E-book Category: Sports E-book Title: Introduction to Horseback Riding Author: Roger Bourdon Book Description: "Revealed! How To Feel Safe And Confident The First Time You Sit In The Saddle And Before You Spend Your Time and Money On Expensive Horseback Riding Lessons"
Makes Horseback Riding Easy And Prepares You To Go For Gold Right From The Start!
You'll wonder why you didn't start this wonderful hobby ages ago
Dear Friend and 'Would Be' Horse rider!
This exciting and new discovery helps you get the most out of your riding lessons even before you start! If you really want to learn to horseback ride then this letter could be the most important one you ever read!
- Wouldn't it be great to get on a horse for the first time without falling off the other side?
- In fact how are you going to get up there at all if the horse doesn't stand stock still?
- Are you frightened at spending your hard earned bucks on riding lessons?
- Do you think you can even afford a lesson?
- Imagine what it would feel like to be riding along out in the lovely fresh air without a care in the world?
- Are you less than agile and frightened at the thought of being so far up in the air?
- Wouldn't it be great to meet new people and add a whole new social side to your life?
Fear of failure, or making yourself look a complete idiot stops many people from learning to ride at all. That and the fact that they already know just how expensive riding lessons are, really puts them off. Supposing they are no good at it? Supposing they are too afraid? Supposing they just don't turn out to like it and have wasted those bucks unnecessarily?
Whether you are 5 or 50 and contemplating the grand new experience of horseback riding, don't let a little thing like lack of confidence, good old fashioned fear put you off, or worry about whether you can afford it, put you off. No, the thing to do is to find a way to learn that both give you confidence AND saves you money at the SAME time!
A little fear is a good thing. It stimulates the adrenalin that makes you perform better and makes you more in tune with your objective. They say that if you are going to do some public speaking and you are not at least a little nervous beforehand then you won't give it your best. Adrenalin is a great stimulant to great things. But what you do need is the confidence to master your fear and to do it anyway. Susan Jeffers book 'Feel the Fear and do it anyway' is a bestseller; she shows very clearly what can be achieved if you go for it, and what joys overcoming your fears can bring.
That's the fear bit dealt with. That just leaves you worrying about the money - the cost of expensive riding lessons when you don't even know how many you will need.
So, what you need here is a way to feel in control of the fear and the excitement and expectation, plus a way to reduce the cost of this fabulous new experience you are about to have, and I've got just the thing!
So, What's Different About My Approach To Riding?
Well, simply this. I absolutely know the value of riding lessons, and I would never suggest that you don't need them at all. BUT my approach is that, in order to make the most of those lessons and greatly reduce the number you may need, you MUST do some preparation beforehand:
- After all, how many exams have you passed without reading and studying for them?
- Did you pass your driving test without reading and learning the rules of the road?
- Did you learn to read without ever picking up a book?
Now, if you are only 5 years old then you know no fear! That's left to the newbie adult riders and to your Mum and Dad as they watch you in the saddle for the first time! (especially if they are not riders themselves - bet that rings a few bells doesn't it...)
So, what would make: - The first time adult rider
- The first time younger rider
- The anxious parents
- The horseback riding instructor
- And, your checking account
All feel better at the same time?
Its simple - it's that word again - Preparation.
But WHY?
- First the new adult rider - if you knew how a horse moved, what to look out for, the technicalities of mounting and the basics of getting a horse to obey you, wouldn't you feel better? Knowing something about the way a horse thinks and how he might react to you is going to give you confidence - isn't it?
- The first time younger rider - the same applies doesn't it? Young or older we all need some confidence to do new things and some understanding of what's required. And again if you get in the saddle for the first time knowing a lot of the basics, then the instructors advice will not only sink in better but you will remember it more. You will be less terrified and be able to concentrate more on what you are doing because the instructor's words will not be totally new to you.
Makes Sense Doesn't It?
- So, what about the anxious parents? Well you don't want to spoil your child's fun but you do need to make sure they are safe. So how are you going to do that if you don't know much about riding yourself? You too need to do some preparation. What you need is a guide that will inform you about the requirements of horse riding, how to approach and understand a horse and particularly how to make sure that your child has a safe experience the first time and every time they get on a horse. If you know nothing about it yourself how are you going to check the safety arrangement at the stables you go too, and make sure that the safety equipment and clothing the rider need are all in place? And these will be only a few of your concerns.
- That brings us to the horseback riding Instructor. I have friends who are instructors and they say that most people new in the saddle are trying so hard to calm their fears that they are definitely not listening to a word the Instructor says. Therefore they say that newbie riders really should do some preparation before they come for their lessons , if they are to make the most of the lesson and therefore the bucks that they spend on them.
