• Always keep your heels down and your toes up, otherwise you will fall over.
• Drop your weight onto your heels instead of the football.
• Your ear, hip, and heels must be in a straight line.
• Wear comfortable riding shoes otherwise it will be difficult to relax your heels.
• Always mount the horse from the left side as this is the way most horses are trained.
• If you want to get down take both your feet out of the stirrips.Put your hands on the saddle in front; then lean forward and take your right leg and put it over the backside of the horse. Jump off.
• Never pull on the reigns or the horse will throw you off.
• Always ride a horse that is right for your build. Don't ride a too large horse or a too small horse.
• Make sure the horse is trained for beginners.

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Basic horse riding skills tips