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1. Get on the horse from the horse's left side.
2. Use a step stool to get on it.
For the horse to go - Squeez your legs and it will go forward.
For the horse to stop - Pull back the bridle a bit
For the horse to turn to the right - pull the bridle with your right hand
For the horse to turn to the left - pull the bridle with your left hand
This is a good video on how to ride a horse: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM3512zY5Yg
For more detail information on how to sit on a horse, visit: http://horses.about.com/od/learntoride/ht/properseat.htm
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M$There are many aspects to equitation, but good hands, a good seat and use of the aids are the first needing to be considered.
The following are what is looked for in equitation - http://www.horse-stall.net/horse-articles/basics-to-good-equitation.htm
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M$• Check that the saddle fits your horse.
• Check the longitudinal balance.
• Focus on hip angles.
• Push your shoulders back.
• Check lateral balance.
Learn more at this website:
http://www.happy-horse-training.com/dressage-riding.html
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