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Hello,
My dad said that I HAVE to be in some kind of extracurricular activity even though I’d rather just go through school not having to worry about schedules and stuff like that but anyway I’m in the 8th grade -(13yrs old) and I am a girl and I am kinda interested in Horseback Riding. The only problem is I haven’t grown up with horses and I haven’t seen many and I know NOTHING about them. That’s the weird part thought I didn’t grow up with them and I’ve only seen a few but for some reason I’m very interested in them and I don’t know why. I live in Ohio and it is Winter here-but we have only gotten just Snow Dust–nothing that stays for more than a day. My question:

Can anyone give me information on riding like age, height, weight, any specific things about only being able to do it in certain seasons, locations in my area, and just basic info that I would need to know. Sorry if this is confusing but I didn’t know how to word it that well because I have never asked a question in the Horse section and I only answered one question in that section. Please Help.

Plz and Thx
-animal lover♥♥♥

I’ve been horseback riding (English style) for almost eight years now (since I was eight — now I’m almost sixteen) and I would suggest going to GoogleMaps and typing: "Horseback riding loc: _________" <— Your location in the blank. Visit the list of horse farms they give you and try to get to visit them. Watch a few Horseback Riding Lessons Guide Amazon.com’;return true;” onmouseout=”self.status=””>lessons and observe the instuctors’ attitudes toward both students and horses. Make sure the horses are properly taken care of (ie. rubbed down after a ride or lesson, all tack (riding equipment) removed before it’s put back into it’s stall, clean living conditions, etc.). Also, compare prices. Make sure you buy proper riding attire (jodhpurs and/or breeches — they’re riding pants — the breeches are shorter and are meant to be worn with longer boots, and riding boots — rubber ones are cheaper. Don’t forget your helmet, which you should ALWAYS wear and a safety vest to protect your ribs during a fall). Then, choose one farm and schedule a beginner lesson for yourself — 1 hour is good. They’ll introduce you to the horse you’ll be riding and let you watch them tack it up. Then, the instructor should give you the reins (the string things xD that you hold) and let you lead the horse to the riding arena. Just do what the instructor tells you and you’ll be fine. Walk beside your horse and never let it drag you xD. Be confident in yourself — it’ll rub off on the horse, too. When you get to the side of the arena, you’ll have to mount (get on) the horse. They might want you to practice mounting yourself, or if they give you a taller horse, they might let you use a mounting block (basically a block/bench that you climb on to make it easier to mount the horse). After that, the instructor will show you how to hold the reins properly and how to shorten or tighten them if your hands slip. I would suggest getting a long piece of rope and practicing holding the reins at home so you won’t forget — I always forgot during the first few months. I remember I was trotting my mare around in circles once and had to shorten my reins — then I forgot how to hold them xD. Keep your heels down and toes pointed up when you’re riding and always keep your back straight — it’ll help you balance. If you forget, your instructor will tell you. Just point your toes back up and sit up — it’ll be hard to maintain that position at first, especially when you try faster gaits. Also, remember to let your horse know that you’re the boss and he/she can trust you. Always stay calm and if your horse starts to go in a different direction, give your reins a soft, but firm tug in the direction you want it to go in. Also, do that when you want to turn. The arena will be circular and your horse will probably turn automatically, but it’s good practice. The most important thing is to not panic — even a walk might seem a bit stressful at first, especially if your horse moves in a rather bumpy manner. If you’re shorter, lucky you. If you want your horse to start moving or increase it’s speed, just give it a slight squeeze with your legs. If you want it to stop, give it a slight tug on the reins. Once you’re comfortable with the walk (you might gain enough confidence in one lesson, like I did, or it might take you a few), you should start practicing posting to get ready for trotting. The instructor would instruct you to go up and down with the beat of the horse’s steps and count in your head. So, when your horse’s right feet touch the ground, go up (almost like standing, but not that high and just for a second) and count "one" in your head. When you feel your horse’s left side go down, sit back down (gently!) and count "two". You have to do all of this and still steer your horse, etc. Once you’re comfortable with the posting, your instructor might let you try posting without the stirrups. That was one of my least favorite things to do and I still have to do it sometimes as a warm-up. Without the stirrups, you won’t have any support, so it’ll be harder to get up and hold yourself in that position, but it exercises your muscles and strengthens them. Once you’re okay with posting, your instructor will let you try it with a trot (you’re supposed to post during a trot, but at first, you’ll be practicing with the walk). Your first few minutes trying that might feel a bit terrifying (to beginners, a trot, which is only a steady jog, will feel like high-speed galloping). Just remember to go up and down with the horse and when you lose the beat, just stay seated for a while (if you don’t post when trotting, you’ll feel really sore though) and try to feel your horse’s movements and try again. If you cannot control the horse at all, don’t feel bad. Just keep practicing posting with a walk — you can try again during another lesson. After you’re okay with trotting, you’ll move on the cantering and then some galloping. After a year, you should be able to try simple jumps. Horseback riding sounds easy, but it’s not. You’ll have to spend hours riding and

