Horse Riding for pay includes being a jockey and performing in shows and exhibitions. When done for pleasure it takes the form of spending weekends on the trail on horseback. For any individual who is not planning to ride often, it is more economical to rent than own and maintain your steed.
The two styles of riding are English and Western. The difference lies in the kind of tack that is used. An English saddle is flat leather and the bridle has two sets of reins to guide the horse. A Western saddle is bulkier and the bridle has only two reins.
In a Western show, the events include barrel racing and pole bending. Three barrels are set up in a cloverleaf pattern. The rider gallops around all three without tipping one over. The rider who completes the course in the least amount of time is declared the winner.
An English saddlery show includes gaited classes and jumping competitions. The competitions are not gender specific. In a rodeo, it is the winner of the barrel race who wins the title of rodeo queen. The barrel race is the only female event in a rodeo.
For those who own their own steed, riding in a parade is a thrilling experience. Maintaining control is crucial since the street will be lined with spectators. If an animal startles easily in response to loud noises or sudden movements, he is not a good candidate for taking part in parades.
Other equine related fun includes joining a riding club with other owners. Everyone discusses the latest news related to riding and gives advice based on their experience. A uniform makes everyone feel a sense of camaraderie. Group trail rides are a good source of enjoyment.
Another competitive equestrian event takes countless hours and years of training and practicing to perfect. It originated in the old West when ranch hands had to cut each calf out of the herd to be branded on the open range. The cowboy performed this task as a routine part of his work.
The reins are not the main source of communication between cutting horse and cowboy. He shifts his weight from left to right to guide the animal. It takes years of training to develop this perfect skill. It is a judged event in Western shows.
An inexperienced rider may be interested only in how fast he can go. There are three gaits, the trot, the cantor and the gallop. The trot causes the rider to bounce up and down. The cantor is a slower, controlled gallop and the gallop is an all out run at the fastest speed. Horse Riding is not only about speed. It is equally important to know how to maintain enough control to stop.
The two styles of riding are English and Western. The difference lies in the kind of tack that is used. An English saddle is flat leather and the bridle has two sets of reins to guide the horse. A Western saddle is bulkier and the bridle has only two reins.
In a Western show, the events include barrel racing and pole bending. Three barrels are set up in a cloverleaf pattern. The rider gallops around all three without tipping one over. The rider who completes the course in the least amount of time is declared the winner.
An English saddlery show includes gaited classes and jumping competitions. The competitions are not gender specific. In a rodeo, it is the winner of the barrel race who wins the title of rodeo queen. The barrel race is the only female event in a rodeo.
For those who own their own steed, riding in a parade is a thrilling experience. Maintaining control is crucial since the street will be lined with spectators. If an animal startles easily in response to loud noises or sudden movements, he is not a good candidate for taking part in parades.
Other equine related fun includes joining a riding club with other owners. Everyone discusses the latest news related to riding and gives advice based on their experience. A uniform makes everyone feel a sense of camaraderie. Group trail rides are a good source of enjoyment.
Another competitive equestrian event takes countless hours and years of training and practicing to perfect. It originated in the old West when ranch hands had to cut each calf out of the herd to be branded on the open range. The cowboy performed this task as a routine part of his work.
The reins are not the main source of communication between cutting horse and cowboy. He shifts his weight from left to right to guide the animal. It takes years of training to develop this perfect skill. It is a judged event in Western shows.
An inexperienced rider may be interested only in how fast he can go. There are three gaits, the trot, the cantor and the gallop. The trot causes the rider to bounce up and down. The cantor is a slower, controlled gallop and the gallop is an all out run at the fastest speed. Horse Riding is not only about speed. It is equally important to know how to maintain enough control to stop.
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