What do you need to know before you start horse back riding?

Answer 1

The new horse owner needs to know a lot. You need to know common diseases and illnesses for horses, such as colic, you need to know what to feed your horse, hoof care, paddock/stable cleaning, what plants are poisonous to horses. you need to know when to worn your horse, when to rug it and with which rugs at which time of year, you need to know about health care and grooming.

you also need to know how to ride/ exercise your horse daily.

Answer 2

the main things you need to know about a horse is the sort of brushes to use on the right part of the body and how much you need to feed them. Also another thing you need to know is you need to clean there stable two times a day or more if it is realy messy. Also you need to go down to see your horse every morning and afternoon. And realy that is all the important things you need to know about a horse. A horse is for life not just for Christmas. REMEMBER that.

Answer 3

Some new owners have years of experience with horses, others have a place to keep a horse and very little knowledge other than the fact that they know they have always wanted a horse. Depending on their experience they need to become as knowledgeable as they can and get help determining not only what kind of horse they want but the kind of horse they need...(level of training, age, breed etc.). If possible, find a trainer or mentor who has no interest in selling or training a horse for you and ask for help.

Many new, inexperienced people buy a horse that is not suitable for their skill level and end up over faced and worried. Ultimately, they may never enjoy the horse they buy, or they get hurt, disappointed, and finally call it quits because they don't seem to be able to find the right riding partner (by this I mean horse).

Answer 4

You should know basic horse care and handling techniques before beginning to ride. You should also do some strength and balance training to make learning to ride a bit easier.

Answer 5

a horses main points are:

withers

muzzle

forehead

hooves

fetlock

crest

dock

flank

chin groove