consider this before taking lessons

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CONSIDER THIS --before before taking riding lessons

Are your riding lessons for simply following instruction --to get a horse to go where you want them to go?

And/or, for you to look like a show rider?

Is your riding like taking an exercise program? Is it for your self esteem? Fun?

What goes on behind the 'eyes' of the horse that you ride? What does the horse think of you, or how you are handling them? What do they think of their trainer? What do you really expect from the horse, or your riding?

Have you ever asked yourself these questions, and do you know why you even want to ride?

Are you riding to get rid of the stress -related to family quarrels, work related issues, money or just wanting 'more' than we have?

What is it that gets in the way of new riders, that makes learning to ride cumbersome? Is there more to this than meets the 'I want to ride' statement?

Taking riding 'lessons' should be fun, however, there are things that seem to interfere with progress. Are you learning from a 'business oriented' riding 'instructor'? Are you learning what you want and need to learn? Do you know why you are doing what you are doing?

Do you hear answers to questions like:

"Because --that's how it is done, that's why!"

"Because it's the 'right way' to do it"

Find someone who will answer your questions! Get answers, not just a regimented exercise program on horseback.

Both horse & rider get tired! How many hours --is the horse working hard with traditional (work-work-work) lessons in a day?

Do you want to or need to ride a horse that is overworked? Do you really want to kick them to get them going?

So, what is wrong here? ---EVERYTHING!

Seek a good caring riding 'Coach' --who will help you with all the answers that you need.

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LEARNING TO RIDE:

--should make you think --not hurt!

--should help you to feel --not get numb!

--should make and keep you --aware of your horse, not your self or your 'position'.

--should satisfy your riding purposes needs, I said --your purpose, not someone else's.

Riding lessons should be compassionate, interesting, thought provoking, and FUN!

There should be no fear, no risk that is not safe, and if with a group, they should all be caring for your progress, and comfort, not ever to look down on another in the class.

If you feel fearful, doubtful, intimidated, or you do not feel like you fit in with that group, there is surely a MUCH better group somewhere for you. Do not EVER feel like you are not good enough, because --in fact, it is very possible that that group isn't good enough for you! KNOW IT!

Rose M. Foreman

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