| If you're going horse riding for the very first time it is | | | | riding schools offer hats and riding boots to loan so the |
| natural that you may be feeling a little apprehensive | | | | only thing to worry about is ensuring that you have |
| about the experience no matter the level of | | | | sensible trousers on and that you are going to smell |
| excitement. I am in no way an established rider - | | | | afterwards so plan on going straight home to get |
| indeed it was only recently that I myself took my first | | | | changed! |
| riding lesson. | | | | Finally, being unfamiliar with the riding stance, it isn't |
| I wanted therefore to highlight a few points in the hope | | | | unusual to find some discomfort in your legs or back |
| of giving you a little more information about what to | | | | either during the riding or the next morning so again |
| expect and hopefully put your mind to rest a little bit. | | | | don't go for your first ever ride before a sponsored |
| Firstly, the beginners horse tends to be slow, reliable | | | | run or moving house. |
| and well-behaved so don't expect to get thrown off or | | | | Apart from that, have fun. You'll gain in confidence and |
| go dashing off across the fields. Typically you can | | | | quickly get used to the postures - though the smell of |
| barely get these horses to run no matter what you do | | | | horses takes a little longer and is an acquired taste. I |
| so be ready for a slow, steady ride. No cowboy antics | | | | can confirm that I enjoyed the experience so much |
| here! | | | | that I have been back again on several occasions so |
| Secondly, while sitting on a horse will feel rather alien at | | | | make the most of it, be confident, and above all else |
| first, you will have all the necessary equipment. Most | | | | enjoy yourself! |