Q&A for How to Avoid Soreness During Your Horse Riding Training

Make sure your stirrup length is the right fit for you. It's typically most comfortable if your knees are bent at about a 45° angle, so your foot stays flat instead of pointed down. If the stirrups are too short, your knees will be bent too much, and your knees will hurt after a ride. If your stirrups are too long, your legs will be straight, which will also put strain on them.

There is really no way to stop the soreness completely, but after a few weeks, your legs and thighs shouldn't hurt, because horse riding uses different muscles you never knew you had. You will notice you gain muscles in your thighs more. Do some exercises to strengthen yourself more. When I was in pain from riding, I just kept moving, and running, and jumping, and eventually, it will wear off after a day or two, depending on how much you exercise.

First, ice the area and take some painkillers if you need to. Keep the injured area rested for a few days. If the pain persists, see a doctor.

You could try to stretch well before and after riding. You might also try to take some ibuprofen or something like that before riding. Some muscle pain is good, it means that you are building your muscles and endurance. However, if the pain is severe, you could ask your doctor to advise you.

Uric acid does cause soreness, but so do other factors.