| How long have you been dreaming of horseback | | | | how to start. |
| riding? | | | | Yet some simply can't afford lessons, let alone |
| Have you been considering taking horseback riding | | | | keeping their own horse. But they want to learn |
| lessons? | | | | enough about riding so they can go on a trail ride or |
| There's an old saying: | | | | go with a friend. |
| "Every little girl wants to ride a horse - and the | | | | So what's the secret to getting started? |
| dream never goes away." | | | | There are books specifically for the new or first-time |
| While horseback riding isn't just for girls, the | | | | rider. The goal is to teach most of the basics at |
| percentages are much higher for women than men. | | | | home, before you take formal lessons. It saves you |
| A large group of adults in the 40 - 60 age group are | | | | time and money in the process - and when you do |
| starting horseback riding lessons! So - whether you're | | | | go to the stable to start formal lessons you'll sound |
| young or old - it's never too late to chase that | | | | like an experienced rider 'cause you know the lingo. |
| dream of riding and seriously consider taking | | | | There's lots of background material, understanding of |
| horseback riding lessons. | | | | horses, breeds, gaits, styles, etc. that is good to learn |
| Whatever your age (if you care to divulge it!), the | | | | and that will help you get ready for horse riding |
| DESIRE to ride can be quite strong. It's not unusual | | | | lessons when you're ready. There's no reason to pay |
| to find yourself daydreaming and yearning for the | | | | someone lots of money to teach you those things |
| opportunity to ride. | | | | when you can learn a whole bunch of it by yourself. |
| Are you wondering, like many of these, how to get | | | | Learn many of the secrets the professional |
| started with horse riding lessons? | | | | instructors use before you ever put your foot in the |
| Life's issues, work, family, etc. may squelch the | | | | stirrup. Imagine - trail riding in the hills, mountains or |
| desire at times but, from what I've learned over the | | | | the beach. Enjoying the thrill of riding, handling your |
| years talking to lots of folks, that desire is always | | | | horse and fulfilling that dream. |
| there. Many in that 40 - 60 range are now financially | | | | Act on that DREAM of riding - start soon with |
| able handle horseback riding lessons - but aren't sure | | | | horseback riding lessons! You'll be glad you did. |