Riding a horse is somewhat different from other sports. For example, if you don’t know how to play ball games, it’s not a big deal; if you don’t know how to ski, you’ll fall, and everyone knows you need to learn. But horse riding seems like you can just sit on the horse and it will run, so some people think they don’t need to learn and believe they’re good at it after just a few rides. That’s wrong. From an equestrian perspective, it’s a field of study and a sport that has developed over many years. From a leisure standpoint, we should also first learn the correct riding posture and horse control techniques — firstly for safety, and secondly to ride with ease and confidence, making the activity more enjoyable, isn’t it?

Let me briefly talk to you about what to pay attention to when horse riding. The deeper aspects will have to be experienced and humbly learned from others by you all.

First, it’s best to prepare some equipment before horse riding. It varies from person to person, and you don’t necessarily need everything.

The first is a helmet; it’s not for looks, but for safety. Prices range from over 300 yuan to just over 100 yuan.

The second is leg guards; they protect your calves from getting chafed while the horse is running. Those with tougher skin may not need to buy them :) Prices range from dozens to hundreds of yuan.

The third is a horsewhip; don’t think of horsewhips as tools for abusing horses. It’s not used to whip the horse, but to control it. Some horses are very smart; they’ll behave as soon as they see the whip without you having to use it. Prices range from dozens to hundreds of yuan. You don’t have to buy one — a tree branch can be used as a substitute.