How to Ride a Horse in a Safe Area

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get riding lessons.

   Taking lessons at a riding school is a good way to learn to ride or to improve your technique.
   
   You will also meet other people who like riding.
   
   It's important to pick a good school, so get advice from someone knowledgeable.
   
   If you can find somewhere approved by a horse society, look around the school to see if it is a well-run school and what the lessons are like.
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   Step 2: Go riding.

   Riding out in the countryside is a really fun way to practise your horse riding skills, whether you go hacking, trekking or trail-riding.
   
   You can hacking from a riding school.
   
   Treks and trail rides are offered by trekking centres and horse ranches.
   
   Again, it's a good idea to get a recommendation. , Make sure your horse is listening to your aids. , but don't canter, even on the verge. , Raise one hand or nod and smile. , If you are turning left, take out your left arm.
   
   Same with the right.
   
   If turning right, hold out your right arm. , Cars may also spook your horse, which causes it to run out the road and get injured by a car. ,,, Avoid riding over crops and plants in a field, if you really need to go through the garden, ride near the fence.
   
   Be considerate.
   
   Pass people a walk, especially if they have kids.
   
   If you come across other animals, pass them at walk and don't disturb them wild or not.
   
   Shut any gates you open. , Walk up to the gate, stopping with your horses shoulder against the latch.
   
   Reach down and open the gate being careful that it doesn't touch your horse.
   
   Ride through slowly, keeping one hand on the gate to stop it from swinging.
   
   Turn back, your horses neck should arch over the fence and close it gently.
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   Step 3: Stay alert of traffic and cars.

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   Step 4: Keep to the inside and

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   Step 5: if possible

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   Step 6: ride on the verge

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   Step 7: walk or trot.

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   Step 8: Thank drivers who slow down.

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   Step 9: If you want to change direction

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    Step 10: warn drivers by signalling.

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    Step 11: If you see something that may spook your horse

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    Step 12: wait until the road is clear and try to pass it.

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    Step 13: If you are leading a horses on the road

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    Step 14: keep him on the inside

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    Step 15: away from the traffic.

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    Step 16: Wear a reflective green or orange vest or bright colours so drivers can see you through their flashlights.

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    Step 17: Always keep to a track or bridleway where there is one

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    Step 18: and ask for permission before riding over private land.

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    Step 19: Open and shut gates without dismounting.

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