how to hold the horse

[flower92girl]

ive recently started riding and need help.
when i get off the horse how do i hold them, because some of the ones at my riding school tend to bite!
i was told that u hold their "bit" but then i was told u could get ur finger caught, so i am really confused. i have riding tomorrow and really need to know! :confused:

[Reilly122602]

I had a horse that was a biter, the problem can be solved easly. But if its not your horse dont bother.

I just held him under the mouth, holding the reins and bit strap.. Haha its been awhile, I have no clue what all of its called :p

[blackdragon]

Last time I rode a horse, it kicked, and it really hurt!!! :faint:
...Sooo...I have no idea. ...But what I DO know, is don't call a male horse a sexy beast while it's girlfriend's around!!! (maybe that mare just kicked my outta random ness, or she thought I wuz gonna steal her boyfriend. ...whatever the case...I'm on it! -detective )

[Reilly122602]

Hrm... Okay..?

[flower92girl]

wot do u mean by "hrm...okay"?
please help me!!!!!!!!

[Reilly122602]

Flowergirl, I was speaking to blackdragon, in the remark of calling a horse a "sexy beast".

It's just your lesson horse, correct? I would ask for a different horse if it bugs you. If the instructors aren't helping you then I would suggest a different riding school.

My best advice would be when you dismount apply presure to as far as you can reach up his neck (towards head), therefor causing him unable to swing and bite. Once you are off just hold the "bit strap" and reins right under his chin, holding firmly.

I would give you give you advice on training him not to bite, but as I said if its not your horse then you shouldnt have to do that.

[RabbitMage]

After you dismount, you have to pull the reins over his neck and head so they dangle down, then hold them both like you would hold a leadrope, being careful not to let them loop around your hand, arm, or fingers.

If you need help, ask your instructor. If they don't seem interested in teaching you the basics, then it's time to look for a new stable.

Good luck!

[flower92girl]

thanks everyone, i am going riding today, and i shall i ask. i ride at longwood ec in basildon (essex, england) but was thinking about going to runningwell(chelmsford, i think!)
has anyone been there or know what it is like.