Click for Home


Find a Riding School


Join our newsletter list here


Today's Topics
 

Classified Adverts
 


Copyright © New Rider 2010  
All material on the Newrider.com website is copyrighted. Express written permission must be obtained to use anything you find here.


 Location:   Library | Riding Tips  

How to Open a Gate

Opening gates from horseback can be tricky - the following sequence of photographs shows how it can be done.

Gate 1

Bring your horse parallel to the gate.

Take the reins in one hand, lean down and unlatch the gate.

Gate 2

Gate 3

If the gate opens away from you keep hold of the gate, push it open as you walk through using your leg to guide your horse around it.

When you are through the gate turn your horse around parallel to the gate, put the reins in one hand and reach down and shut it.

 

Gate 4

Gate 5

If the gate opens towards you give the aids for a rein back keeping hold of the gate and then use your leg to guide your horse's quarters.

Walk through being careful that it does not shut on your horse's quarters.

Gate 6






Top of Page

     Library Index

Next Page