Horse riding can be a very exhilarating yet terrifying experience especially if you are not aware of the basics.

Horse riding can be a very exhilarating yet terrifying experience especially if you are not aware of the basics.

The first thing you need to know is that horses are unpredictable in nature and they tend to do things out of the blue. A cute horse might look like it is friendly but it can buck you off and cause serious injuries if you don’t take precautions while riding them.

To ensure that your horse riding experience remains safe, always wear protective gear such as helmets and knee guards so that any fall or impact doesn’t result in serious injury or worse – death!

Periodically check your horse for signs of injury or ill health.

During your ride, periodically check your horse for signs of injury or ill health. This can include looking at them to see if they appear to be favoring one leg over another; feeling their body temperature with a hand; checking the whites of their eyes, looking for discharge or redness; feeling along their ribs and spine for swelling; running a hand along the hooves and checking the frog (the soft tissue at the base of each hoof); touching their teeth to check alignment (this is especially important if you intend on using your horse in competitions where they need to wear shoes).

Also check around their nose as this area can easily become infected from dirt getting into wounds caused by horseshoes rubbing against it.

Make sure your horse is healthy.

• Make sure your horse has not been ridden in the last 24 hours. The best time to ride is after your horse has had a chance to relax and cool down from his last trip out.
• Don’t ride a horse that is injured or sick. A rider should be aware of any injuries, illnesses, or conditions that could affect their riding experience. If you suspect your horse may be suffering from something and should not be ridden, then don’t ride him!
• Eat before you go out on the trail to make sure you have enough energy for an exciting day of exploring! Remember: horses must eat and drink water regularly throughout the day so it’s important that riders make sure they are well-fed as well as properly hydrated before going anywhere near them with saddlebags full of supplies including lunch bags full of sandwiches wrapped in plastic wrap so they won’t spoil due to heat exposure due to being carried around all day long when traveling across town with friends who love horses just as much as we do here at home where we live together happily ever after with our families which means everyone gets along great until something happens suddenly like one person dies unexpectedly one day without warning leaving behind nothing but sadness everywhere except maybe some tears here and there among those left behind but eventually everyone else moves on because they just need too much closure now!”

Make sure you are hydrated and well rested before the ride so you do not collapse halfway through it.

You should make sure you are hydrated and well rested before the ride so you do not collapse halfway through it. If your horse collapses, it is very likely that you will too, as they can’t pull their own weight if they are tired.

Make sure to drink plenty of water in the hours before riding. You may be tempted to skip this step because water tastes nice and is refreshing on a hot day! Your body will thank you later for this, though—especially when it comes time for a brisk trot or gallop!

Also make sure to eat a good meal before riding out into the wilderness with no paved roads nearby where emergency medical services might be able to find you quickly enough if needed (and where there would even be availability for such services).

Check that your saddle is clean and dry with no fissures or cracks in the gear that would hurt your horse while riding.

You need to make sure that your saddle is clean and dry with no fissures or cracks in the gear that would hurt your horse while riding. If you find a crack or a fissure, stop riding immediately and get it fixed before continuing to ride.

Learn to tuck your head down in a fall.

The most important thing to remember is to tuck your head down, protecting it from injury. It is also crucial that you learn how to roll with the fall and use your arms to protect yourself. If you are riding in a saddle, tilt it slightly forward so that if you fall off, gravity will help pull your body away from the horse’s back. This is called “riding with a broken seat” and it will prevent serious injuries such as spinal cord damage or broken bones. It’s important that you keep your eyes closed when falling because they can easily get scratched or damaged by flying dirt or rocks on the ground (especially if there are any rocks nearby).

When falling from a horse, try using all of your body weight to roll away from its side so that it doesn’t step on top of you (this can cause serious injury). You should be able to control yourself enough so that once the fall starts happening – whether intentional or accidental – there’s nothing left for either party involved except trying not get hurt at all costs!

Learn to use your body weight to communicate with the horse so you can lower pressure on their backs as well as give them commands more easily.

You can use your body weight to communicate with the horse so you can lower pressure on their backs as well as give them commands more easily.

The next step is to learn how to use your legs and hands to control the horse. Your legs are in charge of steering, while your hands give direction.

You should be able to move forward and backward, stop, turn right or left, go around a corner (or “bend” around an obstacle).

Keep your heels down and eyes looking forward while riding and remember to breathe!

You’ll want to keep your heels down and eyes looking forward while riding. It’s easy to get distracted by other things, so it’s important that you remember to breathe!

Horse riding can be a great hobby, but you should absolutely take it seriously and put in the effort to stay safe when riding horses.

Horse riding can be a great hobby, but you should absolutely take it seriously and put in the effort to stay safe when riding horses.

• Safety is important for horse riding.

If you are new to horseback riding, one of the first things that you need to do is learn how to check your horse and gear for safety. This includes checking:

• The saddle on their back
• The bridle around their head
• The stirrups on their feet