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I was just wondering what you’d have to do to stop such a horse. I saw one recently and the rider was screaming and shouting for help and the horse was just bolting towards on-coming traffic as fast as it could and I’ve no idea what happened because horse and rider were out of sight in no time at all. So, how would a runaway horse be stopped?

I am writing an article about life in 19th century Poland. This type of riding is for necessity, not horse racing.

Recently I’ve decided I just want a start a new, so as part of this I want to start horse riding. What steps should I take towards becoming famous in horse riding? It’s not really the fame part, I just want to become like a competitive one.

Horse people spend years trying to find out information and techniques from different trainers for a few tips that help them with their horse back riding training before they ‘chance’ upon training that actually works for them successfully that they can instantly understand and practise the moves.

How many times do you see people practising the same move whether general riding, dressage, western, western pleasure or cutting and they repeat the same moves over and over with no improvement ‘locking’ their horse into a frame and getting mediocre results.

Then they sell their horse and buy a new one and unless the horse can ‘teach’ the rider the ‘move’ the same thing happens. When an experienced trainer hops on the horse they can execute moves that you didn’t know your horse was capable of – This is the SECRET- to learn and understand the required thinking and aids to ask and communicate to your horse and unite this with your correct body position that doesn’t lock or stiffen their frame.

Do you see people kick and hit their horse to move it and when the horse finally moves they jerk on the reins, and pull the mouth to make the horse uncomfortable – it’s no wonder that the horse doesn’t want to move!

Imagine being able to dance in self carriage and never having to continually repeat exercises with your horse, which they see as undeserved punishment! And better still, having the correct riding seat and the respect from your horse so it will move forwards willingly as you lift your energy!

This is why when you have the opportunity to acquire quality training information – You should take it- Read it – Understand it- Plan it and Practise it!

How do you know when the training offered is quality equestrian and horse back riding knowledge that is easily understandable to you?

A good trainer will tell you about the results they have obtained with other horses. The information that they provide will be clear and concise, being easy for you to understand as they discuss what you don’t want with your horse and then what you do want! You can understand clearly how to implement the training information with your horse, with examples of improvement being discussed with so you can see how to progress to that point and when it is obtained. Training tips and a free mailing list should be available to you – so you can communicate easily.

Most importantly great equestrian training is so substantial that it caters for horse back riders and horses of all equestrian disciplines – Western, English, Western Pleasure, Cutting, Reining, Hacking etc. to give breakthroughs and advance horse and horse back rider performance. Lets say a horse won’t go forwards properly, this isn’t a particular problem associated with one equestrian discipline -i.e dressage – it’s a communication and respect issue that can happen to all riders in any equestrian discipline – the equestrian rider needs to understand the theory and comprehend the bodily-kinesthetic knowledge of the moves – how to apply the training and aids, and know what to expect from the horse.

These key areas of training need to be available to the horse back rider in unison allowing an advance in equestrian training and performance, good horse training will equip you in all these areas – ending frustration created from no advance in horse back riding skills – due to only part of the training information being available to the horse back rider.

Suzanne Garrard has a post graduate degree in education and has been working with and training horses for 15 years – including horses that when purchased lacked impulsion or were a problem horse. She is passionate about continual and further education for horse and rider advancement. If you are looking to advance your equine performance and horse back riding skills, and increase your understanding of the equine language, whilst building you and your horses comfort zones and your leadership with the horse, so you are both confident and happy then click on [http://www.smarthorseandridercoaching.com] to get free training tips, join the mailing list and easily access comprehensive equestrian horse back rider training!

Author: Suzanne Garrard
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Staying fit is essential for any horse rider but especially for the discipline of dressage.

Now matter how much care, time and training you spend on your horse, if you neglect yourself then your neglecting half of your team.

Being fit means you will have more stamina. Regular horse duties are good for overall fitness but a specialized program is needed to obtain that extra edge.

The ability to be flexible and have muscle strength will increase your odds of avoiding injuries and will make learning dressage a more enjoyable experience.

