Beginner's Tips For Riding Horses

October 29, 2009 · Posted in horse riding · Comment 

Learning to ride a horse isn’t easy. There are so many things that you need to remember and they aren’t always related to the horse. Always ensure that you have the correct clothing and a helmet that fits properly before you start. Then you are ready to continue with the rest.

How to correctly mount a horse

When the bridle and saddle have been correctly fitted and double-checked, stand to the left of the horse. Place your left foot in the stirrup, and grasp the withers (mane), not the saddle as this will cause it to slide. Then keeping both of your hands on the front of the horse or on the cantle (back) of the saddle, push up and swing your right leg over the back of the horse, being careful not to kick the horse, so that you seat yourself comfortably in the saddle. When comfortable, reassess your grip on the reigns and hang both your legs down near the stirrups. Make sure they are at the correct length by having the stirrup reach your ankle. Then you should be able to just slide your feet into the stirrup whilst your foot is raised a few inches. Remember that it important that you are balanced to the horse, not them to you.

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Horse Tack: Safety Stirrups

October 20, 2009 · Posted in horse riding · Comment 

Safety stirrups are a relatively new component of horse tack designed to reduce the risk of being dragged. Stirrups can be dangerous for two reasons, whether they are attached to western or English saddles. saddlery If they are too wide, the rider’s feet can potentially slip through the front. Or, if the stirrups are too narrow, there is the danger of the feet getting stuck. In both cases, should the rider fall off the mount, they could be dragged behind the moving horse.

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Laminitis

October 12, 2009 · Posted in horse riding · Comment 

Laminitis or “founder” is a common illness known about by horse lovers from an early age, as native ponies on pasture that is too lush are common victims. It is caused by inflammation of the laminae in the hoof.

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In this article I will discuss how it happens and ways of managing laminitis.

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