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1). Horses; Hunters and Jumpers
Copyright 2006 Rob Daniels
Within the discipline of show jumping there are two distinct subdisciplines: hunters and jumpers. On a jumping course, it is up to the rider to cue the horse when it reaches the best take-off point. Connecting your horse from the hind legs, through the back to the bit will prevent most of resistance problems that horses have with jumping.
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2). Responsible Horse And Pony Owners Reap Rewards
By sheer diligence and industrious output, horses have endeared themselves to mankind.
Article tags: horse, pony, equine, horseback riding, horse racing, rodeo
3). Horses and Their Regions
Copyright 2006 Rob Daniels
Horses thrived and survived in various regions and climates. Each area developed distinct breeds with qualities that were vital to the people of that region. In many ways, horses changed the lives of the people they served. Desert Nomads and Horses
In the desert and grasslands, camels are more practical as they can survive long periods without food and water, unlike horses.
Article tags: horse, horses, icelandic, viking, rider, pony
4). Basics of Horse Care
Copyright 2006 Rob Daniels
Horses are amazingly beautiful and sensitive creatures. Horses require not only understanding and patience to have a horse as a pet, it also requires a whole lot of care.
Herd Mentality:
Observe horses in the herd system, each horse's welfare in the wild depends upon an instinctive submission to the discipline of the herd.
Article tags: horses, horse, equine, equestrian, horse care, riding, horseback riding, rider, care, how to, barn, hoof, health, pony, thoroughbred
5). Dressage Competitions and Riding
Copyright 2006 Rob Daniels
At the lowest levels, dressage tests are very simple, with the emphasis on basic training. At its basic level, if you make your horse move forward, or stop, you have performed dressage movements.
The ancient Greeks were the first to practice dressage in preparation for war. Developed by the Greeks for cavalry officers, dressage evolved as a means of controlling the horse in battle.
Article tags: dressage, horse, horses, dressage horse, riding, horseback riding, rider, pony, horse show, cavalry, dressage tests, art of dressage, riding, equestrian, equine
6). Choosing the Best Bit for a Young Horse.
When starting a young horse, (or when riding any horse for that matter) the two most important and influential pieces of tack are in my opinion, the saddle and the bit. The saddle is important for obvious reasons, but the bit often seems to be overlooked as being an equally important piece of equipment. The bit is one of the primary means of communication.
Article tags: horse bit, tack, horse, pony, young horse, youngster, choosing a bit, bitting horses, which bit should i use on my horse, selecting a bit, bit information, information on horse bits
7). The History Of Horses And Texas
A short history lesson on Horses and Texas.
Article tags: horses, horseback, horse classifieds, buying, selling, train, pony, equine, for sale, horse training, history