What is the appropriate age to ride a horse?

This question is often asked. When is the right time to start learning to ride for children. In fact, a child can start riding when physically ready and able to control the horse. Usually the child will begin to learn a small horse (pony), followed by a larger horse depends on its ability. For children who want to learn to ride, should seek advice from a qualified instructor instructor @ whether the child was able to ride or not. Generally, the child's physical condition to determine its ability to ride in the legs and the body especially the legs to reach the stirrup, when the up / down from the horse and sat on the horse. In terms of maturity of the child are also important, he needs to understand how horses are treated / handled and can be understood to receive instructions. Some claim that the most appropriate age is seven years but it depends on physical factors.

Tun Mahathir

 What is the suitable age for adults? There is no limited age for adults to ride a horse. It depends on the health and vitality. Some riding school may place conditions on horseback age limit in place. We used to see old people are still able to ride well.  Former Malaysian Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad can still ride a horse at the age of the 80's!

Uncle John was 64 years old can ride well




So guys, what are you waiting for? challenge yourself riding a horse, you will feel  that you never  seems a great experience like this!~ :)