12: Beginner Horseback Riding Lessons: A Starter Guide

Rochester Trail Riders

This podcast episode provides an insightful guide for beginners on starting horseback riding lessons. It discusses how to choose the right lesson program, what to expect during lessons, the essential attire and safety gear needed, and the physical expectations and rewards of riding. Special attention is given to the inclusivity of the sport, with a nod to programs like EquiCenter that cater to riders with disabilities.
Greater Rochester Area Lesson Barns

Western:

Davis Family Farm – Williamson, NY

Evergreen Stables – Scottsville, NY

Infinity Seven Lessons & Training – Avon, NY

Locust Grove Arabians – Palmyra, NY

Rattlin Bog Farm – Bergen, NY

Sandyridge(Wehling Ranch) – Medina, NY

Stride by Stride Horsemanship – East Penfield/Fairport, NY

Twisted Iron Ranch & Performance Horses – Geneseo, NY

English:

ACW Equine, LLC – Akron, NY

Big House Stables – Geneseo, NY

Burl Creek Farm – Newark, NY

City View Equestrian LLC – Bloomfield, NY

Davis Family Farm – Williamson, NY

Glory Hill Farm – Honeoye Falls, NY

Heart to Heart Morgans – Alexander, NY

Infinity Seven Lessons & Training – Avon, NY

Locust Grove Arabians – Palmyra, NY

Marsh Creek Meadows – Kent, NY

Stride by Stride Horsemanship – East Penfield/Fairport, NY

Driving:

High Hopes Farm – Honeoye Falls, NY

Rochester Trail Riders
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Chapters

1. 12: Beginner Horseback Riding Lessons: A Starter Guide (00:00:00)

2. Choosing the Right Lesson Program (00:02:01)

3. Location, Certifications, and Safety (00:03:49)

4. Riding Lesson Structure (00:05:24)

5. Bare Minimum Attire and Safety Gear (00:07:01)

6. Physical Expectations and Rewards (00:09:44)

7. Acknowledging Risks (00:11:12)

8. Rewards Beyond Riding (00:11:35)

9. Wrap Up and Lesson Barn List (00:12:31)