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Mihara's Riding Stable is situated on the Island of Okinawa Japan not far from Kadena Airbase, in view of the Pacific Ocean. It offers lessons to riders of all abilities in English Riding, giving lessons in both Dressage and Show Jumping. All lessons are conducted by an instructor with an extensive riding career with lessons given in English, although lessons in Japanese are available from a Japanese instructor.

At Mihara Riding Stable there are various ways to get you started on your horseriding 'career'. English riding is taught at Mihara and a variety of horses of different abilities are available to help you learn. No matter how 'old' or young you are it is never too late to learn how to ride. Both children and adults can enjoy lessons at the yard in a variety of lunge, private or group lessons. Stable management can also be learnt either through specially arranged lessons or as part of the students normal riding routine. Since each rider is given the oppurtunity to groom and tack up their own horse before their lesson a great deal about horse care can be taken in before a rider even gets on the horse.



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Lunge Lessons



For both the beginner and the experienced rider, lessons on the lunge are available. Lunge lessons are beneficial for a number of reasons. For the beginner it offers the oppurtunity to learn how to balance yourself with the horse, learn the basic aids, but not have to worry about actual control of the horse. This can give the rider added confidence once the rider actually goes 'solo'. For the experienced rider lunge lessons offer them the oppurtunity to work on specific problems encountered on the flat and to work on improving their seat. Once again, because control of the horse is given over to the instructor the rider can fully concentrate on working through their problems or improving already existing techniques. A great amount of progress can be made in a short time with the help of riding at the lunge. It is something everyone can benefit from - but it can be hard work!




Private Lessons



Private lessons are available to give riders a chance to have individual attention given to them. Private lessons are a good way for beginners to progress from lessons on the lunge to actually going it 'solo'. By having a private lesson the rider doesn't have to concentrate on anyone but themselves and is able to enjoy a one on one experience with the teacher. For riders not ready to participate in a group experience this can be a great way to expand their riding ability. Again experienced riders can find this a good way to concentrate on particular problems or learn new skills that, perhaps other riders are not yet ready for. In a private lesson the only other person you have to think about is your horse :-)






Group Lessons



Group lesson are available for those interested in learning how to control their horse while in the company of others. Although most riders tend to choose private lessons as their means of improving their horsemanship, for the more advanced rider, group lessons can add a new dimension to their skills. In a group riders have to not only concentrate on the behaviour of their horse but must also be aware of other riders around them. They must learn to be safe effective horsemen and women, who can make their horse listen to them and not take notice of happenings around them. One could say that, after lunge and Private lessons, Group lessons takes everything you've learnt and puts it into effect.






This is only a brief introduction to the experiences awaiting you down at Mihara Riding Stable. If you want to find out more for yourself why not come down and have a look around. You might even find yourself in the saddle and learning along with the rest of us!

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