It depends where you ride. If you are having lessons at your house then yes you will probably need your own horse. But if you are going to a riding centre then usually you will not need a horse of your own.
It depends how large is the pony, ponies are much like horses just smaller. If your to big i wouldn't suggest riding them.Firstly If you have a pony a saddle and bridle then u can ride but if u havent rode before you wouldn't be too good. I would suggest if you have never ridden a pony before i would addvistse in the paper you want someone to train you in your home or u could just go to a bhs riding school and be showing how to rideI would highly reccommened to go to a riding school and get a experinced instrocker and ride a few times if you do then u should buy a horse but rember horses are expensive so make sure you have enough money first
Riding lessons in the USA can range from $10 (usually a group lesson on your own horse) to $100 an hour. The higher priced lesson can be with a trainier who is exception in his/her field. Most instructors are in the $20 to $40 range.
Go on a website that sells horses e.g.horsemart, horsequest and find a horse that is okay for you then you ring the number of the horses owner, and buy the horse :D or you can find one in the newspaper
Answer. Well it depends...How old is the horse, how long have you had it? You don't need to know much but you do need to know what you are doing. I have been riding since I was 4 years old and I am now 16 years old. I starting training (Working with my own horses) when I was 9 years old. so now I have my own training business. I hope that helps.
My daughter worked out a deal with a local resident who had horses and due to a health condition was unable to exercise his horses. She saddled, rode, cleaned and fed the horses in exchange. It may be possible you could work out a similar exchange. Sometimes, all you have to do is ask.IN ADDITION:I agree with what this person said. But if you don't know how to care for a horse or saddle one then you can also go over and just volunteer to help take care of the horses. My brothers father in law use to own a horse ranch where he exercised horses, and believe me there is plenty to do around there. And in time after these people get to know you I'm sure they will be more than happy to show you have to saddle a horse. Other than that I don't know of any place where you can just borrow a horse, but there are places where you can rent one. Hope this helps, have a Blessed Day.I have no idea where you are located, but I am in SC and have 2 horses that need riding. I am not in good health, and am not able to give them the excersize and time they need. If you are in Florence area SC, Please reply to this blog and I will check it later.
After checking the website I could not find any information on whether or not you are required to bring your own horse for lessons or not. I would suspect however that you would need your own horse or at least a lease horse for her lessons.
No matter what your socioeconomic status, if you are going to ride and own a horse, in the beginning you should always have lessons, because you need to know the correct way to ride a horse so that you don't damage the horse by riding carelessly.
It's different for everyone, you should consult your riding instructor to see if they think you are ready. I took lessons for 5 years before I got my own horses.
In horse riding lessons you can get taught with other people (I wouldn't recommend more than 6). You can however receive private or one-to-one where you get taught on your own. I prefer being taught on my own, however it is ALOT more expensive.
not at all, most riding stables have school horses that you can ride. some people have their own horses though.
Riding school has more focused teaching, and you don't need to have a horse to ride at most riding schools. As for pony club you do need to have your own horse ( unless they have a riders without horses programme) and they mostly focus on experiencing new activities, but also do focus on teaching correct and safe riding.
yes, you do, along with a lot of time and experience. You could always lease a horse or take riding lessons though.
Yes. Well it depends on if you own a horse or not, reallly. If you have a horse you need to buy all the riding clothes (over $200) plus lessons, shows, etc. Then if you own a horse, you need to pay for all of your horses needs like food, hay, saddle, bridle, saddle pads, blankets, vet supplies, and sooo much more. so yes! it is at least more expensive than figure skating.
It depends on the school. Some schools yes, you must have your own horse. Other schools will lease a horse to you or have lesson horses that are used.
YES. It is great to take lessons. Horse riding is very calming and has been used to help the mentally challenged inlcuding physically.YES It makes you stronger. If you have your own horse it gives you a strong sense of responsibility. It drives you to be the best. You make a friend that you know will always be there for you no matter what. Everyone says riding horses is not a sport but it is more than a sport it's a living. <3
It depends on the place, Give them a call and ask.
There is no law stating that you must have a degree or even a licence to instruct others in riding. But what I would look for in an instructor would be someone that has experience and someone that has shown their own horse(s) and that they have won on a consistant level. You can't instruct another if you don't know what you are doing. Someone that has show experience and was a consistant winner must know and understand correct riding. An added plus would be someone that trained that horse to be the winner it is.