| General FAQs |
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| Written by Administrator |
| Friday, 08 May 2009 15:20 |
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Q: How often do I need to ride? A: For Regular riders, typically we recommend that you ride at least once a week. In case you are aiming at competing, or want to hone your skills faster, twice or thrice a week is ideal. Die hards ride everyday. Q: What are your ride timings? A: In the mornings 8:30 to 11:30 In the evenings 3:30 till we have daylight Q: How long is a lesson? A: A lesson lasts for 45 min to an hour, the duration depends on the instructor and the kind of exercise being done. Q: How long does it take to learn to ride? A: Riding is a sport that combines balance, fitness, mental strength and bonding with a horse. Different people have different learning curves so its really difficult to give a number. Still, on an average a beginner needs roughly 7 to 12 lessons to learn how to control a horse in a trot and an additional 15 to 20 lessons to learn to canter. Q: How safe is horse-riding? A: Very safe. Statisically you have a greater chance of falling in the bathroom than off a horse. But we at Japalouppe have a commitment to safety. Our horses are selected on the basis of their temperament and are further trained to be ‘rider friendly’. All riders are given horses suited to their level only and wearing riding helmets is compulsory. Q: I don’t have a riding helmet! What do I do? A: Don’t worry. We provide helmets to all our riders. If you have your own helmet you are welcome to bring it. We also supply riding equipment if given advance notice. Q: What is the best thing to wear while riding? A: Ideally, riding breeches and boots with a fitting T-shirt (so that the instructor is able to easily gauge and correct your posture). Gentlemen are requested to wear athletic supporters and ladies should wear sports bras. If you don’t have breeches and/or boots please wear high waisted close fitting full length trousers or jeans and close-toed leather shoes with a distinct heel. |
| Last Updated on Friday, 08 May 2009 15:55 |