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I need a Horse Riding expert, please?

I have done trail riding a few times and I love horse riding. How many lessons should I take before I am comfortable of riding by myself? Are these lessons different from those who teach you to be a professional rider as seen as horse shows? My parents don’t have a lot of money, so we’re thinking about 1/2 leasing a horse. Can you tell me what kind of responsibilites involved in leasing a horse? Am I responsible for the vet bill? Can I take my lease horse to ride somewhere else or just within the property of the farm where the horse was leased?

You should always ride with someone. If you fall and injure yourself, you want someone to be around to help. You should start out riding 3-5 months on a school horse before even considering leasing. Even partially leases are expensive. You have to pay for food, some vet care, and any other services your barn offers. The lessons would be different than professional. You can choose what level of instructor you wish to have teach you. Also, some leases don’t make you pay for vet bills, but make sure you ask and look at the contract of the lease. The contract also must specify whether or not you can take the horse off-property, like to shows, hunter paces, gymkhanas, or trail rides. Most will let you as long as it’s not to far away.

[I can't really stop] – Brandywine Valley Horse Trail Ride / Jumping with bridget – 7/2/2011

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