It's simple and very enjoyable!

It takes work, its not easy, and you don't get it on the first try, but it's my favourite thing in the world! I couldn't live without it, I think you would love horseback riding. Horseback riding is very rewarding, and I highly suggest it

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it takes lots of hours of practice and loads of commitment but in the end it is worth it completely.

It depends on what you want to do. things like jumpers and gaming (you probably have no idea what i am talking about) take a lot of hard work and practice, but that comes with any sport. Or if you are not interested in competitions and hard things, you can just learn the basics, and once you have those down its pretty easy. Horseback riding is extreamly fun and rewarding, and i highly suggest you take it up!!

its not a pice of cake but its fun

Find a riding instructor and good stable to start out at, and the rest will fall into place.

Just sitting on the horse is easy but really riding it is hard and take years of practice.

It's not hard, but it takes a lot of work and patience. You can learn the proper way to ride and even tack up a horse if you have the right teacher. Learning to ride a horse on it's own, without the horse following another horse, which they tend to do since they are pack animals, takes work and effort and if you are willing, you can learn to properly ride a horse. Always remember that the horse doesn't know you are on it's back..as far as the horse knows, you could be a sack of potatoes. So don't blame the horse if he moves too quickly and you get off balance, the horse is only acting natural. It will be up to you to learn to stay on and keep your seat. Many people will blame the horse saying 'oh, that horse tried to throw me.' just because they couldn't keep their seat and lost their balance. With riding, it's a give and take experience. You will learn to give with the reins and take the reins at the proper time. If you constantly take..the horse will take back…and guess who will win. lol It's fun horseback riding and I'm sure you will enjoy it. Heck, if you really like horses, you would even enjoy keeping the horse stall clean to keep it comfortable.

its not easy or for the faint hearted but its enjoyable and very fun
it is easier starting from a young age but any1 can learn !

hahaha… this completely depends on the horse.

everyone can get on a trail horse and gallop, and then they think they are AMAZING horse riders.
then you have people that have to say a prayer everytime before they get on because they have REAL horses that only listen to experienced riders and that are constantly being trained.

so… my answer is…. if you wanna just ride for the summer, go find an easy ol' trail horse that wont spoke or try to take advantage of you.

however, if you wanna make this a life long commitment, i suggest lessons.

Hey, if you want to learn go right ahead!! go find a riding school to start at, and in no time, you'll be riding like a pro!

Horse riding is fun, rewarding (for horse and rider) and you get a lot out of it!
If it ever seems hard at any stage and you want to quit… Don't, you feel so good afterwards!!

I hope you do start your riding lessons… don't push it, just let it come!

Good Luck!!!

If you have reasonable balance and co ordination it is very easy to pick up. And even if you don't, it can be learnt. Have fun.

Its not hard at all and you really dont need to have any experience, just be safe cuz horses can be dangerous just like anyother animal.

If you are still young, a lot of stables offer summer camps. That'd be a good start. Check your yellow pages. I would STRONGLY suggest starting off first with private lessons though. They can be costly but are well worth it to get the individual attention. Make sure that your instructor has a lot of experience. Decide if you want to learn to ride english or western. There is a big difference. Western is good if you just want to learn to like go trail riding. That sounds more of what you want. Ask the instructor if they teach western. I feel more secure in a western saddle, personally. English can also be quite complex. It is very beautiful though. Most stables offer private lesson packages. If you have a friend or two that also want to learn, you may consider also semi-private lessons since it'll be cheaper. I think private lessons are worth every penny though. Make sure your instructor show you how to properly tack a horse (put on the saddle and bridle) as well as brush it. You might enjoy riding so much that you will want a horse. If that's the case, a lot of stables give you a major discount on boarding if you are willing to work there (a lot of manure shoveling but worth it if you love horses!). Also, many people lease out their horses but usually only to experienced riders. Horse ownership is expensive. You may just prefer going trail riding. GOOD LUCK! AND HAVE FUN! AND WEAR A HELMET FOR SAFETY EVEN THOUGH THEY MAY LOOK SILLY!

It's not hard but it takes time to advance to higher levels…..
You should definatly give it a try….. you may hate it, but it may just be the best choice you ever made!

Here are a few of the basics:
Start Safe
Have someone hold the horse so that you can concentrate on getting the correct position once you have mounted and are sitting in the saddle.

Find Your Balance
Sit squarely, with your seat bones comfortably in the middle of the saddle seat and your legs hanging loose on each side. Make sure you are not slouched to one side and are feeling relaxed.

A Foot in Each Stirrup
Lift up your feet and slide them into the stirrups. You can do this one at a time or at the same time if you are feeling balanced and co-coordinated. Your feet should lightly rest in the stirrups with the widest part of your foot. Your heels should be angled, but not pressed down.

Check Your Position
Looking down and check that you cannot see your toe or your heel. Your feet in the stirrups should be pointing in the same direction as your knee that is lying, but not excessively gripping, the knee roll of the saddle. Don’t let your ankles cave in, or swivel so your toes are pointing in

Holding the Reins
Pick up the reins, one in each hand, or if Western riding, with both reins in one hand while the other rests along your thigh. The rein end that is attached to the horse’s bit should be coming out under your little finger, with the buckle or loose end coming out past your thumb and forefinger.

