Horseback Riding Lessons

You’ve decided that it’s time to take on a new sport, and you’ve selected horseback riding. But how do you find the right place for horseback riding lessons? Here are a few tips to help you select the best teacher, as well as some resources that will point you in the right direction.

If you live in the California area, you can take horseback riding lessons at Will Rogers State Park, where you’ll learn more about Rogers, who was a young cowboy, and get the chance to view the beauty of the California countryside. There are quality-trained equestrians at the historic state park who offer lessons Wednesday through Saturday, so no matter what your skill level, you’ll be able to get customized lessons.

You can also get the skills you need for your horseback riding lessons even before you meet with an equestrian by going to www.learnhorseriding.com. You’ll receive an instructional video and book that gives you the tips you need on controlling the horse, as well as instructions on how to mount and dismount the horse, and to steady yourself while riding. Many people have found that this is very helpful in increasing their comfort level while riding, especially if they go over these tips before their first lesson.

If your children want to take horseback riding lessons, you can enroll them at places like Washington Riding Stables, where they can participate in day camp activities, which can include arts and crafts and nature walks, as well as pony rides. You may also want to enroll your kids in a camp that will teach both Western and English riding styles, so Lake Placid Academy may be ideal; this is a horseback riding camp for girls, but you can also find co-ed riding camps when you visit www.childrenscamps.com.

For family horseback riding lessons, the Inn at Kelly’s Ford may be the perfect place. You can find horse tack supplies there, and the house has historical significance, since it was built during the Civil War. The Inn offers cottages with suites, as well as an equestrian center that will help you to get all the horseback riding practice that you’ll need.

Before you start your horseback riding lessons, you may want to check out www.horse.com so that you can purchase the supplies you’ll need for your lessons, such as the right saddle, hoof conditioner, and saddle blankets. You can also visit www.horseloverz.com for more instructional materials that you can refer to both before and during your horseback riding lessons.