im really scared the horse will buck me off and kill me and i dont know how to get on the horse its been like forever since i was on one HELP!
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Chuck Norris.
Chill, I horse back ride the horse does not want to kill you. just hold on and stay calm the horse ca feel your tension relax the instuctor person will tell you what to do. Oh and talk to the horse
don't be nervous - enjoy it! I havent been horseriding for years, and would love to be able to do so again.
if you havent ridden for a while then you wont be given a difficult horse. Honestly, just enjoy it- its a great thing to do :-)
Good luck - hope you have fun!
Just don't worry about it, you should be fine. There will probably be other people around that will give you a hand. If your nervous their not going to give a nasty horse, I don't think they would give you one even if you weren't
Is it with a riding instructor? If so you have nothing to worry about... and if she is not there, you will be fine still. Just relax and remember that what you feel emotionally will travel to the horse. So if you feel nervous the horse will detect it and feel nervous. If you feel relaxed the horse will feel relaxed.
ok why the heck are you gonna get on to the horse?
are you scared cause is it the horse, or is it because you haven't ridden in a while?
if the horse is known to buck or rear DO NOT GET ON IT
if its you, explain the situation to who ever your riding for (an instructor in an ideal world) and don't push yourself. it would be a lot better for you to only walk and walk away (no broken bones) with confidence rather than push yourself more than what your comfortable with and have a ride to the hospital.
hope that all goes well,
dont be afraid. unless the horse has a bad reputation, u will probably be fine. if its for a lesson or something, i highly doubt the instructer would put u on a horse they wouldn.t trust. just try your best not to be scared, because horses can sense that and might even get scared themselves. take deep breaths and dont forget to breathe. i was scared of horses when i first started out but i survived. just try your best to stay calm and dont be over- anxious.
good luck!
Just take a deep breath. The worst thing you can do while attempting to ride a horse is be scared. Be confident. You know what to do, so just do it. Act like a pro, make yourself feel like a pro, and you will do it like a pro. Don't be nervous, you've done this before, and you did just fine then.
Are you riding a horse that's that's used to being ridden or are you in a rodeo on a bucking bronc? Most trail horses do a good job of looking out for their riders. To mount up, put your left foot in the stirrup while holding the reins (not too tightly) in your left hand to hold the horse steady.. Place your left hand on the saddle horn and your right somewhere on the back of the saddle. Give a good push off with your right foot and leg, swinging it up and over the saddle while pulling yourself up using the saddle horn. If you're short or young someone will probable give you a boost, or you can walk your horse over to a mounting block to get on. It's okay to be scared, but I'm sure you'll get over it pretty quickly because being on the horse is so much fun!!
IF this is a lesson or even a "rental" trial ride type situation tell the person in charge that you are a novice and you are nervous. Some horses are by nature or training "babysitters" and will do their best to take care of their rider, any reputable place will see you get such a horse if you tell them you need one..
Aww sweetie! First take a deep breath and exhale. Hopefully you will be wearing a helmet, on the very off chance you part ways with the horse, your head will be protected. Spend time before mounting the horse petting it, maybe you can feed it a carrot or just lead it around, or maybe help groom it. Ask the owner/instructor if this horse is good for a beginning rider, and tell them you are nervous. When you do get on, make sure you have someone on the ground holding the horse, and ask if they will walk with you when the horse starts to walk. Try and stay in a small arena or round pen, it is less intimidating than a large arena or open space. Sit up tall, breathe deeply, and keep your heels down. Try not to tense up your muscles as this elevates your stress, which is transmitted to the horse. Remember to smile as you are riding, seriously, you can't frown if you are smiling :)
And please come back after your ride and tell us how it went. You'll be fine, and I bet you'll love it!