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Are you in the process of planning a trip to Jamaica? If so, the first step is to make your travel arrangements. Book your airline reservations and a stay at an affordable, yet luxury all-inclusive resort. After these travel arrangements are made, take the time to research area activities and attractions. All-inclusive resorts are designed so that you never have to leave to have a good time, but Jamaica is an island that has so much to offer. Get out and see it. One of the best ways to do so is with a tour.

When it comes to Jamaica tours, you have many options. In fact, you may want to try them all. So, what should you do?

One popular tour is a sunset Jamaica boat tour. These tours are available all across the island. Most tours start around 4pm and conclude after sunset. The sunset of Jamaica is beautiful no matter where you view it from, but why not be on the water in a luxurious boat or yacht? Many sunset boat tours also double as dinner cruises. Depending on the company hosting the tour, dinner may be included in the cost of reservations.

Another popular Jamaica tour is that of a river tour. The Black River is Jamaica’s largest river. One tour offered by JLT Tours takes you six miles up the river and back. The boat caption provides you with detailed information on the land and the history behind it along the way. This type of tour of tour is ideal for those who not only want to see beautiful landscape, but Horseback Riding Lessons Guide Amazon.com’;return true;” onmouseout=”self.status=””>learn about it.

If you want to enjoy a Jamaica tour, but step off a bus or a boat, opt for an ATV tour. One tour, known as the Ocho Rios ATV Safari tour, last two hours long and takes you on a journey you will never forget. The tour begins at a local farm, where all tourists undergo a short safety training session. Next, the adventure begins as you drive an ATV along beautiful scenery. Depending on the location in question, you may travel along a riverbed, the coast, underneath treetop canopies and more.

Most Jamaica tours call for travel by foot or boat, but there are tours available by horseback. Most of these Jamaica tours double as ride and swim tours. For example, your day will start with a horseback ride along scenic trails. Towards the end of the tour, you and your horse will step into the Caribbean Sea! This Jamaica tour is ideal for any type of trip, but perfect for honeymoons and romantic getaways.

A unique, but adventurous Jamaica tour is that of a canopy tour. Have you ever wanted to feel like Tarzan? As silly as it sounds, you can with a canopy tour. With adequate safety gear, you can swing between trees and different platforms. This tour is perfect for those looking to see the unseen sights of Jamaica or those with an adventurous side. The tour begins with a safety demonstration and there is a safety guide by your side at all times.

Day tours are also popular in Jamaica. These tours combine many of the above mentioned activities into one. For example, your tour can start with breakfast in a Jamaican café, include a jeep tour along the scenic coast, lunch, a stop for a dive in the refreshing Caribbean waters, an afternoon of shopping at authentic Jamaican shops, dinner, and close with an breathtaking view of the sunset along the coast. Day cruises do take up more time, but well worth it if you don’t mind spending the day away from your all-inclusive resort.

When choosing a Jamaica tour to enjoy on your all-inclusive Caribbean vacation, take a number of factors into consideration. First is cost. You will pay more for a day tour than a two hour boat cruise. Next, consider age. If traveling to Jamaica on a family vacation, your tour options are limited. Tourists must be at least 16 years of age to participate in horseback riding tours, ATV tours, and canopy tours.

It is easy to find Jamaica tours in or around resort communities. In fact, your all-inclusive resort may offer these tours or partner with a well-known tour guide or company locally. You should research tours before leaving for your trip. For that reason, call your resort ahead of time and see if they have any suggestions. Some Jamaica tour companies operate on a first come first serve basis, but most require reservations.

