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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Bases of Good Posture of the Rider on the Horse!

Head - to maintain itself raised and with an eye between the ears of the horse. Of course, this helps the rider to see where this is leading the horse. Shoulders - should naturally fall back, without putting strain on them rigidity not, leave that suit at all times when mounted movement. Arms - Like the shoulders, should also fall naturally, without tension, without tightening them to the body of the rider. However, the elbow should be kept slightly...

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Learning to Ride a Horse - Initial Guide and Horse Riding!

If you are thinking about starting to go horse riding and start from scratch, it is important that you consider these five considerations for your initiation as good as possible.1. An important factor is the choice of the equestrian center or place where you will learn to ride a horse. We should take time and some effort in making sure that the site is trustworthy and teachers are trained (by training and experience) in their task. The main reason...

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Horse Riding Training

The horsemanship training is critical for health and for athletic performance from your horse. Conduct a good workout is 80% of their performance in the competition and their health. If we want to dedicate ourselves to the competition in riding, training is the most important to achieve high yields. There is no exact training method we ensure sporting success because each horse is different. We can do the same training for all horses regardless...

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Riding Disciplines!

Horseback riding is a sport that puts you in close contact with nature. There are many disciplines of riding, each very different from the other. Dressage:It is the basis for any discipline but goes far beyond those who practice it. Tests are 5-7 minutes during which the horse and rider must perform a series of exercises that are scored from 1-10 by judges. Depending on the test will be 3 to 5 judges. Is said to be the basis of any discipline...

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