Would I be able to ride a horse?

Question

Sorry it this is not the correct category to ask this. I was told that riding with one leg would cause an unbalanced situation which is not good for the horse and dangerous. Is this true?

Answer 1

Nah, I wouldn't say it would be dangerous.  People used to ride side-saddle all the time... you can't get anymore unbalanced than that.  They have places where people of all shapes and sizes can ride.  Your instructor will be able to help you and they'll give you a nice quiet horse who isn't going to make any sudden movements.  Riding is great and anyone can do it!

Answer 2

No, Ride and enjoy yourself. It is good therapy. You need to be careful AS ALWAYS. But I say go for it.

http://www.saferhorseracing.com/gpage14....

Answer 3

just take it slow and ul be fine

Answer 4

Am i correct in understanding that you  have one leg?  If so look  into  a facility that offers riding as therapy for the handicapped.  You may not require therapeutic riding but a good facility will tell you  what kind of compensation needs to be made to correct the balance issues.  As to the danger issue.. well i've fallen off my fair share of horse... all animals are dangerous.

Check out the American Entertainment & Equestrian Alliance  

www.americanequestrian.com/therapy.htm

Answer 5

Yes it would

As a trainer my self, I would advise to see if you even Like horses!

I saw your profile and it seemed you like Fashion more the horses !

This is your first Question about it.  

Maybe you can  get more experience in it, by looking up your local Equine HANDICAP SCHOOL near you ?



I know you do not under stand what other are saying :Like riding side saddle etc I know that would be over your head , becuse even then it depends on which leg your missing, Or foot,,

I read it on of the answers and it said you need a 4 inch heel!

  So did you lose a foot or a leg and where !

I know this is very personal, But We here on Yahoo needs to know more about you ,so we can help the best that we can ,

No one in horses want to see some one that enjoys shoe's and fashion so much as you do, Miss out on ridding Horses . we would love to help



I think most answered correctly . They most have said take it slow, Yes that is true,

Next

We need to know what foot or leg your missing and if it cause's you pain ?



That way the more we know The better we can help



I do know a place in Calif, That will fit you to a horse if you want, and also its a non profit , so they will help you ,with out costing you a dime,

Let Us know the answers to the  questions I have asked ,,

And maybe we all can help,,

They will even send  You to them as " like buy a ticket and give you lessons, all experiences  paid for, If you Qualify  !

and have doctors there ,Well most  of the donations come from these  Doctors,



It's way to early to tell what balance you need until we know, How handicap you really are ,,

If you want more inform, Please edit Ok,  

Answer 6

Well, it could be a little tougher on your part, but with an encouraging instructor and a quiet horse you'll probably be fine. Have fun riding! :)

Answer 7

I recently got out of a full leg cast and did ride once without a problem.  We went slow and that helped.  We stopped for a while and my fiance had to help me down, and lift me back up later. The only problem was that I did  not bring my crutches, but that turned out to be a good thing.  Good luck.