How to Go from Trot to Gallop!

When riding, especially if it's a rider started (not beginner), before starting to gallop must be clear few things. The first is that the rider is comfortable in the medium trot, because we can control the horse before attempting to gallop. One practice that can serve as an example is trying to stand in the stirrups while we are half or directly trot, trot. If we do it the right way, the top of the body and the head will remain stable, while the...

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Tips When Galloping on Horseback!

It is important to start by saying I will not try to gallop the first time we rode a horse. Keep in mind that an inexperienced rider, the horse does not control sufficiently to prevent the canter becomes a reckless. Always try to mount, or at least most of the time, the same horse. In this way we get used to each other to each other: the horse better know us and we to him. Establish a relationship of trust is essential. For highly experienced...

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Facts about the Arab Horse!

After you have compiled a brief guide to identify an Arabian horse in a quick glance, we review some trivia related to this race. While it is possible, although rare, are hereby blue eyes in some horses, this color is frowned upon and considered a defect in the race. The more concave and more prominent the profile of an Arabian horse, more desirable and appreciated is this trait. In fact, the Bedouins called 'Jibbah' to this feature. The Arabian...

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How to Riding an Arabian Horse?

Arabian horses are fantastic companions but extremely sensitive to our every move. The Arabs are very agile and strong and have unrivaled strength. Riding an Arabian horse is very exciting and for this, try to make the most of this experience. Saddles. We will make sure the saddle fits properly. The back of an Arabian horse is usually shorter than other races, and if the chair is too large may end up hurting the horse. Avoid at all costs using...

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Considerations for Beginners in the World of Riding!

The riding is a very complete sport which requires a very important muscle back and abdominal level, but it contributes greatly to strengthen the muscles of the legs and buttocks. Besides, riding is not only good for the body but also for the mind. Helps overcome means to gain self-esteem and self confidence, just as bodily communication power and improves concentration and discipline. Needless to say that the horse is not just a tool to practice...

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Why Horses Sleep Standing Up?

There are mammals that sleep standing. This is due to a reflection of survival because they are usually animals that have traditionally been easy prey for other predators. In this sense, the horses are potential prey for wolves especially, as would be the case of the Iberian Peninsula, since in other territories horses find danger in such ferocious animals like lions, tigers and other big cats in areas such as America, Asia and Africa. Sleeping...

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How to Ride a Horse Paso Fino!

Paso Fino horses have a peculiar way of being mounted. In this explanation detailing the proper posture of the rider and horse the air. The start order of the feet is not diagonal, the horse lifts up and back on the same side. At step amble can be four times but trot becomes two times and at the trot, landfall bipeds almost simultaneously: left front, left rear, right front, right rear suspension with a time between each movement. When trotting,...

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