own horse! and i have always wanted to compete locally and i frequently have lessons on my horse and i know that she is more than able to do the things required of her at a show. So i dont get why i am so nervouse do any of you have any suggestions on how to control your nerves before a show?

How to practice horse riding at home ? I cant go horse riding for a week so i want to know how i can practice at home.

What are the different stages in learning horse riding? i have been horse riding lesson for once a week for about 4 weeks and i go on hacks about 1-2 times a week i have now perfected the canter...what is next for me and whats next after that and then that ect. ...i know that seems pretty fast but to be perfecting the canter but my horse riding instructer is so amazing and i was told by an expert that i was one of the quickest lerners they'd seen.

Where is the best place to do horse riding in the sydney suburban areas of NSW? I live in the Hornsby area and i'm looking for a reputable horse riding place in my area.

What should I wear for a first horse riding lesson? I really want to give horse riding a go during the summer, I'm not sure what to wear to the first lesson though. Do I need to buy boots, hat and horse riding trousers for it because I don't want to buy all that if I'm not going to like it or be any good at it. Any ideas on what I could wear?