Im going to be teaching my friends daughter how to ride primarly english, she eventually wants to get into jumping but shes a long way off from that.
Does anyone have any basic lesson plans or activitys on horseback I can work with her on.
She really needs to work on her seat and being active through he body.
2006-09-21 17:08:35 · 12 answers · asked by Samantha D 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
YES LUNGING IS THE BEST. AFTER SHE HAS GAINED CONFIDENCE WITH HER SADDLE AND BALANCE THEN PROGRESS TO THE NEXT STEP WHICH IS TAKING OFF HER STIRRUPS TO GIVE HER A DEEPER SEAT AND CONTROL OVER HER TRANSITIONS INTO EACH PACE. MAKE HER RISE TROT WITHOUT STIRRUPS AND THAT WILL GIVE HER A BETTER ADVANTAGE IN KNOWING HOW TO POSITION HERSELF CORRECTLY IN THE SADDLE. ALSO EXTENDED CANTER WHEN SHE BECOMES CAPABLE OF THAT LEVEL WITHOUT STIRRUPS IS A GREAT CONFIDENCE BUILDER.
2006-09-22 17:09:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A great book to begin with is 101 Arena Exercises. This book is for western or english riders and teaches everything from walking in a straight line to bending through corners to haunches in/out. It's a great gymnastics book that will give a solid foundation to your beginner and the horse.
For the first few lessons I'd definately start on a lunge line so the beginner can learn their balance without interfering with the horse. Start with and without stirrups. Do the "Around the World" with your student, which if you've never heard of it, it's a great exercise that's a lot of fun and it will also teach your beginner how to fall and lessen their fear of falling. You start by having the horse stand still, while your student takes their feet out of the stirrups and turns around in the saddle so that they are facing backwards, then continue all the way around until they are facing forward again and picking up their stirrups without looking. Once they are comfortable and doing it well at a stand still, do it at the walk, then the hardest, at the trot or even harder bareback(!). Your student will fall a lot until they master their balance, but because of the slow speeds they'll almost always land on their feet and have a good laugh. Once balance is mastered, a strong seat is next which is muscle building and control.
Good luck!
2006-09-22 03:03:32 · answer #2 · answered by keylime1602 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
English Riding Lesson Plans
2017-01-18 07:36:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in agreement with Keylime. The book 101 Arena Exercises is perfect for beginners and experienced riders.
We actually pull ideas from this book for all of our walk-trot kids at the fun shows.
It will help her develop balance. That's foundation.
The more foundation she has, the more confidence. Plus, her interaction with the horse will also keep him on his toes.
You can probably find it just about anywhere; your local tack shop, Rural King, PBS, even Ebay.
2006-09-23 08:06:01 · answer #4 · answered by apinkfreak 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agree with most of the other post, start them on a lunge line, arms straight out, then cross over their chest, make them close their eyes too that way they'll feel their horse more, especially if they are riding english and need to learn to ride the vertical. When starting lessons I don't let them use the stirrups at all until they have a seat.
2006-09-22 08:28:33 · answer #5 · answered by dakittenizcozmic 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i am no expert my wife is but shes a sleep so here it goes I learned to ride bare back no saddle no pad and i had to ride at the trot as well as the lope and what that does is teach balance and seat position on the horse i wasn't allowed a saddle until i pardon this statement but ride like an Indian and when i had my balance was given a saddle so maybe keep your friend ina saddle but no irons see if she cant find her center,balance and seat if doesn't help e-mail me and i will have my wife send you some instruction she is a very gifted rider she does English and western she does barrel racing for fun
2006-09-21 17:32:27 · answer #6 · answered by soldierof the 82ndAirborne 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
One of the best ways I've found from personal experience, is to ride bareback. But a good thing to do is to have her ride bareback while you hold a longeline and longe the horse in a circle. Start at the walk & build up to the faster gaits. Have her put her arms out to each side, do windmills, arm circles, touch finger to tip of nose, get creative. It really helps balance & position. It'll also help her be more relaxed later on. You have to be really careful not to influence the horse's movement, but she'll get a lot out of it.
2006-09-21 18:22:32 · answer #7 · answered by matakibud 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i like to have my students horse on a lunge line and work in a round pen or similar small area, have the student get comfortable and into the horses gait, then hold their arms out to their sides and get used to holding on with their legs. Great balance exercise. To strengthen leg mussles i have them get a sponge ball and sueeze it with their knees while watching tv, studying etc. i also eventually do the same exercise with the feet out of the stirrups as they progress. Good luck !!
2006-09-22 06:41:20 · answer #8 · answered by Billie Smith C 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
tell her to not be scared as horses can sense it and will make it hell for the rider. just start with the basics of grooming first then once she is confident in that then let her walk the horse by the lead rope to get the feel of the horse then can she get on and start to walk trot canter & gallop. good luck with it all
2006-09-21 18:17:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
hire a personal horseback rider and ask for questions that may help
2006-09-21 17:11:29 · answer #10 · answered by foxy33698562 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