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OK, you think you may have found the right horse. You went through all the check points in part one, you have made arrangements at the nearest horse stables that meet the requirements that were discussed in part two, or you have made arrangements for a facility at home providing either a stall or a lean-to (a two or three sided building with a high roof and preferably built in hay racks). Remember, all horses need to have shelter from the elements. Hopefully whichever place you will be keeping your horse, there will be a considerable amount of room not only for your horse to graze, but where he or she can run and play and have some fun; preferably with other horses. But, before you pass over your hard earned dollars, I want to give you just a few more things to consider, hence – Part Three.

What kind of mannerisms did the horse display when having the saddle and bridle put on them? Were they putting there ears back, or acting like they wanted to step on the person trying to tack them up? Were they moving back and forth, acting nervous or even starting to break out in a sweat? Were they difficult when the bridle was being put on them, or were they interacting, being friendly, wanting attention and not seeming to care that they were about to be ridden? When you started to mount the horse, did they stand there quietly and wait for their first command, or did they want to walk off quickly?

Did they do what you asked or was it a struggle to get them to go forward or turn around? Is the horse trying to take control and go wherever they want to go, or are you on an animal that really wants to please you? If you are saying yes to these negative inquiries, then this may not be a horse for a beginner. The quieter and more agreeable a horse behaves, the better a prospect that animal will be for a first time horse owner. He or she will enrich your life, and warm your heart with pleasant experiences that come with owning a horse. As your experiences grow, you then can step up to meet the challenges of other horses. Horse behavior can sometimes be compared to that of a child. So, if you have children you will understand how to deal with them.

Before making that final commitment, it is to your advantage to ride the horse for more than just a minute or two. Make sure that you walk, trot and canter preferably more than once. Some horses seem to be fine at first but as time passes with you on their backs, they sometimes can change into a “horse of a different color”. It is not unusual, and actually recommended, that you come back a second time to ride the horse again. That way you have something to compare their behavior to. Meaning if the horses’ behavior was very much the same the second time you rode him or her without much variance, then he or she probably is the real thing. Remember that this animal may possibly be with you for the rest of their life. You want a horse that you will really enjoy and who really enjoys you. As I said before horses are social animals, but it is important to understand that they are emotional ones too.

Unfortunately, there will always be horses that exhibit bad behavior, and some, very bad behavior. My experience tells me that a lot of bad behavior is usually the result of human error. That is why I am here trying to talk to you, and hopefully in the future, you will be talking to me. It is so easy to buy a horse, bring that animal home and find that you have an animal that is out of control, and you don’t know what to do about it. Horses have a tendency to try to take advantage of beginners. Trust me, they know! All they have to do is take one look at you, the way you approach them and ride them. Your best defense is knowledge. I am not trying to scare you, I am trying to educate and help you to understand that the more knowledge you have about horses, the more success you will have with them. Please don’t be afraid to enter into the wonderful world of horses. It is a fun place to be and learning about horses is the best part as it is never ending. Most of the riding horses out there are sound, quiet animals. They have a lot to offer an owner who wants to know, love, and care for them, as they will gladly return the favor.

Beverly Jansen
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I’m a licensed Thoroughbred Horse Trainer and a licensed Equine Message Therapist. I have devoted my entire life to horses and have over 40 years experience to share. My blog site was created to share my knowledge and will soon offer exceptional, all natural horse products that are above and beyond any other products in comparison,that will guarantee fantastic results. I will also be posting “How To” videos on my YouTube channel soon.

Author: Beverly Jansen
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If you have ever enjoyed a day of horseback riding or even just spent time with horses then you know how much fun you can have. If you are lucky enough to own your own horses then you not only know the work involved in caring for them but you also know the joy of having them. Horses just like anyone else have personalities of their own, which sometimes can make them a little harder to ride. They come in different sizes and colors.

For some of us horseback riding for the first time can be a scary ride. Once you get the hang on it, you will not be able to get enough of it. There are different styles of riding and riding gear. English style saddles and Western style saddles are two different types of saddles used and the most common for most riders. In most cases if you spend a day horseback riding then you will most likely use the western style saddles. There are other types of saddles and riding equipment, that jockey’s use for racing but for general horseback riding you would most likely use western style.

When horseback riding you may be quickly trained on how to handle your horse with the handling of the reins and basic commands. If you are at a riding stable or ranch then these horses already know what they are to do and therefore, they will pretty much follow each other for a slow comfortable ride.

For the most experienced riders horseback riding is an adventure. If your horse is well trained and you are well seasoned as a rider, you can have all kinds of fun. If you have ever watched jumpers or barrel racing those horses and their trainers have gone through hours and hours of training and working together to become a perfect fit and they build a bond of trust that can be Horseback riding is much the same way. Those horses have been worked by different handlers and trained to handle and work with different people so that when people go to horseback riding ranches or stables they are already accustomed to being handled by different people. Most of these horses are very docile and may move somewhat slow. Some will still have some spirit to them and just want to go.

There are trail rides, mountain rides, pony rides and free style rides that you can go on. If you own your own horses, you probably have a favorite area you like to ride in or a favorite trail you like to ride on. You may not know that horses have to be trained to cross bridges, walk over puddles or through water. They are fitted for their saddles and riding equipment to get the right fit. The shoes are fitted to protect their hoofs.

After a hard day of horseback riding, horses receive proper grooming after a hard day, which consist of bathing and brushing before turning in for the night. Some horses have a winter coat for colder weather and some will have blankets to help keep them warm. There are many different breeds of horses and many different sizes. Horseback riding is a lot of fun and an experience that will last you a lifetime. You may enjoy doing a bit of research on equestrian riding and training. You may find it interesting to read about.

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I’m about five foot one, weigh 149 pounds (about 11 stone) and i’ve been riding for a while. I like horses with a fun and firey temperment and I am willing to put time into breaking a horse. I ride english and I am interested in working on the show jumping discipline. What breed and height is best for me?

I am not a fan of haflingers, though I don’t dislike them. I do prefer larger horses, from about 15.2 hands and up, but I am not picky.

I’ve been riding all my life and have always ridden the western style with a western saddle. Just last week I got the opportunity to try out an English saddle. Boy what an experience. It was so different from what I’m used to. Your body postion is totally different with a much more forward angle. For a short ride it was fun, but I can’t imagine riding the long miles of a working cowboy in an english saddle. It’s a lot harder on your body, and a lot harder to accomplish a task from the saddle. It was fun to try it out, but I think I’ll stick to my western saddle.