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Sara rides a horse in Gatlinburg
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Another year and hopefully another chance! Here’s Stormy’s and my application video for the Versatile Horse and Rider Competition at the 2011 Ohio Equine Affaire. We competed in the Extreme Cowboy Race there last year and it was the most rewarding and amazing experience we’ve ever had, so we just had to try for it again!!! Stormy is a 15 year old Appaloosa gelding that I got as a three year old for my 8th birthday and, oh boy, what a start we had!! After years of training, trail riding, competing, travelling, and fun, in just one night, at age 9, Stormy was struck completely blind from Equine Recurrent Uveitis (Moon Blindness). Devastated, I tried everything I could do for him, seeking every vet around. When one vet finally recommended that I put Stormy down, my otherwise completely healthy baby, I was determined to prove that blind horses can have just as much potential as any other horse! I set out to retrain him using numerous new voice cues and commands and before long we were back to trail riding, competing and working. Since his sudden blindness he’s learned to drive and even jump again, though it’s not very pretty, but he tries for me! I’ve never known another horse as willing and trusting at this one and I wouldn’t trade him for the world. He has been such an inspiration to me and so many others and I just hope his message continues to reach those who might someday need proof that a handicap is never the end of the road…..Sometimes, Love is Blind. Music Courtesy …
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Another year and hopefully another chance! Here’s Stormy’s and my application video for the Versatile Horse and Rider Competition at the 2011 Ohio Equine Affaire. We competed in the Extreme Cowboy Race there last year and it was the most rewarding and amazing experience we’ve ever had, so we just had to try for it again!!! Stormy is a 15 year old Appaloosa gelding that I got as a three year old for my 8th birthday and, oh boy, what a start we had!! After years of training, trail riding, competing, travelling, and fun, in just one night, at age 9, Stormy was struck completely blind from Equine Recurrent Uveitis (Moon Blindness). Devastated, I tried everything I could do for him, seeking every vet around. When one vet finally recommended that I put Stormy down, my otherwise completely healthy baby, I was determined to prove that blind horses can have just as much potential as any other horse! I set out to retrain him using numerous new voice cues and commands and before long we were back to trail riding, competing and working. Since his sudden blindness he’s learned to drive and even jump again, though it’s not very pretty, but he tries for me! I’ve never known another horse as willing and trusting at this one and I wouldn’t trade him for the world. He has been such an inspiration to me and so many others and I just hope his message continues to reach those who might someday need proof that a handicap is never the end of the road…..Sometimes, Love is Blind. Music Courtesy …
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Hey everyone! Hope you’re all OK 
Finally, tests are over and tomorrow’s my last day of school and then 2 weeks of Easter holidays! My god, I was dying, basicaly. Well, what matters is that I’m back with a new video! As soon as free time came around I just needed my sacred hours of chill out with my video editor. This video is the result. I used a poem which wasn’t made by me but I just loved it so I thought of putting it up along with the video. The credit to who made it will be below. Well, hope you enjoy! Many hugs to you all! 
_____________________________________ Music: “Secretariat” Soundtrack by Nick Glennie-Smith Poem: “All For You” by Samuel Mitchell The footage nor the music is mine. No Copyright Infrigement Intended. Video edited with Vegas Movie Studio Platinum 9
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The Three most important Steps to becoming a Top Horse Rider
Article by Josie Amani
Are you dreaming about horse riding at the Olympics, the World Cup or the European Championships? If so you need to know what are the “Must Have” qualities, that you need to possess to reach the highest level of horse riding competitions. Studies that have been carried out on highly successful people in all aspects of life, show that they share the following common traits.
1. Practise. One of those traits is the discipline and dedication to constantly practise your riding skills.If you want to become a top rider you need to place yourself in a situation were you are able to ride as many days of the week and for as many hours as possible. Preferably you should be under the supervision of a good horse trainer who can constantly correct your faults. You need a horse trainer who has a good eye for detail and who has a good track record for training horses and riders.
