Question about riding horses?!?!?Please Answer?

Question

Hi, I just got a horse today and he is very gentle and takes to me very well! He is broke to ride and he does very well with kids and people! I was just wondering, How long should I wait to try to ride him???

Answer 1

My horse trainer always waits 24-48 hours to start working or riding a new horse.  That way they have a little time to get used to the new place and new people.

Answer 2

anytime u want!!!!

Answer 3

if you've moved him to a new place, give him a couple of days to settle in. If he's staying where he was, ride him whenever!

Answer 4

Didn't you ride him before you purchased him?  As long as the horse is healthy enough to ride, there is no reason to wait.  Even if he's in a new situation, it isn't much different than taking a horse to its first show.

Answer 5

I bought a horse about 6 months ago and no longer than I got him home I saddled him up and rode him for about 3 hours just trying him out and getting him use to his surroundings. He done really well and has ever since

Answer 6

Unless there is something physically wrong with him I don't see why you can't get on him and ride tomorrow.

I hope since your horse is "broke to ride" that you plan on working with a professional trainer, especially if he's still green.

Answer 7

no time like the present!! if he is taking to you well and doesnt seem to be too unsettled by his new surroundings, you could maybe try lungeing him for the next couple of days, just to let him get used to you and the arena, then maybe after that you could try riding him. It might be a good idea to lunge him first, before riding him, so that he is not too full of beans.

Have fun!!

Answer 8

After first getting my horse, i let her get used to me by walking her around, then i let hr sit in her stall for a while. I let her get comfortable and a eat a little food and drink some water.  About twenty minutes later, i saddled her up.  I dont have an instructor, but if you do, ride with them with you. But you dont have to wait days to ride. Just as long as you feel comfortable enough to get on. Maybe it might be best to ride the day after getting him, he may be stressed from the new scenery and environment. Let him get adjusted to everything including you. When he has some type of trust, then jump on. I recommend siting in the stall and spending quality time.

Good luck. (:

Answer 9

You can ride him tomorrow. I might lunge him first to get out any jitters he may have from being in a new place.  Also walk him out good in the beginning so that he has plenty of time to adjust and look around.  Then start by doing circles and other bending exercises to help him focus on you.  Then go on to treat him as normal and have a good ride.  Just feel him and how he is reacting to all the new things.  This will give you a good feeling of how he will be at a horse show.  Because at horse shows he has to adjust to new things everytime.  Best of luck and enjoy your new pony

Answer 10

Horses can often be nervous in a new environment, so even if he was solid as a rock when you tried him out, I would give him some time to adjust.  He has new neighbors, new smells, and a new schedule.  Don't throw too much at him at once.  If there is a turn out for him you can try that, if he gets racing around put him on a line so he doesn't get hysterical.  You can also hand walk him around the grounds of his new home so he gets used to it.  After a day or two if he seems relaxed then ride him first in an enclosed area to see how it goes.  Then if all is well, add short new adventures everyday until he is confident.  The worst thing would be to scare him right off the bat and get him worried about things.

Take it slow, you've got him forever now, no need to rush things.

Congratulations - I hope you have the time of your life!

Answer 11

I would bond with him maybe just put a saddle on him and walk him around let him gain your trust and then if you feel confortable with your horse to ride him. GET ON GIRL!!!!! you need to show your horse that you care for him and he needs to show you that he cares for you! and since it looks that way... just hop on and have fun!!!

hope i helped and good luck with your new horse!!

Answer 12

It depends on the horse. What is his state of mind? Does he know you? Since he's your horse, you would want to build the best rapport with him as possible, so before you ride, you might get to know him a little better (groom him, feed him, observe him). If he is in a new place, let him settle in. Then, as you get to know him, establish you as the boss BEFORE you ride, and that will save you much time and effort because he WILL test you.

I got my horse but didn't get to ride her for years! (Long story)

But in the mean time we built up such a relationship that when

I did get to ride her, we already had the trust and mutual respect. She has never failed me since. Now, I go by this policy, that when I buy another horse, I will get to know it first before I just jump on and ride. Besides, it's polite. Now I don't mean years- just a day or so getting used to each other and establishing who's boss will give you a good start to your relationship and help you and the horse ride better. Besides, observing him to get to know his personality is just fun and entertaining- and is a great tool when it comes to training, as you know how he will react. Remember, whenever you are with a horse you are training it!

God bless!

Answer 13

If you have a riding instructor or a trainer, I would ask them if they could ride him first for you in case there are any problems the past owners didn't tell you about. If you rode him before you bought him and know his quirks, go ahead and go for a ride in an arena. I wouldn't go on trail rides until you lead him through on foot just to make sure he's used to scary stuff you may come across.

Answer 14

i would wait a day or two.... try doing some basic groundwork with him, but give him time to settle into his new home.  if you do ride him just do a very easy and basic... don't want to be upsetting him!

Answer 15

When you rode him before you purchased him, he was in his own familiar surroundings (most likely?)

Now that he is mentally adjusting to the new surroundings, a very traumatic event for him, he will need time to develop feelings of security.

For the best outcome on your first ride, it would be wise to give him at least a couple of days to become accustomed to his surroundings.  In the meantime, you can walk him around and show him where he will be ridden, groom him and talk to him.  I always breathe gently into the nostrils of my horses...they do this among themselves, and it helps in bonding with a new horse.  It's an old Native American method.  When you do ride for the first time, keep an open mind...if he is struggling, you might want to shorten your riding session to avoid problems developing.

Answer 16

I would wait for an instructor or trainer

Answer 17

You can start riding him as soon as you want! But maybe you should take him out and around the area you will be riding on a lead first and do some work in the arena! Just keep him relaxed and see how he is around new things! (:

Answer 18

i'd let him sit a day or two, and just get to know him. spend some time brushing him and leading him around.

Answer 19

If the horse is yours, then you can ride him anytime! (You test rode him, right?)

Well, before any riding happens you must get him used to his surroundings. Walk him around the barn. Lunge him, and if he still seems hyper, just keep on lunging everyday until all the jitters are out! Make sure he has enough "stall time" to get used to his neighbors and what time the feed comes. If he doesn't seem nervous or agitated, and everything goes well you can take him for a little ride. (At least wait a day or two to let him settle in, though.) My horse was really agitated when I first took him to a new barn, he was agitated for a long time, but I let him settle in, then took him out for a ride almost everyday. He was getting more used to his surroundings the more he went on his daily schedule.

Answer 20

dont wait he sounds like a great horse to ride itll be fun so go ahead and ride him as soon as you can

Answer 21

Shucks anytime I get a new horse that already broke. Well.... I'm like a little kid, I can't wait to get on. But realy no better, just get after it.