
What To Expect On Your First Lesson
When you first decide to take up riding, you’ll have to think about all sorts …

Starting & Walking
Once you are sitting correctly in the saddle, you’re ready to start walking. So you …

Stopping & Dismounting
An essential part of learning to ride is knowing how to ask your pony to …

How To Make Turns
Beginners start by learning to sit quietly, whether the pony is walking or standing, keeping …

The Sitting & Rising Trot
With walking and turning mastered, it is time to move on to the trot. There …

From Trot To Canter
Once you are used to the rhythm, cantering is more comfortable than trotting. Not many …

Galloping – Top Speed
Learning to gallop is what most new riders dream about. It’s a very exciting stage …

Exercises In The Saddle
Having mastered the basics of riding, it is a good idea to do some simple …

Adjusting The Tack
When you’re used to the feel of sitting on a pony, you’re ready to learn …

Know Your Paces
The Walk The walk is a regular four-time movement and the horse always has two …