- Finally that leaves your checking account! Well, quite frankly your account is going to be hit hard by how much all the riding lessons are going to cost you. So if some good preparation will mean you need fewer lessons then the cost goes down and you don't get overdrawn! Your account stays in the black - so that's another result isn't it?
So What's The Conclusion?
The conclusion is simple - buy yourself this great new eBook - prepare yourself properly for the best new experience you've had in years - save loads of bucks - keep safe - and enjoy it all a whole lot more! Then you may well win that rosette. How's that for a summary!
Now Lets Look At Some Of The Reasons Why You Really Should Start Horseback Riding Today!
Just consider the following:
- Do you want a hobby or exercise plan that gets you fitter and will help you shed stress as well as pounds?
- Do you want a fun activity that will put the joy and passion back into your life?
- Have you ever wanted to try horseback riding in order to see more of which Mother Nature has given us all for free or in order to have fun with a sport such as polo?
- Have you ever wanted to go on a trail ride?
Gets You Fitter. We'd all like that wouldn't we, but would it surprise you to know that riding a horse at a walk stimulates the internal organs just as walking on foot does. This aids in liver function and digestion, and makes riding a great therapy option for those in wheelchairs. You will also be burning calories. According to the "Body For Life for Women", by Dr. Pamela Peeke, General Horseback Riding accounts for 5 calories per minute for a 150 pound woman. Increase the speed and distance you ride and you'll increase the intensity of your work out.
And Guys, this doesn't only work for women! Even if you don't need to lose weight this wonderful form of exercise will benefit you too. Lets face it you could hardly call this lovely pastime, exercise at all, could you. Its pure pleasure! It sure beats a sweaty workout in the gym for me.
Puts the fun and passion back in your life. You betya! Horseback riding is so relaxing. We live in the most wondrous and diverse country on earth, and where better to explore it from than on horseback. Gives you space to breath in God's great fresh air and scenery, and that's all for free folks! Where else can you get that? You find a different pace of life out riding - completely free from the stresses of everyday life. It gives you time and space to get your life and priorities back in perspective, and what a great way to spend time with your loved ones. You will never see your kids having so much pure clean fun as they do out on horseback. AND don't forget - it will get them completely away from any undesirable influences they may be exposed to whilst playing around the neighborhood!
Puts you back in touch with the wonders of Mother Nature. That same glorious scenery will keep you entertained for hours as it reveals it's mysteries to you. It's like a whole new learning experience for you and the family and will really help the kids with their nature studies at school.
Sports are on the menu again! Your new found skill on horseback may lead you into sports you never dreamed of before - like polo, horse racing, equestrian eventing, rodeo even. You could be whooping and howling like a cowboy on the range!
Opens up new vacation options. What about trail riding? Ever tried it? You just don't know what you are missing! If horseback riding is a great way to explore our own great land, then imagine what it's like to horseback ride abroad? What a fantastic way to sample the delights of a foreign land. And the best part is that it will give you access to places abroad that most tourists will never see. You are in for a world of fascinating and unique new experiences.
How Can One eBook Change Your Life?
Great question! When many people think of learning to horseback ride, they think of some time-consuming trips to a riding academy, and long lessons. Perhaps you have already taken some expensive lessons yourself, and were discouraged by how long it took to learn even the basics. Today, there is a better way to learn to horseback ride!
In one inexpensive ebook you will learn more about horseback riding than you ever dreamed possible - through sensible, simple tips that are designed to get you on a horse and riding as quickly and as well as possible!
Why Learning Through An Ebook Makes Sense For Any Horseback Riding Enthusiast!
The simple fact is, for many of us, starting with horseback riding lessons is designed to fail. If you don't know whether you are really interested in horseback riding, what is the use of expensive lessons before you even begin? Plus, most riding lessons are located well outside the city, forcing most of us to make a large commute to get out there. If you are learning horseback riding as an adult, you may feel silly floundering about on a horse in front of an all-ages class. And of, course, the cost of horseback riding lessons can be very high.
Doesn't It Make More Sense To Learn The Basics Of Horseback Riding Before You Ever Drive Out To See A Real Live Horse?
Think about it....
If you knew the basics of how to ride a horse before you drove out to see one, you'd save money on lessons to gain the basic understanding of horseback riding. In fact, you might well be able to take fewer lessons to improve your techniques. You'd already have all you need for basic riding and trail rides. Plus, when you ride under qualified guidance you'd gain confidence by then being on a horse, which means you'd actually be building on your knowledge as you rode along. Isn't that better than feeling silly and lacking knowledge of even the words they use right from the outset.
This isn't about replacing the lessons completely - No, this is about preparing you to really enjoy getting in that saddle for the first time - replacing some of the 'fear factor' with the confidence to know that you have done a bit of preparation and feel armed with some really helpful and comforting knowledge to help you enjoy that first lesson moreAND especially knowing that you could get that far in the most cost effective and cheapest way available to you! Now that just makes YOU downright Smart, doesn't it?
