Niikappu Horoshiri Horse Riding Club Beginner Guide

For first-time riders, courses are offered that begin with practicing controls inside the riding arena before proceeding into the forest. Confirm the latest course details, fees, and age conditions when booking.

Even when there is same-day availability, guests with bookings are given priority. When booking, provide your preferred date and time, number of participants, ages, riding experience, and any rental gear needed.

• Comfortable long pants

• Socks that cover the ankles

• Clothes that can get dirty

• An outer layer suited to the season

• Something to secure long hair

Check official information for required equipment such as helmets and riding boots and any rental fees. Avoid sandals, heels, and loose or swinging accessories.

Courses where the rider controls the horse independently have age guidelines. For younger children, ask what options such as led-horse rides are available by providing the child's age and build.

Onsen After Horseback Riding

The club is in the same Nishihakutsu area as Niikappu Onsen Re-Code no Yu, making it convenient to combine riding with a bath afterward. Reservations and fees are handled separately for each facility.

Even Beginner Courses Involve Controlling the Horse Yourself

On the forest experience course, riders practice basic controls in the arena before proceeding into the forest with an instructor. You are not simply sitting like on an amusement ride; you learn posture, rein use, and signals while moving with the horse, so you should be well enough to listen to instructions and wear clothing that allows easy movement.

Physical and Experience Information to Share When Booking

• Age and riding experience

• Any concerns about height or build

• Injuries or health considerations

• Strong fear of heights or animals

• Whether companions hope to participate at the same time

• Rental-equipment needs

Allow Time Beyond the Riding Experience Itself

Build your schedule with roughly 30 minutes of extra time for check-in, equipment fitting, instructions, and changing afterward. Arriving late can affect safety explanations and course operations, so check surrounding roads and the destination the day before.

Even if a participant meets the general age guideline, the available experience may change depending on height, build, health, personal anxiety, and the horses' condition that day. When booking, share experience, age, group size, and any concerns, then confirm the suitable course.

The booking time is the time the riding experience begins. Follow the designated arrival time so there is enough time for parking, check-in, payment, equipment sizing, and instructions. Because map apps may show an old location, confirm the official address and position before departure.

After a first riding experience, changing clothes or resting may take longer than expected. Avoid placing a strictly timed appointment immediately afterward; combine it with places such as an onsen or roadside station where your start time is easier to adjust.

What to Tell Staff If You Are Nervous as a First-Time Rider

If you are uncomfortable with heights, anxious about approaching animals, or have had a frightening riding experience before, mention anything that may affect participation when booking or at check-in. Do not make completing the forest course the goal at all costs; ask what experience staff can safely offer.

Allow Time to Fit Rental Equipment

If you rent a helmet or boots, time is needed after check-in to check sizing. Thick socks and hairstyles can affect fit, so follow the designated arrival time rather than arriving just before the start.