im13 and im looking to do horse lessons but i live in northern territory and cant find much can u guys help?
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just check the yello pages 4 your area
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I'd love to learn. E-mail me at Strathhavengirl@Yahoo.com for more info, please.
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For beginners, start with a Western saddle. They are more stable. The western saddle has the horn in front. The horn is for hanging the lasso on, not for holding on to. But many beginners use the horn as a handle -- makes them feel more secure.\n\nTell the stable you are a novice rider. They will give you a gentle mare to ride. You may need a stool to get your foot in the stirrup. Stand to the left of the horse's face. Left hand on saddle horn. Left foot in left stirrup, swing right leg over the saddle and place right foot in right stirrup.\n\nNow, take both reins in left hand. Hold saddle horn in right hand if you want. Gently squeeze horses body with your thighs. You won't be wearing spurs!\n\nYou will most likely have a trail guide. When his horse moves, yours will follow. If she doesn't, gently snap both reins in a down motion. A horse moves side to side so expect some motion. Do not tense up or grip too tightly. Relax in the saddle.\n\nHold reins down & loosely to let the horse have her head (go). To turn horse, move reins out from your body in the direction you want her to go and gently tug (snap) the reins. To stop, pull both reins back towards your body in a smooth gentle motion.\n\nIf the stable gives you a good riding horse, she will know what to do with little help from you.\n\nOne thing to remember, horses may lose their footing. Do NOT panic. She won't go down, just may skid a bit. Hold with your thighs. Keep feet in stirrups. Heels in down position.\n\nHave fun!
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I'm guessing that you're Australian, since there's a Nhulunby in the Northern Territory. Go to www.whereis.com and you can type in the street name, number, town and state and it will bring up a map with the street, house number or town identified by a blue circle.
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whoa now that's a monumental task depending on to what degree you are talking about.  Probably way out of the scope of a simple question and answer.\n\n1) Get some help from someone who knows what's what here without knowing your current equine education I can only guess you are a ranch owner or rider with a interest\n2) Find appropriate land that does not need too much development to get it going (you might even be able to find a boarding facility that is selling out or looking for a investor)\n3) Once you have the right place in mind you'll need to work out the finances / create a business plan start marketing / investigation working with a bank etc. \n4) Start slow, add to what you have or make a splash big decision.  This could be as simple as adding stalls to your barn, cleaning up the pastures and fences or extend to doing roads and building a ranch from scratch.  If the latter there are a few good books that will tell you what it takes to build a nice ranch but this is a lot of work.\n5) Work out the horse facility and office building issues  Unless you start with friends you'll want to have the foundation of the boarding facility up and working with a couple horses before you start advertising / getting inquiries.  If they come over and it's a shambles or there are no horses people will talk and you won't have a good start.  Hook up with a local vet and feed store for special pricing opportunities and to get leads.\n6) Now go through a dry run read this link to get a idea of what people will be looking for / comparing you against.\n7) Also while your getting your facilities ready you'll need to be working our your legal issues, licensing, horse boarding / riding contracts leases and so on. Look into your's states laws in this regard the state will likely be able to help you here is a link to look at for illinois there should be something similar for your state.\n8) Once those things are done you need to get your books in order using something like quick books and prepare to pay vendors taxes etc.
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yeah dont do it\ni was in your boat completely, right now u need to take lessons and learn as much as u can. by getting one horse you will beriding just that horse for a long time, along with working 15 hours a day to pay for everything! \nmy father wouldnt help me, and i became a better rider and horsewoman because of it. i rode all different horses all different styles and am now applying to vet school to become an equine vet. my dad still thinks it is a "phase" i will outgrow, but when i moved to the middle east to study the arabian breed i think it finally got through to him that this is my life.\nby sticking with it and doing the best you can, your parents will either come around or youll get the means to get a horse yourself. \nlol im just thinking about if i had bought the horse my trainer wanted me to buy... i would never had learned dressage or reining! \ngood luck!
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it is hard to say because of your location and I do not know if mt idea is offered in your area but I guess if you like you can check. \n\nsome places offer a evening horse and buggy ride. where they spend a nice quiet time touring the city or country side.
