Archive for the ‘Horse Riding Tips’ Category
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
Canter leads
Getting the right one is important. But what is a canter lead and how do you get the right one? What if your horse has difficulty getting the right one?
What is a Canter Lead?
The canter is a three beat gait, and the horse can canter with either the left ...
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Tuesday, May 27th, 2008
Sensitive Areas of Horses
Nerve endings in people are more abundant in the mouth, feet and hands. Spots of most sensitivity in horses seem to be in the mouth, feet, flanks, neck and shoulders. The mouth is sensitive to pain rather than light pressure. Bitting should be done with care and ...
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Friday, May 16th, 2008
1. HAVE REGULAR INSTRUCTION
Think you know it all when it comes to riding? Think again. Even top competitive riders have regular instruction to help iron out faults and bad habits. In between lessons, read as many instructional books as you can, or visit horse forums for riding hints. If you've ...
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Saturday, April 19th, 2008
Instructor’s are always on about having the correct seat but only beacuse it’s something you NEED to have. When you are sitting correctly, your balance will be at it’s best. If you’re not sitting straight in the saddle, many other aspects of your seat will change to compensate for your ...
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Saturday, April 19th, 2008
Your horse is a completely different species to you. Horses are pretty clever, they pick up what we want them to do, and learn our signals. How good are you at learning your horse’s signals? Do you understand when he is feeling low, or bored, or confused? Sympathising with him ...
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Friday, April 18th, 2008
Anyone who has owned an older horse, who has no knowledge of their breeding or background and has grown to love that horse, must surely wonder where he or she came from?. What did they do in their past?. What happened in their lives that shaped their likes and dislikes?.
In ...
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