Horse riding is one of the progressively popular activities. This activity is very simple. In fact, anyone can easily learn it, old and young. If you are new in horse riding, then you might be astounded by all the opinions which are given below. Given below are certain facts and ideas which will help you in navigating your way towards the first step of horse riding.
Do not leave your hand in the air: While riding mostly beginner’s end up their hand in the air which easily leaves the rein much too long. So they cannot properly control the horse. So they just need to work on the movement of the horse with their core and seat. They should require light and even focus on the rein and balance their hands at the hip level. While the horse pulls the rein, you need to readjust them. If you are following the direct reining, there should be an imaginary straight line which goes from your forearms, elbows, reins, hands, wrists and little bit in the horse’s mouth. Whereas in case of neck reining, you need to take very slight tension while pulling the rein. But always balance your hand and keep it at the hip level and try to set your elbows at your side. You can check the position by watching online videos on TVG replays.
Do not allow your legs grip tightly: Horse riding is completely balanced rather than grip. Your body muscles need to be more active without being tense. Gripping and clenching will affect your body and make it tense which can further affect the attitude of your horse. So while you sit on the saddle allow your leg to hang from the hip. Let your body weight to fall on your heel. Always balance your foot with you and avoid your legs swing towards the front and back.
Do not push your feet inside the stirrups: first, you need to check the proper length of the stirrups. While your legs are hanging free with your feet which are out of stirrups, it should hit your ankle bone. So place your foot inside the stirrups so the ball part of your foot will easily rest inside the stirrup. Always follow proper leg position while riding.
Sit up straight and avoid slouching: while riding always sit in a straight position because it is very hard to control a horse on slouching position and it also affects your balance. Do not squeeze your shoulder blades towards the back it can make you feel tense. So, always open up your breastbones and chest float upwards. You need to stay tension free and supple.
Shorten the reins and let it slide through your finger when required: Horse riding is a simple process of readjusting and rebalancing. During the horse pulls forward, when the horse sneezes, trips, and steps over something, in such case you need to learn how to use your hand to leave the rein more for the horse. Moreover, when you increase the speed, you need to shorten the rein because the horse lifts its head up slightly when it canters or trots or lopes. You can check the position by watching the race videos on TVG replays which are easily available through online.
Conclusion
Before you get on a horse, learn every required step and postures to enjoy your horse riding without facing any hassle.
Author Bio :Silvia Watson is a freelance content writer. She has written many good and informative articles on different categories such as technology, health, fashion, education, career, travel etc. She is a featured author at various authoritative blogs in the health and fitness industry and currently associated as a blogger with https://www.tvg.com/
