{"id":7704,"date":"2020-12-10T23:00:12","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T06:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ramshornllamas.com\/?p=7704"},"modified":"2020-12-13T21:31:03","modified_gmt":"2020-12-14T04:31:03","slug":"can-you-ride-a-llama-in-real-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ramshornllamas.com\/can-you-ride-a-llama-in-real-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Ride A Llama In Real Life?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
One of the first questions that I always get when someone finds out that I own llamas is, \u201cCan you ride a llama?\u201d. So, I thought I would take of few minutes to try to answer that question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Llamas have been used as beasts of burden from time immemorial. This has made these South American animals invaluable to indigenous tribes throughout the region. Even today, people use llamas to ferry goods to market and shuttle possessions from one campsite to another. Life in the rugged terrain of many South American nations simply would not be possible without their willing assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the rest of the world, llamas are also used as pack animals<\/a>. In these areas, llamas allow hikers to traverse the rugged terrain of wild areas and make their way safely down the steepest trails. By trusting their packs to the strong backs of their llamas, outdoor enthusiasts can focus on their own footwork as they navigate steep mountain terrain, creating a safer experience for humans and beasts alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Given the many wonderful things llamas do for their human companions, it is only natural that many people would wonder if they can ride a llama. However, the size and weight differential between even the largest llamas and other animals used for riding means that llamas are generally not suitable as riding companions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, there are always exceptions (kind of). Despite everything I said above, it does not mean that no one can ride a llama. It only means that adults should stick to having the animals carry their hiking gear and extra food stores. However, small children so ride llamas, both in indigenous South American cultures and in the rest of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While it is possible for small children to ride a llama, there are a few things to keep in mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As you can see, llamas are not really suitable riding companions for any but the youngest children.\u00a0 However, riding a llama is generally not the best idea. So, feel free to load up your pack llama with all your gear, but you might want to take your kid for a pony ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSo, Can You Ride a Llama?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Can Adults Ride a Llama?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Can Children Ride a Llama?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n