Handling a Horse for a New Rider...help?

Question

So, i just got a job at Medieval Times, and they want to get me started on horseback riding training right away, i mean literally tomorrow morning. Any tips or tricks for a new rider on how to handle the horse, approach it, and handle yourself on and around the horse? Please help :) I rode when i was little, but that was some 15 years ago...

Answer 1

I wouldn't worry to much about it.  If they know you don't know horses well,  I am sure they will included the basics when they give you your training.    They can then teach you hands on.  It's the best way to learn!

Answer 2

Don't be loud or make any fast or sudden movements.. I'm assuming it is english, so heels down and shoulders back. If you feel scared, then the horse can sense and will act scared too. Just be calm, I doubt they will make you do anything big the first few days. Whenever the horse does something you told him/her to do correctly, pat his/her neck to notify them they did a good job :)

You'll do fine.

Answer 3

man dont even trip, if you rode 15 years ago , you still got it in you , so step it up and do your thang.