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Old 08-04-2009, 01:04 PM
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Preparing for my first fall

Hullo,

I am just about starting to learn horse riding, yesterday I did climb on a horse for the first time in my life
We did a bit of trotting and today I have a little pain in my inner thighs and bottom, which I think will go away in a day or so.
I researched on the net and found that if you are gonna gallop and take your horse for a canter, then you will surely fall.

My question is, I have a slight ligament tear in my left knee. I am just imagining, if I did fall and my left foot got stuck in the stirrup then I am done. For I can imagine a complete twist of the leg, knee up. I am afraid this will snap off my ligaments too. May be I am just being a little over scary. But I thought I could ask for people's opinion here.

thanks in advance for your time spent on this.

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Old 08-04-2009, 01:12 PM
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Re: Preparing for my first fall

Do not ever think about falling or you will tense up too much. Are u having proper lessons cos if so they will teach you how to position you foot in the stirrup so you wont get caught up, also they shoul provide u with safety stirrups if u r a novice. Concentrate on having as safe a seat as u can then relax and enjoy it. U are more likely to unbalance when u r learnig to trot properly. Enjoy yourself its a brilliant, healthy sport.
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Re: Preparing for my first fall

Also make sure you wear correct footwear as this is important for safety.Trainers and wellies are not suitable as they are more likely to get stuck.
Not everyone will fall off when learning to canter that is a daft thing to say really.If you have had proper tuition and learnt how to relax deep into your seat then cantering compared to learning rising trot is a breeze.
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Re: Preparing for my first fall

oohh.. horse riding?. good for you. i seldom ride on horses and still, i have the assistance around me. HAHA just scared really. well, for a beginner.. It's just right to feel nervous though.. too much confidence can really have you in an accident. Still, safety first on your every ride. That's what matters.
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Old 25-04-2009, 03:43 AM
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Re: Preparing for my first fall

Thank you very much for every one's replies. havent cantered yet, I am gonna post back with details, when I do.


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Re: Preparing for my first fall

Oh goodness me what a load of rubbish, where did you read that?!!! As long as you take things slowly have a decent horse and instructor you'll be fine. The others are right if you expect to fall you tense up and you make the horse tense which is not what you want at all. Just do it at your own pace and enjoy it!!
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