Plus, you'd stay safer, since you'd already know what to do and what not to do.
My ebook "Introduction to Horseback Riding" does this for you. It is packed with information about what to do, where to go, how to approach a horse, how to ride, and how to follow some basic safety rules plus loads more. This simple ebook lays it all out for you, so that you will know exactly what you are doing...before you even approach a horse.
What You Really Need To Know To Feel Safe And Confident The First Time You Sit In The Saddle......
If you are just starting out with horseback riding, you want to focus on the information you need to get you in the saddle and to keep you there safely as you ride. And let's face it, when we are learning something new it is so difficult to take in all the information we are given verbally. If you have it written down, and can read it through several times before you get to the first lesson, how much better would that make you feel? Wouldn't it be great to be able to take what the Instructor is saying because it is familiar to you - so that you can concentrate on staying in the saddle rather than the instructions that are being thrust at you so quickly. So many instructions all at once can send you into information overload, and then you can't remember a word of it and feel silly - does this make you feel like a failure before you even start? I know it does with me.
After all, how many of you passed an exam or learnt to drive without reading the manuals first? ? Did you pick up a chisel to do woodworking without first getting a book to show you how? This applies to nearly everything you can think of that requires some skill to master. So surely you need to prepare for your horseback riding lessons in the same way to make your new hobby a really enjoyable success right from the start!
That's Why "Introduction to Horseback Riding" Is So Different And So Exciting.
This book will not waste your time or money - it is designed to get you horseback riding as quickly, safely, and inexpensively as possible. You will learn the practical information that you really need to ride properly. No gimmicks, no filler, no fluff. These are the horse facts and riding tips that every rider really needs - in one inexpensive and easy-to-read manual.
With this ebook, you will start reaping the benefits of horseback riding fast. With "Introduction to Horseback Riding" you will be able to quickly get the many benefits of riding, which include:
- The ability to see nature in a whole new way - riding on a horse allows you to cover larger areas of wilderness and see it from a whole new perspective, which means you can see so much more high up on a horse than you can on foot.
- Enjoying vacations on a whole new level - just imagine being able to take a moonlit horseback ride on a beach on your next trip. Romantic or what!
- Weight loss and better physical tone - because Horseback riding is an excellent exercise to gently tone and strengthen your whole body, and especially building muscle tone in your legs
- Stress reduction - "getting away from it all" while horseback riding and spending time with a horse melts away tension and daily stress like magic,which means that horseback riding can improve your whole outlook on life
- Meeting other people - Horseback riders really are a tribe, and once you begin riding you will find many people on horse trails and trail rides to talk to which means increasing your social circle, and for those who are quite shy this is the easiest way to meet new people
- Solitude - Some horse riders find that they like going on quieter rides, allowing themselves the space to think and reflect. Horseback riding can be a quiet, meditative time with you and nature, or it can be a fun group outing - the choice is up to you!
- Relatively inexpensive - You can rent a horse and many of the accessories you need to, you don't have to buy thtem. Once you learn the basics of horseback riding, you will be surprised at how inexpensive the activity really can be, which means that everyone can afford to horseback ride. The real cost is in the lessons beforehand - that's what you need this book to help you reduce
- Easy to learn - Horseback riding does not have to be complicated or hard - learn how simple a few basic riding skills can be with the "Introduction to Horseback Riding" ebook!
- Puts you in contact with animals - Few other sports allow you the chance to spend time with an animal, and horses can be a fascinating animal to get to know. Known for their loyalty, intelligence, and gentleness, horses are a wonderful animal to spend time with. Their gentleness and calmness will make you feel calm and serene which means a truly relaxing hobby to help balance your hectic and stressful life
- Acts as a gateway to other sports and activities - Polo, trail rides, horse racing, trips to a dude ranch, dressage, rodeo riding, and fox hunting are only a few of the activities that require good horse skills. Which means that learning to ride a horse can open a completely new world of adventure for you!
- Builds confidence and discipline - As you learn the skills of horseback riding, you will be learning to communicate with an animal and learning to control the movements of your body in a precise way. Which means you will build discipline and control. As you learn horseback riding tips and tricks, you will gain the confidence you need to ride with grace and ease. And this confidence will not just be limited to riding - it WILL influence your approach to all aspects of your life
- Gain freedom and a sense of fun and bring passion back into your life - Just imagine the wind in your hair as you race through a field or through a wood. Horseback riding is a wonderful way to add real excitement and adventure to your life. Once you try it, you will see why so many millions of people have adopted this wonderful pastime and exercise.
You Will Be So Surprised At How Many Exciting and Important Things This Amazing Ebook Can Teach You!
