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Equestrian horse riding is very fun and relaxing, but if it is not done correctly, it can be very dangerous not only to yourself, but also to your horse. There are several things to remember to ensure that you not only have a safe ride, but a fun one.

The most important thing to remember when riding horses is safety. You should always wear a helmet and the proper foot wear just in case an accident were to happen, this way your head will be protected in case of a fall and you will have less of a chance of getting your foot caught in the stirrups.

The second issue to look for to ensure your safety is the seat. The stirrups length should be suitable for your legs. The bridle needs to be in good condition and not damaged. Finally, the saddle should be both firmly attached to the strap and has a tight girth so that it does not slip while riding. All of these need to be checked to make sure your seat is safe for riding.

When you are riding, make sure that there is someone riding with you or that there is someone close by when you are riding. Never ride alone! Even the most experienced and broke horses can get scared and cause you to have an accident and you want to make sure that someone is around in case that were to happen.

To fully enjoy your horse riding sessions, you need to have the horse moving as naturally as possible. This can be done by you sitting straight up on the horse and looking towards where you are going. The horse will be off balance if you lean to one side or to the other while you are in your saddle. So, remain straight up in order not to hinder your horse movement. You should also look to where you are going because doing so will make the horse remain straight and in proper position. Not looking where you are going may also cause accidents with others riding near you.

To prevent your horse pulling back and ignoring your cues, you need to make sure it keeps moving forward. This can be done by putting more leg pressure on the bridle than hand pressure. If you keep pulling the reins, your horse will eventually not follow any cues you give him to stop or slow down and may start pulling back.

When you are finished riding, make sure that you always end on a good note and dismount on the left side. Un-tack you horse and groom him well. You want to make sure that your horse always has a good experience so that you and your horse will be happy and will want to ride again.

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