2 Fitness and a healthy diet.
To ride at your best you must be fit and healthy. A lot of riders believe that just riding their horse is enough, but many of the top Olympic riders also train in other ways, such as going to the gym or jogging. Nowadays those riders who are shortlisted for the Olympics consult both a nutritionist and a fitness expert not just for their horse but also for themselves. If you want to become a top rider you must start watching your fitness and diet to give you a head start over your competitors.
3 Determination.
You will often over hear people at competitions commenting “oh he or she wins because they have wealthy parents, an amazing horse, an indoor arena” etc. No one gets to the top unless they have unwavering determination. Virtually all of the top riders have suffered set backs and failures. Many of them did not have wealthy parents to pay for their horses and even those that did have put a huge amount of time and effort into their riding to achieve top place. Without determination you will stop at the first or second obstacle that is placed in your way.
So if your dream is to become a top horse rider
Decide on a plan of action. 1. Try to ride as often as possible under the supervision of a good horse trainer.2.Follow a separate exercise plan such as pilates for horse riders and watch what you eat.3. However many set backs you may have, remember what your goal is and keep taking small steps towards achieving it.
About the Author
Stal Amani is a top equestrian centre based in Belgium within 2 hours drive of most of the top jumping and dressage competitions in Europe. At Stal Amani we specialise in training riders and horses to compete in top level competition. Find out more about training and stabling your horse at Stal Amani by going to http://www.stalamani.com
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Horse rider appliances: English bridle and half chaps
Article by Moon
Half caps are a very fundamental appliances which is found in a difference of styles and are produced of different materials including leather, fiber etc. Half chaps are not only worn by the English players but also by the Americans.
Horse riding is a sport which is played for centuries. It is certainly a sport which have to vigorous training and proper dressage, for both horse and its rider. If that you have ability for horse riding, you can enter prestigious competitions and can earn big rewards. Depending on the style of riding, the rider and horse needs to use several equipment. The tool used here are an essential part of this sport. Every player desire to spend some considerable amount of time on selecting the horse rider tool. Few of the tools which are extremely essetial while doing horse riding are breeches, boots, English bridles, half chaps, polo shirts, riding gloves, riding helmet, protective vests etc. If you are a professiona rider you be in want to look like one, for which you have to carry most or all of the riding accessories. This will make a better impression on the spectators and the co-players you are competing with. Further, this is a game of the high-classes and the biggies, so fashion and luxury are absolutely the major basics of this game.
Half caps are a very basic component which is found in a variety of fashions and are produced of different materials including leather, fiber etc. Half chaps are not only worn by the English players but also by the Americans. They are basically worn on the lower parts of the legs. Half caps are very important component which makes the player comfortable and safeguard its lower leg. These horse riding apparels are basically worn on the outer area of the dress and are fixed with a Velcro or a zip.
Among the riding fashions, the famous one is English riding. In this style of riding the horses are armed with English bridles. Do you have any idea about the bridles? Well, these bridles basically are a tool used by the rider to control the horse. This is a headgear that is worn by the horse. English bridles have three elements including a headstall, the reins, and the bit. Bridles are available in several styles. There are large amount of manufacturing companies involved in this business, one of the leading name is Henri de Rivel.
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We are offering different type of horse riding apparels including English bridle and half chaps.
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Horse Rider Muscles
Article by Annette Willson
The muscles for horse riding differ from most sports.
Horse riding is a static posture, that is there is little movement in many of the joints in the body. The muscle action is by way of small range contractions, unlike playing a ball sport or running.The posture adjustments are finite and require strength, co-ordination and endurance.
Riding also requires a person to use both sides of the body equally. In most sports we are dominant handed. The horse riding muscles require specific training as do most sports. Our daily activities, jobs are mostly likely one handed and repetitive. This is not encouraging to good riding posture. As riders we need to build up and train both sides equally. We also need to control and train all of our body. The horse riding muscle are many.Posture is extremely important for the horse rider.
