You wake up one morning and realize today is the day you start what you have dreamed about since you were a child: to learn the true meaning of horseback riding. You now know that horseback riding is not only a summer camp fun activity, but it can also be a competitive sport across the nation that involves a lot of equipment, gates to learn, proper posture, and mistakes to learn from.
A saddle is used to keep the rider on top of the horse’s back. There are two main parts to the saddle: the gurth and the stirrups. The gurth is what holds the saddle on the horse, and the stirrups are what keep the rider on the saddle. Another important peice of equipment includes the bridle. The bridle is the multi part piece of eqipment that makes sure the rider is in control of the horse. Two main parts include the bit and the reins. There are many kinds of bits, but they all serve the same purpose: to make sure that the horse gets a clear signal from the rider in order to do something. On the other hand, the reins are the main steering wheels of the bridle. Riens are what the rider holds while riding to give the horse signals based on what the rider wants the horse to do.
However, optional equipment includes a whip, special boots, and a tounge tie. It just really depends on what kind of personality the
Mistakes include unclear signals, not talking to the horse loud enough, or not riding in gates properly. Accidents are the result of a mistake. Accidents of riding involve losing balance/ your stirrup, the horse galloping, bucking, or even the rider falling off entierly. Aviod these mistakes and acciedents by simply listening to your intructor. Your instructor cares about your safety, and just want to teach you. So listen to them, and there will be no problem. But if you want to call yourself a proffessinal rider, you must have fallen off a horse at least 3 times and got back
Once you get them to settle down and get there mind focused on just walking and the rider then you know the bond with the rider and horse are strong. When it is time for the second run of the night you want to warm them up again but not as hard this time because he or she has already been warmed up once before this, so just a little warming up won’t hurt. When it is that time for the second run the rider will bring the horse him a set him or her up for their first barrel and make the most of the race. If you see the rider smiling then everyone knows she has done her job with this horse. The rider can make an automatic barrel horse where that horse know his job and she barely has to ask the horse for a turn or touch his face to go around that barrel. When the rider gets a horse to be like that everyone can tell they spent hours and days together. The rider worked with that horse but never made him sour or hate coming into the arena. They spent time working on flexing the horse and making sure he knew when to tuck his nose and leave it for an extra second. They will all see when they are running home how much they spend time they spend together if they are fast and smooth through the pattern and don’t have any blow ups before or after coming in and out of the arena. After the race is over and the announcer say who
fun with and enjoy your horse. To start you should have your horse groomed and in the cross ties.
The saddle is the one very important piece of equipment this is used to barrel race. The saddle must be tailored to the horse and most of the time the rider chooses a saddle that is up to a full size smaller than he or she would normally use. Saddle pads and cinches must me chosen to fit the horse properly. Even though the saddle is important, the bit is most likely the most important piece of equipment to the rider in barrel racing. The bit is most often chosen based on the two concepts of a bit with a longer shank allows for a quicker stop due to the additional leverage on their mouth and a bit wit...
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As the ancient civilizations of the west grew their empires, they encountered something so powerful, beastly, and strong that no man could hold down with his own two bare hands, nor could they be tamed. As centuries go on, men learned the ways of the horse and learned to ride upon their backs. They found them to be a key component in transportation, carrying goods, and warfare. As time went on, for every footprint of a human left behind in the wet mud, there was a hoof print not far from the footprint. Ancient Greeks believed that the horse was a gift from the gods, and they were greatly valued in their society.
When riding a horse you don’t just sit there and do nothing, You work hard to control a 800-1000 pound animal. You have to push your horse and yourself to the greatest you can be. It is a lot of work, it is just like any other sport. You have to go ride your horse at least 4 times a week, you practice in the wind, rain, snow, when it’s hot out, and event when it is freezing cold.
Riding encourages a child to work with their hands, exercise, and connect with horses and people of all ages, gain confidence, and learn new skills. Courtnee Niggel, an instructor summarizes how “A six year old child was told she will never walk again but after years of equine therapy she is now able to walk with a walker or by holding on to the sides of walls” (Niggel 1). Equine Therapy leaves a child with amazing results and changes their life drastically all the way from growing social skills to helping with motor skills, even to
“To the cavalryman, his mount was more dependable than a motor vehicle” (Robertson). Horses and mules were not only used to pull things, but also to ride, and were very reliable to their soldier. As they were trained in the United States, they were shipped off to be used in battles and carry patrols. “Horses carried soldiers on patrol missions in Europe and into battle in the Philippines. Mules, trained in the United States and shipped by the thousands into war zones, contributed their strength and sweat to the fight.”
Rodeo is a sport with long American traditions and loved by many spectators and participants. Past history has shown that rodeo needed to make way for a new era of riders and trainers with a larger emphasis on the welfare of the animals and not be discontinued or banned entirely. Today’s rodeos do not present a danger to the animals because the animals are well-cared for and protected, rodeos have strict rules and the stock are treated as prized animals.
Any good horseman should know that there are three very important steps to take into consideration when preparing to ride your horse. The following three steps; grooming, tacking up, and warming up, if done properly should lead to a trouble free enjoyable ride.
Did you know how much it hurts to fall off a horse and don’t have a helmet on? Well it hurts very bad. If you have ever fallen off a horse then you would know how it fells to fall off a horse which is bad and it hurts pretty bad. Riding a horse with out a helmet can lead to horses unpredictable, injuries, and example because you can get very hurt from getting bucked off of the horse if you get bucked off the horse you can get hurt very bad if you ever have been bucked off a horse then you would know how it feels cause it hurts every bad so that if you can’t tell how bad it hurts when it happens to you.
Attention Getter: To me life with out horses is a life not worth living. To most people there are only two types of styles of riding, English and western, but there are many more types than that. And all are different.
Some people think of them as animals. Some people think of them as objects. Some people think of them as friends. Then there are the few who think of them as family. Horses have always been like family to humans, except sometimes closer. There are many benefits to owning or being around horses. They come in many different colors. There is a multitude of breeds, also. Additionally, they have a long history with humans. Horses have unique behaviors. Showing horses has been the past-time or even career of many people. Furthermore, caring for horses can be a handful, but is definitely rewarding. Finally, riding horses is not just a hobby or a sport, but an action of your heart. Horses are wondrous creatures that have lived with man or thousands of years.