So you have choosen a barn and now it is time for the first lesson. Most barns will have the first lesson but to several lessons as a private lesson. This allows the trainer to assess your child's skills and comfort with the horse. Riding a horse in a lesson is much different than a pony ride or even a trail ride. In the first to several lessons your child will most likely be on a very good schooling horse. This horse knows how to help the rider become comfortable. In our barn this would be Maggie. She is the one who knows her job and will not do anything silly. Your rider will walk and start to learn how post but it will be something easy. This is to help them become comfortable and start on a positive vibe.
