{"id":5375,"date":"2022-04-04T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chicagoshadydealer.com\/?p=5375"},"modified":"2022-04-04T10:32:18","modified_gmt":"2022-04-04T15:32:18","slug":"how-to-ride-a-llama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chicagoshadydealer.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/04\/how-to-ride-a-llama\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Ride a Llama"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/Ke8_duqh4CK02H-5k7f6TSVfnIpTsGuUZ3JwScDmGDJcKuW4jeG_ijsW_HnEpArEy1CuCjXWGDJ-2cEUagiCNc2iNzNgI4K9yJiLmNjOzGEvEBNjQQP-rwPhQJxe90NV4bOswPOk\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Find a llama. &nbsp; <\/strong>Choose a llama that is appropriate for you based on height and weight. Make sure the llama has a reputation for being friendly and cooperative.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/pnWVPEQe7knr7AL5PC5WuSSbT4LYQlFmheCsEDdLUb3rbvBLC2T_CMJDZb8tscTGUgulYDj_2NHpwdRom7xZ2weAEUGiGFEklZEwTMF1lYa4yT4vT0mO82E_9YKFVb0XX-UJQVrb\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><li><strong>Mount your llama.&nbsp; <\/strong>If this is your first time riding, it&#8217;s not a bad idea to use a mounting block.&nbsp; Approach your horse from the right and hold its head still.&nbsp; Then, launch your body up and over.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/mkbWoHWUOGaBxEl0UT7635dmFYY_EkJRDBYrpUkv9LSkHYeCifNP4MZ6zUkcX24I3R1nE2mub6xLgiaIN1csi3JqKGg0rfAsFLyQOzJlJ6uuPIdHOsYHDJSnWSScmImUaTNILyBK\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\"><li><strong>Steady your position.&nbsp; <\/strong>Straighten yourself and make sure the bulk of your weight is directly over the llama.&nbsp; You should be comfortable.&nbsp; Wait for the llama\u2019s vertebrae to settle \u2013 once the disc shearing is inaudible, he\u2019s good to go.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/QfOoDC87xhxnmdJBidKT87ENdOvEpxmfALiFLGgfifiS-kZmKxtofbYbbZ3NPABkIBdKkBMyATcK5tipWNyYY4no8X9Vd9gP1V4KeW_4iIIVJDgc3ftmlVp74AXymoKRypodlhDu\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\"><li><strong>Use your reins to steer.&nbsp; <\/strong>To usher the beast forward, give a light yaw of the reins.&nbsp; If your llama doesn\u2019t immediately respond, he may need ~ encouragement ~&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/Fy8-7lP-6knJYYOWvwr5QWqRqdXmTzV_yX1x4td4MPsM2UEFgFeXxoL6N5oKSIgdpcr8EaHYjxtmTpfkvIBGRnRBCSLGi5a-v_9yBEHKf8EtoFHQGml_Grf8aR38aDdYdM9E7chK\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\"><li><strong>Stop your horse before dismounting.&nbsp; <\/strong>To signal your llama to stop, squeeze your legs together.&nbsp; Gradually apply more force until the lungs fully collapse.&nbsp; Do not dismount until the llama is firmly smushed to the Earth.&nbsp; Safety first!<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/WrMSrD1vJHX2VKN_Ta9lBTSuX3fKqIEfA_xPyCEfkGkka9RURPFDTiToNVhonKbQI-oaeyvL4vE0_ahye7xFkESYgfNz013bxlqlmpB5kzNDmu5pyKUGPe5aikzRHIwYFH5W02Ya\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\"><li><strong>Mind your manners.&nbsp; <\/strong>Treat your lama with respect.&nbsp; Llamas respond well to rewards and positive feedback.&nbsp; Don\u2019t forget to thank your llama for the ride.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>By: Kevin O&#8217;Sullivan<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find a llama. &nbsp; Choose a llama that is appropriate for you based on height and weight. Make sure the llama has a reputation for being friendly and cooperative. Mount your llama.&nbsp; If this is your first time riding, it&#8217;s not a bad idea to use a mounting block.&nbsp; Approach your horse from the right and hold its head still.&nbsp; Then, launch your body up and over. Steady your position.&nbsp; Straighten yourself and make sure the bulk of your weight is directly over the llama.&nbsp; You should be comfortable.&nbsp; Wait for the llama\u2019s vertebrae to settle \u2013 once the disc shearing is inaudible, he\u2019s good to go. Use your reins to steer.&nbsp; To usher the beast forward, give a light yaw of the reins.&nbsp; If your llama doesn\u2019t immediately respond, he may need ~ encouragement ~&nbsp; Stop your horse before dismounting.&nbsp; To signal your llama to stop, squeeze your legs together.&nbsp; Gradually apply more force until the lungs fully collapse.&nbsp; Do not dismount until the llama is firmly smushed to the Earth.&nbsp; Safety first! Mind your manners.&nbsp; Treat your lama with respect.&nbsp; Llamas respond well to rewards and positive feedback.&nbsp; Don\u2019t forget to thank your llama for the ride. 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