Fingertip Control
Hold your hands at about a 30 degree angle to the ground with your fingers closed around the rein in a relaxed fist. Holding your hand upright or too flat decreases your flexibility and strength. Some people hold the reins between the baby and ring fingers—either way is okay.

Perfect Posture
Sit tall and relaxed with your shoulders back. Don’t stiffen your back and try not to slouch—bad posture is as much a problem when riding as when walking or running.

Tall in the Saddle
Look up and past your horse’s ears. Looking down stiffens the spine and causes your horse to feel like he is carrying a heavier load.

Practice Makes Perfect
Smile, breathe and be patient as your body uses new muscles and develop awareness. Practice does make perfect, so expect to correct yourself frequently as you ride until your 'perfect seat' becomes perfectly natural.

Tips:
Don’t jam your feet too far into the stirrup. You should be able to take your feet out without too much struggle.

Ideally the angle made by your shin and thigh bone should be no more than 100 degrees and no less than 90 degrees.

If you are nervous or tense don’t forget to breathe. Your horse will pick up any tension and be less likely to want to stand while you practice getting your position.

As you hold the reins your arms will be hanging relaxed at your sides, your elbows close to but not touching your body, and your hands slightly below your navel. Ideally your thumbs will be about six or seven inches apart.

its not easy but its not hard either. i love horse riding and i think you will too.

for me, it was difficult because i dont have any balance and self confidence, but peope kept on telling me i had natural ability, and i got that alot with my 7 riding instructors in 3 years, just remember to keep ur heels down and looking up with ur back straight.but know, im flying or 3'3 jumps

Give it a try! Its not easy, but it is VERY fun and enjoyable. Its not hard to learn, you just have to try your best. I suggest looking around for a barn to ride at. For summer, you should sign up for a summer camp, because you can learn to ride, but you can also learn other things about horses and get some hands on expierience. Don't want to go alone? Ask a friend to sign up with you! Its twice as fun when you have a friend to ride with.
Good luck!

been riding for over 50 years- I learn something else every time I ride

it is easy if you have the right equipment and a good teacher

its really fun!! but the first time you ride you'll be sore after word… but its sooo fun! you should try it!

it takes a lot of work and strength. like any sport, it looks much easier then it is.

to prepare for it, work on your leg strength. running and biking are great. light arm and a lot of stretching will help you too.

while riding, keep your heels down like this rider is doing:

look up and try not to pull at your horses mouth. it is going to be hard to find your seat but you will get it eventually. just try to move with your horse.

Yes, it is actually quite difficult. A common misconception about riding is that there is no work invovled; that you just get on the horse and then you look like a pro. That is definately NOT the case. Riding is an art that takes years to master, but once you get the hang of it, its the most amazing thing in the world!!! Just like any other SPORT, riding takes hard work, dedication, and practice. You won't get better unless you are willing to work and you practice your skills. If you work hard at what you want, and you stick with it, then you will get better, and as the years go on, sitting in the saddle will become as natural as sitting in a chair. It just takes time. So yes, it is hard at first, but once you really work hard and practice for many years, it becomes very natural. Plus, riding is amazing!!!

it takes hard wrk and committment, but once you get it it is very enjoyable, learning how to do it is fun too. Email me if you have any questions!=)

Sometimes it is hard to remember to do like 20 things at once but it's really fun and rewarding! During the first lessons, you might get a little sore but it's normal!

it's easy as long as the horse is trained!!!!!!!!!!! and it's so much fun and you'll get totally addicted to it!!!!!!!!

Its not easy, but its fun, don't listen to the people who say its simple, their obviously not very experienced. Get a good instructor at a good barn, and take some lessons, its amazing, I love riding and I have been for 11yrs but I still don't call myself a expert rider, it takes years and years to master and you are still always learning, but its worth it.
Have Fun and Good Luck

Its so easy to pick up in…If you want to be advanced then that would take a while but to just be able to ride is real easy..try finding a stable that gives lessons and make sure you go to them regularly!
Have Fun!

well, sometimes its hard, sometimes its easy.its all depending on how fast and how well you learn. I have been riding for about 2 years, and spend my entire week, every minute of it, waiting to get right back on that horse for my weekly hour lesson. Its fun, enjoyable and its an amazing feeling to be up there n the horse. My tip for you would be to listen and follow what your instructor tells you, so you can be safe while riding

Morgan r- Thats not exactly true that the people who say its easy, dont know very much. It is easy once you get the hang of it, but its hard to get to where you want to be. Jumping for example, when I first started 4 months go, my first jump was pritty hard. But after a couple of the same jump, it got easier. Its still hard, but its easier than it was

Horseback riding is a difficult but if you stick to it and be confident in yourself then you will succeed! Horseback riding is the best thing in my life and very rewarding!