Training the horse riding muscles is very easy if it is thought through.
I have developed a pilates based exercise program specific to train the horse riding muscles. I teach riders how to isolate, test and train the deep core muscles. I teach riders how to perform and train specific muscle movement patterns and how to practice them in their daily lives.I teach riders how to train their horse riding muscles especially for riding.Check out the whole program at Applied Posture RidingTraining the horse riding muscles on a big physio ball is an ideal way to achieve results quickly. The ball can simulate the riding position is many ways. The rider is able to move the ball around using their pelvis and hamstrings. By following specific movement patterns the rider can gain flexibility through the pelvis and lower back. The ball encourages an upright posture similar to the horse riding posture. By adding some resistance exercises the horse riding muscles can be specifically trained.
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Annette Willson..Physiotherapist….. Horse Rider…… Horse Trainer……Pilates Teacher.. Author Applied Posture RidingPilates For Horse Riders
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Horse Riding – The Heavy Rider
Article by Lydia K Kelly
With a growing number of people suffering from obesity, it is not surprising that many riders are questioning their horse’s comfort at carrying their weight. The pressure to slim down is bad enough without worrying about your horse, but when you have an animal’s wellbeing to consider it can be difficult to know what to do. So how do you know if you are too heavy for your horse?
If you were to look at things purely from a pound for pound position, a horse can comfortably carry about 25% of their weight. That means that a 1000lb horse can manage 250lb of weight. Keep in mind that this must be calculated from the horse’s fit weight; if he is a hundred pounds overweight, it does not make him capable of carrying more weight. In fact, he should carry less weight since he is already carrying more than he should.
But life isn’t simple, and the pound for pound scale isn’t an accurate way of calculating the capability of a horse. There are many other factors to consider. For example, 250lb of floppy, bouncy rider are far harder to carry than 250lb of fit, balanced rider. While 250lb may seem like a lot of weight, it is not uncommon for a fit, tall man to weigh close to that. Some heavyset women can be very fit, and yet still weight well over 200lb. When calculating the weight your horse can manage, it is as important to consider your riding skill as to consider your weight.
Another factor is the conformation of your horse. While it may seem that a bigger horse would be able to carry more weight, this is not always the case. Sometimes a big horse is built in such a way that he has a weak back and cannot carry as much weight.
Consider a 15hh quarter horse with a short back and compact size and a long, lanky 16hh Thoroughbred. Purely looking at weight and height, it would seem logical that the 16hh Thoroughbred would be able to carry more weight. But, this is not the case. With a long back and a finer build, the Thoroughbred is not built to carry weight. Bred for racing for many years, Thoroughbreds are built for speed and for carrying a lightweight rider. The Quarter Horse may be smaller, but the shorter back and more compact muscling are far more suited to carrying weight. Quarter horses have been bred for sports where they are expected to carry weight, and be athletic at the same time.
If you are not sure if you are the right weight for you horse, you need to consider your horse’s condition carefully. If he is fit, has a reasonably short back, and is showing no signs of soreness, he’s probably doing just fine with your weight. While losing a few pounds would be good for both him and you, he is managing. On the other hand, if you horse is unfit, or has a long back, or is showing signs of soreness either in his back or in his limbs, you need to rethink your choice of mount.
This does not necessarily mean that you need a new horse. You can spend some time working on your weight, which always helps. But there are other things you can do. If your horse is not fit, see if you can find ways to get him fit. This could be longing him, or asking another rider to work with him a bit, if you do not have the time. Make sure that you saddle fits your horse well, and take some lessons to tune up your riding. Avoid doing a sitting trot, and try riding in a half seat when cantering. Keep high-impact riding to a minimum until you get your weight down.
Of course, if you horse is showing signs of soreness and you are not in a position to loose much weight, you may need to consider finding a horse better suited to your build. Your horse might be happier with a smaller rider, and you might feel better with a horse that fits you.
