Learn to Ride E-course List

Need the information from the Learn to Ride Ecourse quickly? Or are you looking for step-by-step instructions to basic riding skills? Whether you have Grand Prix aspirations or want to enjoy your horse safely in the backyard here are all the links to the basic riding skills everyone begins with. Of course you can't learn to ride from a website or a book. But these articles should help you know what to expect when you are in the saddle and taking a lesson.

Get Ready to Ride

• Why Learn to Ride?
• How to Lead Your Horse
• How to Tie Safely
• How to Tie a Quick Release Knot
• How to Groom

It's Time to Saddle Up

• How to Bridle
• How to Saddle
• How to Do Up a Western Girth

All Aboard

• How to Mount
• How to Sit

Walk, Halt and Turn

• How to Stop, Halt or Whoa
• How to Walk
• How to Turn-Direct Rein
• How to Turn-Neck Rein

Mastering the Trot and Jog

• Diaganols Demystified
• How to Post the Trot
• How to Sit the Trot

Canter or Lope and Rein Backs

• How to Canter
• How to Back Up

Heading Out

• Arena Etiquette
• Trail Safety

After Your Ride

• How to Dismount
• Care For Your Horse After a Ride
• Reward Your Horse Safely

Extras

• Falling Off
• Safety Quiz