How Do You Find The Right Instructor For Horseback Riding Lessons?
Your child has decided she wants to take horseback riding lessons. If you don’t know anything about horses this might provoke a little anxiety! As with any sport, there are steps you can take to make this a safe, fun and rewarding experience for you and your child. Begin by having a conversation with your child about what kinds of things she is hoping to do on a horse. It will help you both be successful if you narrow your search down a bit. Do they want to ride English or Western? If they don’t know (and you don’t know) check out the differences online. Look in the yellow pages for stables in your area. Check online, too. Start a list that includes: * Stable name, address, and phone number * Lesson times, duration, whether they are group lessons or private lessons, and cost. Call stables and fill in the information as you go. Be sure to ask * What equipment will your child need (helmet, boots, breeches, etc.)? * Does the lesson time include time to ‘tack up’ (get your horse ready for