Yoga is an excellent exercise to use for flexibility. It can be used in the morning as a quick warm up prior to riding and/or in the evening as a cool down. A daily routine of yoga will relax the mind and calm the spirit.

In conjunction with yoga, pilates cannot be overlooked. Pilates will give you the boost you are looking for because it combines strength training, balance and stamina into one discipline.

Starting on any pilates program is a good first step, however, you will want to do the exercises that will benefit you as a rider. Using specially created riding exercise programs will help you achieve your goals, because the creators already know the direction you are aiming for.

You may also want to consider a mild weight bearing routine along with your yoga and pilates. Use yoga as a warm-up and cool down and alternate the days you perform pilates and strenght training for optimum results. Feeding your body the appropriate fuel is important as well, so be sure to eat balanced meals with plenty of protein at regular intervals.

Remember the perfect combination for dressage fitness is strength, balance and flexibility.

To learn more dressage tips, visit http://www.dressageriders.info. Where you’ll find this and much more, including dressage wear.

Author: Ryssa Blanton
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How do you know when your horse is too small for you? Quite simply, when your horse can’t carry you comfortably, you’ve outgrown him. Of course, there are ways to outgrow a horse well before he feels physical discomfort. So how do you know when it’s time to upgrade to something a bit larger?

There are instances where your horse can handle your weight just fine, but you are simply too tall for your horse. How to tell? Well, if you are jumping over obstacles and your feet are banging on the rails, you are most likely too tall for your horse! But what about that same rider and horse who don’t jump? If the horse can still handle the weight of the rider, whether or not the rider is too tall for the horse is a matter or aesthetics. If you are showing your horse and feel that your size is going to affect the outcome of the competition, that’s a good reason to get a larger horse. Ask your instructor, a judge, or someone who is well-acquainted with your discipline to give you an honest assessment of how you fit your horse and whether or not that will have any bearing when you show your horse.

Which brings us to the fact that whether or not a horse fits a rider often has more to do with certain trends than it does with whether the horse can actually carry the rider. Today’s fashion, for example, dictates that humongous horses carry tiny riders. Some people feel that a horse is too small if the rider’s legs go more than halfway down its sides. On the other hand, disciplines like Western riding, endurance riding, and competitive trail riding focus more on the horse’s ability to carry the rider, and not how the rider looks on the horse.

When deciding whether you’ve outgrown your horse, ask yourself a few questions. First, ask yourself whether your horse is comfortable carrying you.

If you are showing your horse, ask your self if the size of your horse, compared to the size of you, might negatively impact competition results. If there is a size-related reason that you feel is going to hold you back, it may be time to get a larger horse.

Finally, ask yourself whether you want to compete and ride with your horse, or whether you want another horse. Sometimes, it may be all about competing with a particular horse, and the outcome may not be all that important. In other cases, the outcome is most important and the horse is just the means to the end. There is no right or wrong answer, and the answer will vary from rider to rider.

In some cases, outgrowing a horse has nothing to do with size, but has to do with how far a particular horse can take you. If you are a rider who is improving and is ready to move on to the next level, you may need another horse to get you there.

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I was just wondering what you’d have to do to stop such a horse. I saw one recently and the rider was screaming and shouting for help and the horse was just bolting towards on-coming traffic as fast as it could and I’ve no idea what happened because horse and rider were out of sight in no time at all. So, how would a runaway horse be stopped?

I’m not looking at teaching the horse to throw the rider. The horse is very good natured and very willing to learn. If you fall off this horse, she will turn around and nudge you back on your feet and stand perfectly still as you get on, saddle or bareback. I’ve seen one other person train their horse like this but their method was rather cruel.
I’m not trying to make her a "rodeo" bucking horse. Far from it. She already knows a few simple tricks like laying down and kneeling. I want to train her to give straight-line bucks, no longer then 10 or 15 seconds. Any longer and it could hurt her. The object is to stay on and get the hardest bucks without being thrown. This is nothing but another trick for her.