As long as you are on the horse, no matter what the situation, always hold the reins tightly, because the horse may suddenly bolt for various reasons. If you hold the reins firmly, you won’t fall off.
　　Do not put your feet too far into the stirrups—only use the front half of your foot to avoid getting caught in them. Don’t tie your shoelaces too tightly, as if you fall off the horse and your shoes come off, this helps avoid getting caught in the stirrups.
　　Have the horse handler or yourself adjust the stirrup length so it feels just right; otherwise, your legs may hurt or get chafed. Constantly shift your position on the horse and don’t stay in one posture for too long to avoid soreness in the buttocks. (This often happens to those riding a horse for the first time.)
　　When going uphill, lean your body forward and grip the front part of the saddle; when going downhill, lean back and hold onto the rear part of the saddle. When ascending or descending steep slopes, trust the horse—it has four hooves and will choose its own pace. (Do not let the horse run downhill, as a horse’s front legs are not as strong as its hind legs. Additionally, the quality of horses available for rent in the wild varies greatly, especially if it’s your first time renting and you’re not familiar enough with the horse. Doing so is very dangerous and can easily lead to the horse stumbling and falling.)
　　When the horse passes through dense woods, it only considers its own height, so you may be scratched or knocked off by branches. Therefore, you must be able to control it to prevent it from entering dense woods, or you must crouch down. (Don’t just look down while riding—just like driving, you should keep your vision wide and plan the horse’s route in advance, avoiding areas near woods, bushes, ditches, or ridges.)
　　While riding, try to keep your back straight and avoid hunching over habitually, as this can cause fatigue and injury. (A friend of mine once developed a herniated disc after riding for four hours continuously because he habitually rode hunched over. This was mainly due to incorrect posture and uneven distribution of body pressure.)