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Please don't teach your 20 year old horse anything.  It's like teaching your 97 year old grandmother to play football, lol.  Just walk it, feed it and groom it.   "Horse sense"
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Check your local yellow pages for FFA clubs, (Future Farmers of America), 4-H clubs, thoroughbred ranches, horse shows, county fairs, race tracks, and large animal vets.Then call them up and ask if they care for horses or know someone who does. Once you find out who does, call them up and ask if they would take volunteers or know someone who does. See if you can find someone who is willing to let your daughter volunteer.  If she impresses them with her willingness to work hard and do exactly what she is told she will gain more and more access. Don't give up. Sometimes all it takes to get started in any field is a dream and lots of persistence. If she is able to work things out so that she can meet and/or volunteer for a trainer by all means jump on it.\n\nOther things that will help: \n\n1) Biology classes\n2) Membership in ANY local club or charity, but \nespecially one with access to horses.\n3) ANY access to horses: friends, clubs, tracks, \nshows, farms, ranches, etc.\n4) A genuine desire to learn and work hard. \nAttitude and hard work counts for 90%.\n\nGood Luck!\n\nCalico.Kitty
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Depending on your age, you should check into the University of Arizona's Race Track Education program http://ag.arizona.edu/rtip/ Several very famous trainers have gone through that program.  The traditional way to learn about training is to go work for someone and start from the ground up - go from hotwalker to groom to barn foreman to assistant trainer.  It takes a lot of hardwork and you will only ever learn the point of view of the trainer for whom you work.  Going through a program like the UA and some other schools offer you learn far more about equine anatomy, physiology, lamenesses, training theory, equine psychology, medications, etc. etc. in a shorter period of time.  The UA program does not focus specifically on teaching trainers either, their Industry program teaches courses about the frontside of racing (marketing, business, legal, etc.).  Finally they are established within the industry and their students get great internships and career placement advice.  If you are interested in hearing from students of the program, check out www.finalturn.com/forum there are several current and former students who would be glad to help you.
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I'm from Fort Smith, but you are too young for me. About my sons age. Do you have a job? With your wit to make people laugh, you should get most any girl. I know they have a couple of clubs here. Should be some girls there. I think one is called the Electric Cowboy. Trying to think of another one my son went to and I think it is Area 51 but not sure about that one. I think he likes Electric Cowboy better.
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Lots of people love horses.  Some of my happiest memories are my time with a Morgan (my favorite breed) named Henry.  Some of my most hilarious rides were in Central Park, NY.\n\nNever doubt your passion.  While you are spending time around horses, think in terms of possible careers - you can learn to train horses, you can teach riding skills, you could become a veterinarian specializing in large animals.\n\nSome of my favorite books on horsemanship are THE ART OF RIDING by Xenophon and THE MAN WHO LISTENS TO HORSES by Monty Roberts.  \n\nIf you can't find the titles, click on the link below and it will take you to Amazon.
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West Texas A&M in Canyon (near Amarillo) offers the Equine Industry Program.  The Panhandle is a great place to be if you're interested in horses!  Check the link for more info.  :)
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Prolly shud check aroun Louie-Ville.. Where u at?   Peace out!  I'd try the Jackson  /  Wellston area in Ohio..  Maybe Mr Salducci at Sherlock Drug and Pharmacy can help you. He be good with Horse that run the Kentucky Derby
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I am only 23 but I have been riding for over 17 years now and I hope to still be riding when I am in my 50's! Congratulations to those of you ( men included) who take up riding in the later years. It is one thing to start riding when you are a little daredevil of a child but to be an age where you know what the risks are really involved is something else indeed!. Yes Peruvian Pasos are a very smooth ride. If it is one that you think you want to buy or at least try, make sure that it is one that is a little older as he probably will have been trained a lot more and knows what he is supposed to do. Tennessee Walking Horses are also very smooth. Finding a gaited breed of horse will be of your best interest as they having smoother gaits than the jarring trot and even the canter. I know that as a 23 year old I am really starting to feel just how bad the trot really can be. It requires a lot of work to counteract the jar of it and riding the canter can be hard on your body with certain horses. Best of Luck on finding a horse for you. I hope you find a partner that will last a long time.
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First, I think that u have to look for the horse u want. then u find a good price range. I don't think that  there is a company in horse biz but, there are lots of farms, look in horse magizeens like the Fence poast. (if u can find one at ur local tack store) This is the best rute u can go.
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Try this site http://www.andalusian-horses.org/