Want to become used to horses before starting learning how to ride them? I have the ideal proposal for you.
Start grooming horses. There are few ways better to getting comfortable around horses than grooming them. When you can groom a pony safely and perfectly, it works as a great boost to your self confidence.
At this point, I must insert a warning: when you are working on the horse's legs ensure you bend down regardless of whether it's a great inconvenience for your back. Just don't squat next to the pony. Squatting down prohibits liberty of movement, and if the horse should move suddenly, you are not going to be able to react fast enough. Bending over will allow you to react fast, even with a slightly stiff back.
Do not forget to approach the pony from his side, by his neck, so that you are visible to him. Because of its laterally placed eyes, a horse cannot see directly ahead or directly behind. To do this, the horse will have to swivel its head. This might not be possible for the horse when it is tied up to get groomed or saddled. When the pony is able to hear approaches noises but is unable to see the source of the noise, it is liable to react with its survival instincts. That means kicking out with its rear legs. When you approach the pony such that he sees you coming, he's going to remain placid. Even when you're working on him, keep chatting to him and touching him. That way, you are reassuring him of your on-going presence. You won't be triggering his survival instincts.
As a noob, walk only those horses that are trained well. Walk with the pony on your right. You right hand should be roughly a foot away from his head, holding the lead rope. The rest of the rope should be coiled in your left hand.
Start grooming horses. There are few ways better to getting comfortable around horses than grooming them. When you can groom a pony safely and perfectly, it works as a great boost to your self confidence.
At this point, I must insert a warning: when you are working on the horse's legs ensure you bend down regardless of whether it's a great inconvenience for your back. Just don't squat next to the pony. Squatting down prohibits liberty of movement, and if the horse should move suddenly, you are not going to be able to react fast enough. Bending over will allow you to react fast, even with a slightly stiff back.
Do not forget to approach the pony from his side, by his neck, so that you are visible to him. Because of its laterally placed eyes, a horse cannot see directly ahead or directly behind. To do this, the horse will have to swivel its head. This might not be possible for the horse when it is tied up to get groomed or saddled. When the pony is able to hear approaches noises but is unable to see the source of the noise, it is liable to react with its survival instincts. That means kicking out with its rear legs. When you approach the pony such that he sees you coming, he's going to remain placid. Even when you're working on him, keep chatting to him and touching him. That way, you are reassuring him of your on-going presence. You won't be triggering his survival instincts.
As a noob, walk only those horses that are trained well. Walk with the pony on your right. You right hand should be roughly a foot away from his head, holding the lead rope. The rest of the rope should be coiled in your left hand.
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