- You will learn all the rights names and words related to horses and horseback riding - which means the book will help you to communicate with other horse lovers and You will feel and sound really knowledgeable
- You will learn what equipment you need if you are going to be riding and where you can get it - which means this book will make sure you avoid being fooled into investing hundreds of dollars on things you don't need. Read this section before you go shopping
- Find out the right way to approach a horse - which means you avoid mistakes that could scare the animal and result in serious injury for you
- Discover the difference between English and Western Riding and learn the secrets of choosing which style of riding is right for you!
- Find out how to mount easily, safely, and gracefully - which means not making a fool of yourself the first time to get into the saddle
- Discover how and when to dismount
- Learn the correct way to hold and use the reins - which means you will be able to control the horse perfectly and ride with style
- Uncover the tricks and tips for sitting correctly in the saddle - these simple tips, often not even covered in many classes, will help you stay safely in the saddle and will improve your riding instantly!
- Learn the basics of walking a horse in just a few minutes so that you can try a trail ride
- Discover the right way to steer a horse right or left
- Find out the best ways to stop a horse or to get the horse moving backwards
- Learn how to calm a nervous horse - which means that this information is a must read that could well save your life!
- Discover exactly what you need to do if your horse is going too fast and you want to slow down - read this information and you'll never fear an out-of-control horse!
- Find out how to avoid becoming hurt by overhanging objects as you ride.
- Discover the secrets of how to "read" what your horse is thinking - which means you don't have to be a horse whisperer to communicate with horses, "Introduction to Horseback Riding" will show you how!
- Learn how to canter, trot and gallop safely and easily.
- Find out the correct way to get your horse to jump over obstacles, which means you get the excitement but you and the horse stay safe
- Discover the safety tips and secrets that horse riders and trainers use to stay safe in the saddle - this information is crucial and will help prevent serious injury
- And much, much more!
Discover the Tips, Tricks, and Techniques that Professional Horse Riders Use - Without Investing Years of Effort or Hundreds of Dollars!
- This ebook will tell you all you need to know to start riding right away - you won't have to take hours of lessons or drive out to the country half a dozen times, unless you really want to
- Learn all you need to know to mount, dismount, walk, and canter. All the techniques you need are covered in this one ebook!
- Nix the myths about horses that you have and learn the real facts that you need to know to ride safely and well!
- These are the real methods that professionals use to ride a horse safely and with grace - your horse riding friends will be astonished to see you riding like a pro with so few lengthy lessons
So What's the Real Scoop on This Hot New Resource?
If you want your friends to whisper "Wow, when did you learn to horseback ride so well?" you definitely want this ebook. No other resource gives you absolutely everything you need to start riding today - in one fast and easy read. Once you put down this ebook, you will have the skills and confidence to hop on a horse and start riding.
And this ebook makes horseback riding so simple
Plus, "Introduction to Horseback Riding" knows that the biggest concern for new riders is often safety, as it well should be, which is why this ebook contains everything you need to know to ride in a completely safe way. You will learn:
- Exactly what gear you need to ride safe
- What you need to do on a horse to stay safe
- How to choose riding trails appropriate to your skill level
- How to spot trouble and what to do if you do see a problem
This ebook has it all, and riders have already benefited from its pages, learning to ride confidently and safely. Don't Take my word for it, look at all my great testimonials on this page! Don't get left behind on the next exciting horseback riding trip - buy this ebook today so that you can ride off into the sunset happily with your friends!
"Introduction to Horseback Riding" Covers the Essentials of Horseback Riding, Including:
- What horseback riding terms you need to know to talk to tack shop owners and other horseback riders
- What you need to know about horses to start horseback riding
- How to choose the right equipment for riding. Learn all you need to know about gear you need, such as
- The helmet
- Shoes and footwear
- The right clothes, including pants and shirts
- Sunglasses and sun block
- Insect repellant
- The saddle
- Stirrups
- Reins
- How to approach a horse so that the horse trusts you
- The difference between English and Western riding
- Mounting techniques
- Dismounting instruction
- Holding and using the Reins
- Sitting in the saddle
- What you need to do and remember once you are in the saddle
- Getting the horse to start moving
- Walking a horse
- Turning left or right on a horse
- Stopping and going backwards on a horse
- How to stop a horse that is moving too fast
- Stopping a horse from grazing grass during a trail ride
- What to do if your horse wants a drink of water on a ride
- What to do if your horse needs a "bathroom break"
- What to do about branches and overhanging objects when riding
- How to stay safe and calm down your horse if your horse starts getting anxious on a ride
- How to get your horse to behave when other horses are around
- Trotting or Jogging techniques
- Cantering methods
- Galloping your horse
- Jumping tips and tricks
- Safety basics every rider needs to know
- The best ways to choose riding paths
- How to deal with children on a horseback ride
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