About the Author
Lydia K Kelly is a writer for HorseClicks, classifieds of warmblood horses for sale, used trailers, used saddles, and she is a featured author at www.ArticleKing.com
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Hello folks! Here’s a great new resource for info on sharing trails with horses, mountain bikers, and hikers: “What a Horse Sees!” — a short film illustrating safe ways of passing horse and rider on the trail — as seen on www.HorseSees.com. Here’s the nutshell version: When you meet a horse on the trail, make sure it knows you’re a mountain biker, not a mountain lion. Here’s how: • STOP — Horses spook easily, and may perceive movement, especially quiet movement, as a predator — and bolt. • TALK — Human speech is reassuring and comforting for the horse. Continue to talk until the horse has passed. • MOVE DOWN to the low side of the trail. If horse gets spooked, you don’t want it going off the steep side or horse and rider can be injured. This trail etiquette — stop, talk, and move down – to the low side of the trail — is based on the experiences of hikers, mountain bikers, and horse riders over many years, and is illustrated in our film What a Horse Sees! Happy trails! Everett Lewis Hiker, Mountain Biker, Horse Rider Producer of the film and website – What a Horse Sees! Everett is a horse rider, a mountain biker, and a hiker. A member of Back Country Horsemen, he helps maintain trails in the North Cascades Tree Farm, and helped create the 1200-mile Pacific Northwest Trail from Glacier National Park in Montana to the Pacific Ocean. Everett and his wife, Karen, live in Arlington, Washington, with four horses and three barn cats.
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Horse Equipment – How To Be A Smartly Dressed Horse Rider
Article by Nick Morgan
Horseback riding is one of the most demanding sports today. It does not only entail the rider’s physical strength but also his unity and coordination with the horse. It usually takes years before a rider achieves perfection both in form, stamina and speed. However, this sport should not take away the rider’s fashion sense and yet still reaching the comfortable point needed to perform the task.
Aside from sports, horseback riding can also be fun for both young and adults alike. For this reason, each horseback rider should have the appropriate horse riding apparel with him. This will not only give the rider a good fashion sense but as well as protection.
For the footwear, the following tips may be useful:
- Use high leather boots. Never use rubber shoes because it tends to slip from the stirrups.
- If you need to work in barn or farms, it is advisable to have them to be waterproof
For the headwear, cowboys wear hats in the past. But nowadays, horseback riders are now required helmets with ASTM certification. Always make sure that the helmet has this certification before wearing it. It may be quite expensive and yet it may be strong enough to absorb any impact made to it and therefore, protecting the wearer’s head.
For the clothing apparel, riders must be required to wear light-weight safety vests to lessen the the impact brought about by free fall in case of falling. Safety vests must also have the required ASTM certification to ensure its quality.
For the denims, it is advisable to wear chaps on top of your pants to protect the legs. There are several types of chaps:
- Straight and narrow leather leggings are called ‘stovepipes’. Its edge is flared to fit the boot’s arch. It is the oldest chaps used by cowboys that date back in the late 1870s.
- Batwing chaps are also made of leather with a bottom flare. These are designed to help the rider mount the horse easily. This also allows air circulation to provide a cooling comfort during the hot weather.
- Half-length chaps, or better known as chinks that cuts five to ten centimeters below the knee. The edges are laid with fringes. This type of chaps provides a cooler comfort and is used by horseback riders in warm countries.
Whether for sports or for fun, just make sure that the horse riding clothes that you are to wear must fit your body comfortably. The helmets, chaps and vests are not worn just to make a fashion statement on the ground. These are worn to protect the rider and lessen the damage that may occur in the event of falling. You can always choose cheaper ones but make sure that they meet the required standards set by the ASTM, otherwise your protection is compromised while having fun or racing to win.
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Nick Morgan has been involved with horses for most of his life. Visit the online shop where you can purchase a large selection of Horse Equipment. All horse and rider products are shipped to your door by national courier. Excellent service from one of the UK’s leading Equestrian Supplies shop.