There are a lot of sports now which involves different kinds of animals. One of which is the horse back riding. Although this is really a very fun to watch sport, there are things that are highly needed before you can get into it. For girls, pikeur jacket is very much needed to observe proper attire. And of course, one of the most obvious and a major needed would be your own horse.
Horses need gentle care. They have to feel that they are wanted rather then needed. In this kind of sport, you have to be sure that your animal do not fear you or do not regard you as a boss but as someone who cares and loves them. There are proper ways of taking care of them.
Check each part of their body. You should not miss anything so you will really see how each corner looks. Check if there is something that you do not usually observe on him. If there is anything, make sure that you are going to have it consulted or have it cured immediately to avoid any bad effects on your horse. No matter how little it may seem, you really have to give an attention to it.
Now you are ready for grooming him. Start with curing him then brush his mane and tail. Pick his hooves and then brush him with a hard brush then followed by a softer one. That is to make sure that he really will look good in his mane and tail.
Next would be the bridle and saddle. You first have to get your tack and put the saddle blanket on him. For you to be able to know that the saddle fits perfectly, you need to tighten its girth. Then put the reins on his head and the bin in his mouth. In case he will toss his head up, call someone taller than you to help you out. Checking the straps is very much needed for safety before you lead them to your riding area.
Recheck the girth. Some of them really loves puffing out their chest by the time you place the girth on. You need to roll down the stirrups. Each stirrup has to be as long as your arm. Then you have to mount your horse.
Keep your animal in shape by exercising. You can take a ride on him for as long as you want but make sure that you go down every now and then so he will not get sores. If you want to ride for at least 2 hours, you also need to give them time to drink and take a break.
Note that giving them too much liquid will make them sick. Hose them off if they are wet and make sure that the temperature reaches above 52 degrees Fahrenheit. To take off excess water, only use a sweat scraper. Most horses are actually afraid of the hose, in that case, you may use a wet sponge instead.
Keeping their stalls neat is of course part of their hygiene. You need to be certain that it is dry. That is needed because when it is wet, it can cause smelly odor which will be really hard to take off. Also give them the right amount of water in a clean bucket.
Horses need gentle care. They have to feel that they are wanted rather then needed. In this kind of sport, you have to be sure that your animal do not fear you or do not regard you as a boss but as someone who cares and loves them. There are proper ways of taking care of them.
Check each part of their body. You should not miss anything so you will really see how each corner looks. Check if there is something that you do not usually observe on him. If there is anything, make sure that you are going to have it consulted or have it cured immediately to avoid any bad effects on your horse. No matter how little it may seem, you really have to give an attention to it.
Now you are ready for grooming him. Start with curing him then brush his mane and tail. Pick his hooves and then brush him with a hard brush then followed by a softer one. That is to make sure that he really will look good in his mane and tail.
Next would be the bridle and saddle. You first have to get your tack and put the saddle blanket on him. For you to be able to know that the saddle fits perfectly, you need to tighten its girth. Then put the reins on his head and the bin in his mouth. In case he will toss his head up, call someone taller than you to help you out. Checking the straps is very much needed for safety before you lead them to your riding area.
Recheck the girth. Some of them really loves puffing out their chest by the time you place the girth on. You need to roll down the stirrups. Each stirrup has to be as long as your arm. Then you have to mount your horse.
Keep your animal in shape by exercising. You can take a ride on him for as long as you want but make sure that you go down every now and then so he will not get sores. If you want to ride for at least 2 hours, you also need to give them time to drink and take a break.
Note that giving them too much liquid will make them sick. Hose them off if they are wet and make sure that the temperature reaches above 52 degrees Fahrenheit. To take off excess water, only use a sweat scraper. Most horses are actually afraid of the hose, in that case, you may use a wet sponge instead.
Keeping their stalls neat is of course part of their hygiene. You need to be certain that it is dry. That is needed because when it is wet, it can cause smelly odor which will be really hard to take off. Also give them the right amount of water in a clean bucket.
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