Horse Riding

Horses and Country Living

January 3, 2011
Horses and Country Living

Horses have a long and illustrious history dating back to ancient times and crossing cultural boundaries - indeed, almost every country where these animals can be found has fostered a unique equestrian culture of their own. However, in modern times, the predominant of these are the various Western styles. With the US and Europe, as well as other parts of the world, horses can serve as an excellent source...

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Youth Equestrian Events and Horse Riding Adventures

April 27, 2010

One of the most rewarding experiences for the enthusiast and the professional horseman is watching their children or grandchildren perform on horseback. Seeing the young generation entered in equitation events, where competition is mostly for fun, sparks enthusiasm among everyone involved. In addition, the training and discipline that goes into preparing for an event promotes good horsemanship, as well as teaches the right things to young people. The horse...

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Horse and Rider – Training in the Ring

March 14, 2010

Bringing the horse and rider together and operating in sync can be accomplished through a training routine that involves ring work. The basic cues must be known by the rider in order to communicate directions to the horse, and the animal’s familiarity with cues can be determined in the ring. Once the rider has established the extent of the horses knowledge, a training routine can be planned. A horse...

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Common Sense Horsemanship

March 10, 2010

For the enthusiast, taking care of a horse and improving the quality of riding is often a simple matter of employing common sense. Keeping a stall or corral clear, and free of hazards will ensure the animal’s safety, in the same way keeping a child’s room tidy will prevent accidents. Correct feeding and exercise will promote good health in the animal, as well as it does with humans. Training...

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