If you are someone who is passionate about riding a horse, and you want to use your time to learn more about your horse, then you might be interested in learning about horse riding. However, the choices to learn can be somewhat confusing.

In order to help you choose and learn, you might want to look for something that keeps you focused, with a career that will offer you hands-on training and various skills for success in horses. There is no such thing as a "classroom equestrian", as you actually have to work with horses in order to become an equestrian. It is recommended that you buy equestrian books or videos because you can become more knowledgeable in matters pertaining to horses, but you actually need to utilize the resources. Yes, do make the assumption that if you have the book or videos, you will be able to consult it any time you need a bit of knowledge. This is right because you need to learn as much as you can from the book or videos. It might seem a bit formal to say that the more you learn, the more you will see the sense, and want the hands-on experiences. There are various instructors available from freelance to national equestrian federations. You can also learn in the comfort of your home through tutorials, from a recognised, qualified, good instructor with many years of experience and know-how. Your trainer needs to have a friendly approach that is also confident in teaching beginners or advanced riders. There are different approaches to horse training so choose the one that's right for you.

You might be wondering what an equestrian is often defined as? The answer is his or her ability to ride horses. Riding is a skill that will always be attached to the title "equestrian". However, riding a horse is just the beginning. In order to learn how to be a true equestrian, you need to learn how to work with your horse by learning safely - learning correct methods by training your horse and shaping it until it can respond to your slightest command. Remember that Equestrian studies are a combination of you and your horse learning and having fun together. You need to know the pitfalls and risks (as in all things), but this should not put you off. This is to do with the importance of safety. You will start to enjoy the country life and outdoor life that keeps you healthy and toned.

Your Horse's Care

You need to learn how to take care of your horse. Getting your horse to jump is not the hardest part of being an equestrian. This is just a fantasy. In order to become a true equestrian, you need to learn how to take care of your mount. You need to understand horses inside and out. You will study the horse's anatomy, how to feed it, how to groom it, and other essentials in horse care. Providing good conditions for your horse is very important no matter where your horse is. A stabled horse needs rugs in the winter or cold days. A field-kept horse will need a turnout rug, although some horses are tough and grow thick coats if they get plenty of nutrition. Exercise and freedom is necessary for a horse to be easy to manage. A horse standing around in a stable for a long while can cause the horse frustration and at worse can lead to health problems.

Eventually your skills will teach you to run horse-related businesses, such as stables, riding schools, and others.

The best way to judge a horse's requirements is to establish a routine that your horse can understand and one that he can trust as you as the handler. This shows you just how extensive the training for yourself is going to be. You should also check to see if the books or videos actually contain something you can use straight away. You could try a trial copy. This will allow you to skim through the book or video to get the information you need. If this is not possible, you might just want to research on the Internet regarding what the book or videos are all about. You can read reviews, check out ratings and recommendations in order to see if the book or videos are really worth the investment.

You love horses and want to learn more and to be the best at equestrian. Apply your knowledge from the book or videos provided. Your "classroom" skills can then be applied in the "real" world.