Hi there!
Hi,  I hope you're doing well today.  I just got back from horseback riding.  Do you ride?
I actually do not ride. But many of my students are into horseback riding.
It is so much fun.  I love to ride my horse on the ranch, he is such a good working horse.
That is awesome. What are some qualities or traits that I should look for in a good horse?
You will want to look for a horse that has a calm disposition if you want to use it for riding.  You should really look into seeing if you have access to guided rides in a nearby park.
I am very interested. I tend to think of horseback riding as a relatively expensive endeavor. Are guided rides expensive?
It is not too expensive at all.  The really expensive part is owning one.  Another option would be a horseback riding simulator.  They provide the opportunity to gain the skills needed without the danger of riding on trails for a beginner.  And they are really cheap!
That is insane. I had no idea that horseback riding VR was a thing. But I guess it makes sense. My stepsister used to barrel race at rodeos. Do you ever do anything like that?
I don't have a whole lot of time outside of my duties on the ranch, but several of my friends do the rodeo.  They do pretty well because they gain the skills on the ranch.