Essential items include a riding helmet, boots, gloves, jacket, and equestrian leggings to ensure safety and comfort while riding.
Rest well, eat light, avoid sugar, caffeine, and alcohol, drink plenty of water, and remember a relaxed rider makes a calm horse.
Follow proper steps to mount your horse confidently and securely, ensuring you and your horse are comfortable.
Learn the three main English riding gaits: walk (four beat rhythm), trot (two beat rhythm), and canter (three beat rhythm), and practice to master control.
Hold reins properly by sliding them across your palm, keeping thumbs high, and using gentle pressure to guide your horse without causing discomfort.
Use equipment like whips, bridles, bits, and neck straps correctly to communicate effectively with your horse and maintain a good relationship.
Show love to your horse through pats, rubs, hugs, grooming, and talking, which helps build a strong bond.