Next saturday going trail riding HELP!!!!?

Question

hey i am 14 and ive rode horses before ( when i was about 5-6) and i rode western. i am going trail riding next saturday i am kinda nervous about it what does it feel like to be on a horse, how can i act natural and whats good techniques to get a mount? and is it hard riding a horse on a trail?

Answer 1

my advice is don't go, my past horse experiences sucked, the dam.n horse stoped to eat every 10 feet

just kidding

it's not hard to ride, you just have to get used to it

Answer 2

No its not hard to ride a  horse, but is you are going on a trail ride the person minght have all the horse trot, some of the hores might panter. Mostly the hores might just trot.

Answer 3

If you're going trail riding at a ranch that specializes in it you've got nothing to worry about. The hands are excellent at finding horses to match the rider and during the ride they never try to push the rider beyond what they're comfortable doing. I'm gonna warn you that you may become addicted though. Very relaxing

Answer 4

To mount, start off left side, with reins in left hand. have left hand holding top of saddel (pommel) and right hand holding back of saddle. Slip left foot in left stirrup, not all the way in, but not just toes, on the ball of your foot. Then spring with your right leg, push down to the ground with your left foot, and swing left leg over top of horse.... :D you'll get it. Riding is pretty natural... sit deep in the saddle, hold your hands loose, not too loose. practice with the handle of a long-handled bag, with your thumbs and fingers not holding the fabric, but your middle three fingers holding it clost to your palm... hold your arms bent, about a 45 degree angle. Hold your head high, straigh back, and dont forget to look where your going , and want to go....

GOOD LUUCK