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Question by Dignity of a Dane: Getting started in horseback riding?
I’m 17, soon to be 18, and a local horse ranch is going to be having a “sale”. They’ll be offering riding lessons at a much lower cost. Because I have no horse of my own, it will be about $ 75 per week, with unlimited access to see and ride the horse under supervision. I’ve never been on a horse before, but I’m interested in getting started.

1)How old are most people when they learn to ride? Will my age have any effect on how easy or difficult it is to learn?

2) Is there a particular kind of horse that is good for beginners? They have three different kinds. They have American Quarter Horses, Clydesdales, and Thoroughbreds. I don’t know if one would be better to start with than another.

Any other tips or information would be great too. Not sure if I’ll go through with it, but I’d like to!

Best answer:

Answer by Shannon
People learn to ride at all ages. Age is not a factor in riding, at all.

As long as the horse is beginner suitable for a beginner. The instructor should put you up on a good mount.

Try not to overthink what the trainer is telling you to do. If she says “heels down” down go all analytical on it. It’ll make learning to ride A LOT easier.
But most importantly: Have fun. <3

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