Equitation

going at a faster pace. Just like there are different types of of western there are different types of English. Jumping, racing, hunt seat, hack, dressage, and my favorite saddle seat. Enough about the different types of riding; What is saddle seat? You will have to keep reading. First off, what on earth is saddle seat? It is a little hard explaining if you don’t know anything about horses or aren’t familiar with the world of horse shows. According to horse trainer and horse show judge, David Mikosz. “ It is designed to allow the rider control and enjoyment of a spirited horse with fancy gaits.It combines the principles of dressage and the performance of equitation.” That made perfect sense to me, but probably not to any non-horse people. Dressage to put it in simple terms is basically making the horse dance and equitation is judged on the rider’s performance. The history behind how saddle seat came to be is very interesting. It goes way back to before the civil war, plantation owners wanted a saddle suited to the type of horse they were breeding. They wanted something comfortable but looked proper while out overlooking the plantations, then the saddle seat was born. Making it the true American way. Now that you have an idea of what saddle seat is, time to go to the foundations of the discipline. To even be considered a winner in the big shows you MUST have the foundations down. They are: Weight on the balls of your feet; toes up and in, heels down and out; bend in your…

been preparing for this for the past few months. My breeches were stiff, and my boots were almost as shiny as the grin on my face. I hoped for the one thing I had yet to acquire: a blue ribbon. The other riders were mounting when I took a deep breath, soaking in the crisp fall breeze. This is it, Gabi. You got this. When I saw my teammates watching and cheering for me on the sidelines, my nervousness disappeared. The ride was neither good nor bad, but it definitely was an experience paying extra…

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Western saddles also have what are called swells. The swell is designed to keep the cowboy’s body in the saddle. English saddles do not have the extra back cinch as well. English saddles have stirrup leathers and irons while western saddle have a wider finder and a wider stirrup. English saddle come in different styles depending on the discipline the horse is in. Western saddles come in different varieties as well. There are many different events in both English and western equitation. Some…

have ever been on. He stands above 16 hands, but he is a gentle giant. He’s covered with chestnut hair, with only his bald face pointing towards his Paint lineage. He has a long tail that almost kisses the ground and a freshly pulled mane. His walk is beautiful, and is even accompanied by an incredibly smooth trot, so unlike my own horse’s jolting gaits. I had agreed to ride him for my trainer, Kendra, at the first show we had competed in, over a month ago. This show was an extension of the…

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do something it does not want to do is cruel.” These animals are fearful and are being forced out of the chutes against their will. There may come times when one of these animals in the chute have been seen flipping over backwards or getting a leg caught in the gate. Obviously, it is being put into a dangerous position. Lisa Chalk, Animals Australia welfare group’s director of communications(2012), states that, “ There are many other events that showcase true horsemanship without causing fear…

have to work with, the worker must be comfortable when working with people who have an illness or disability (Kesler). The therapist must be physically fit. They must have a good sense of humor, patience, an imagination, and must be persuasive (“Recreational Therapists”, Campus Explorer). Jean McNiff once said that therapy is, “an ability to generate creative energy as a healing force for mind, body, and spirit” (“Creative Therapies”). There are many types of therapies such as: equine,…

through college, but it is beneficial in equine knowledge and may boost business. The ARIA is a great, beneficial program to go through if you want to have some extra education. Being a regular instructor, you will not be able to let disabled people ride in your building, only abled-body people. All the ARIA does is increase your knowledge on horses, how to ride them properly, and how to teach the people how to ride the horses properly. It’s a good certification to have and can increase the…

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