im thinking of learning to ride. is it easy to do? or am i going to struggle? i know being a 6ft lad im gunna end up on a big horse which will be more scary haha

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Dont worry about the size of the horse big ones are much more comfortable and easier to ride

Some people find it easy and some have to work a little bit harder, If you have good balance, co-ordination and relatively fit it shouldnt be too dificult to master the basics


Dont worry though just go along and enjoy it, your first canter will be amazing and be ready for a smile that stretches from ear to ear

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my balance is good, but my coordination is rubbish as im dyslexic and id say my fitness is average. im extremely nervous as i get nervous around horses but i have always wanted to do it so im making myself do it because its something i know i will love once i get the hang of it

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Don't woory. learning to ridi can be difficult, but it have not to be. And like sharon_gurney already had said, often the big horses are bether to learn riding as the small ones. You only have to be not worried.
But you should have a good ridingteacher. With a bad one you will have to need lots more time like with a good one. And I'm speaking from one's own experience. So if you have got a good teacher and a little bit self-awareness everything will be perfect. So don't worry!

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English isn't my native language, so please don't wounder about all my faults.

my teacher is going to be really good, i volunteer at her stables and get to watch her every so often and she is really good.

ive been told i will waddle for a few days after though haha

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Im sure you will get he hang of it, dont be disheartend if it takes a few lessons to get your rising trot its all down to balance and timing...you will be just fine



one word of warning though dont wear boxers.... a good tight fitting pair of undies is what you need just until you get your seateek:

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i prob wont get the hang of it to quickly because i take a while to learn


haha getting underwear advice on a pet forum hahaha

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glad to be of help

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ill have to invest in a pair then haha

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Just enjoy it.. i used to have pony when i was younger and didnt have a care in the world.. i was out of riding for 4/5 years and when i got back in the saddle i overthought it, cared to much how i looked.. but when i started to just enjoy it again.. peices fitted together

Good luck.. let us know how you get on x

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