Start out looking at this like it's going to fun, and stop being scared. Your friends should be rigging you up with a beginer horse and if they don't, be sceptical. Be the horses friend. Your friends will either saddle for you and show you how. Stand on the left. Hold the rein closest to you and rub the stirup on his side and you will get an idea if this horse has been trained enough to stand while you get on or not. If he moves, get someone to hold him while you get on. (really this horse needs more ground work to be safe but you only have the afternoon.) Keep the horse at a walk to be safest while you get used to each other. Your heels down in the stirups at all times. Sit straight. Look down, do your, head, shoulders, hips, knees, and feet line up? Good, stay that way. Sit deep in your saddle. Keep the reins even, not tight but not super loose. Legs at attention but not clenched. Attention shows that you at the controls. Clenching shows fear and the tightness tells a horse to run. If something spooks your horse don't clench because that tells the horse there is a legitimate reason to fear because you are scared too. Stay at attention heels down and talk to the horse in a smoothing way. Soon they will see that it was nothing. Horses are scared of the littlest things. Just show them you are a friend who will guide them thru any situation and you will be more likely to have a good ride.Horses can figure you out quick so give them a good 1st impression. Watch your friends and let them go 1st. Usually your horse will follow right along without much fuss.
just calm down! if the horse senses that your scared he will get nervous to. he has to trust in you! just talk to the instructor about it. i knwo that might be awkward but just do it!
I know the feeling of being terrified to ride. I've had a horse buck me off...numerous times...and after that I was scared to ride horses that I knew were perfectly safe.
If you really want to continue to ride you have to get over your fear. DON'T ride a horse that is spooky or unpredictable for a while. Get your confidence up first by forcing yourself to ride a horse that is known to be safe..even a lazy horse. The less energetic the walk the more secure you'll feel. If this horse that you have to try out isn't calm or has lots of energy maybe you can ask to see someone else ride him first so that you can see that he is safe and then take a deep breath and get on. Don't do anything you are uncomfortable with. Ride the horse at a walk for a good long while and don't go any faster unless you calm down. Hope that helps a bit.
oh and sumthing I found that helped me with nerves was singing...it can be embarrasing if ppl are watching but it really works...and it puts the horse at ease as well.
Wear boots. Long pants. Show no fear. The horse will respond to confidence so take control. Don't pull on the bit too much as that will hurt the horses mouth. Someone will help you get in the saddle. You didn't say if you will be riding English or Western. Put your weight in the stirrups so you are not bouncing off the saddle. That will make you feel like you are going to fall off or slide off the saddle. If you are riding English...grip with your thighs and leverage your hips and butt off the saddle to get in a rhythm. Move with the horse. But expect muscle soreness. Have fun. Horses are amazing and gentle. Make sure you get a fresh horse or you'll be fighting him to keep going. He'll want to return to the barn. Hope this helps.
if ur scared tell them and they will help u i remember mu first ride just relax dont think of it and by the time u finish u will be fine!
Why can't you cancel??
If you are this scared of horses, why are you riding??
Just try to get to know the horse on the ground 1st and dont do anything risky if you havent ridden in awhile. just stay calm- the horse can feel if you are nervous and will react.and just ask the owner questions about the horse before you get on to make sure that you know what he likes and what he doesnt like. I am almost sure that the horse doesnt want to kill you.
You'll be fine. The chances of you getting bucked off and killed are extremely small. Ask someone to help you mount, and once you're up, just take deep breaths. The calmer you are, the calmer the horse will be. If you freak out and lose your head, so will the horse. So just relax.
Don't be nervous!
Their is this pony at my barn who has a lot of energy and will have bucking fits and will bolt!
My sister will always tell me to calm down because I can only do my best and no one is perfect!
It usually calms me down.
Take deep breaths so you will calm down!
Tell whoever will be with you, how you are feeling about being back in the saddle.
Good luck
dont freak youll be fine just take a deep breath and tell urself that u can do it because it just takes a little self confidence. When i first rode a horse i was really nervous but when i got the hang of it i was having so much fun now i have been riding for 3 years and i will never quit!!!!!!
Youll do great i know it!!!!!
Don't sweat it! just don't be nervous because horses can sence that and might take advantage of you. Trust me if you just relax you will have a blast!
Just go slow and easy and if he does buck u off you wouldn't die unless you fall on your head so where a helment
It sounds as if you are a bit apprehensiive. Always have trust in your instructor! This mind set will help you tremendously.
A good instructor can help you, talking to you and giving you assurance and guidance every step of the way.
Relax and have fun. After all, this is what you want to accomplish! Let me know how you do. I am always glad to help.
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