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I can’t look at hobbles and I can’t stand fences,” sang Roy Rogers in the 1934 western song by Cole Porter and Robert Fletcher. Fletcher lived and worked in Montana, just west of where I wore this hat last summer, horseback riding and fly fishing in the shadow of the Crazy Mountains. Like the song, this hat reflects the wish of the cowboy not to be fenced in, and the eternal longing to “wander over yonder.” In rugged cotton twill with a leather band, it has a flexible brim you can flip up or down, bend and shape a thousand different ways, for looks as endless as the Montana sky. So authentic and distinctive, the wranglers at the 63 Ranch asked me where they could get one for themselves. Yet it also has an air of informality, a worn-it-for-years look, and it’ll take the beating of branches and thorns as you pull fat trout from a forest-lined creek. CoolMax sweatband keeps your head cool. You can remove the leather cord, in case your chin doesn’t want to be fenced in either. Imported.

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Especially in snowy weather conditions it is very dangerous to drive. We show you what you need to take care of and how to react the right way in dangerous situations.

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I was wondering if anybody knew of any Horseback Riding barns near or in northeastern Connecticut that offers trail rides?!? I am looking for somewhere fairly good priced and nearby where i can take some of my friends this summer to go Trail Riding (maybe like a rent-a-horse for an hour or a guided trail ride??)

Oh, and there is one barn i have heard of near Auburn that offers pony parties and trail rides and is very good priced, but does anyone know the name of that barn??

Thank you soooo much!!!
woooow ok i have already tried google and can’t find anywhere where i live or that offers what im looking for.

when i look up ‘connecitcut trail rides’ it gives me only bike paths.

thnx anyway.. lol

Connecticut isn’t very big.
If you use a magical resource called "Google" (yes, I said it) or "Yahoo" (without the answers) and type in the words "connecticut trail ride." I’m sure you would find real answers there.

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Horses nourish the soul of humans. A quote often attributed to Winston Churchill allures to this: “There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” Riders of any discipline know this. Especially trail riding is often credited with mind refreshing and relaxing qualities. Add to that the experience of the sights, sounds, and smells of an unfamiliar or exotic landscape and you have the perfect setting for an invaluable experience that can transcend all aspects of life.

Lynn Webb counts herself lucky that she had plenty of such riding experiences. Her pleasant personality, a background as a barn manager for a private dressage barn, and her degree in graphic arts led her to work in the Horseback Riding Lessons Guide Amazon.com’;return true;” onmouseout=”self.status=””>horseback riding vacation industry for over 10 years. Her profession came with the perk of going on ‘test’ rides in locations such as Costa Rica, Mexico, Ireland, England, Scotland, Italy, France, Spain and Greece! First hand she felt the exhilaration of galloping across a beach in Costa Rica and the peace of mind a truly trustworthy equine partner offers you in the breathtaking but foreign countryside of Scotland.

Beyond the opportunity of going on equestrian trips what Webb loved most about her job was the personal contact with horsepeople. Through email and phone conversations she learned not just about customer’s riding preferences and vacation styles but also about their families, including the family members with four hooves. Many customers kept up a friendly acquaintance with Webb after returning from their vacation. As Webb says, “once you start talking about horses you are family.”

Like her clients, Webb is a horse person in private life as well. Nearly fifteen years ago her Thoroughbred/Quarter horse gelding Cherokee River developed equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM). This was when little was known about this neurological disease and its treatment. She purchased Fulton, a rather grumpy Thoroughbred/Oldenburg gelding a year after she had to put River down due to his severe symptoms. Fulton didn’t like either dressage or trail riding, which were the activities Webb and River enjoyed together. He only seemed to like jumping, which Webb however doesn’t count to her fortitudes. Webb invested in training herself and her equine partner and they formed a long lasting partnership. Now, at 30 years old Fulton is still going steady. He and Webb jump up to 2ft obstacles on trails and do hunter paces together.

Webb’s private and professional life always has been determined by the rhythm of hoof beats. And she loves it that way. A couple of years ago Webb cut back her work schedule to just assist with the content and design of the promotional material of the company she worked for. But she realized how much she missed the personal contact with clients and the horseback riding trips. It wasn’t long when she was approached by some of the facilities she had visited on her trips with the request to represent them. Webb jumped on the opportunity and established her own equestrian travel agency Hoofbeats International, Inc.

Webb proudly represents nine different equestrian facilities in as many countries. She is able to offer over two dozen different riding trips through Hoofbeats International, Inc. Whether it is a once in a lifetime dream trip or an annual group vacation, Webb is happy that she can offer to make people’s dreams come true. She thinks “that everyone who loves horses should experience the excitement and fun of taking a riding vacation!”

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