Horse Information and Tips for RidersCollection of information about horseback riding, various riding disciplines, equine history and equestrian tips.Horse Breeds- May 30, 2006 There are around four hundred breeds of horses. These breeds can be classified into several categories: draft horses, ponies, light harness horses and saddle horses. Horse Breedshttp://www.riding-stable.com/articles/horse-breeds.htm Horse Riding Safety- May 23, 2006 Studies by the Center for Disease Control show that horse back riding accounts for a large percentage of the serious accidents reported yearly.Based on numbers of participants injured, the most dangerous horse activity is riding for pleasure. Injuries occurred most in outdoor recreational areas, followed by commercial stables or riding schools. No amount of experience will protect a rider's head in a fall. Horse Riding Safetyhttp://www.riding-stable.com/articles/horse-riding-safety.htm Jumpers- May 16, 2006 Jumper courses are very demanding, calling for technical accuracy on the part of the rider and absolute obedience from the horse. Connecting with the horse from the hind legs, through the back to the bit will prevent most of resistance problems that horses have with jumping. As the riders head toward the jump, they focus on the rhythm of your horse's strides. Jumpershttp://www.riding-stable.com/articles/jumper.htm Understanding Dressage- May 15, 2006 Dressage achieves balance, suppleness, and obedience with the purpose of improving and facilitating the horse's performance of normal tasks. This discipline is elegance in motion, where every movement made by horse and rider is choreographed to perfection. Understanding Dressagehttp://www.riding-stable.com/articles/understanding-dressage.htm Horses from Regions- May 15, 2006 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. Horses From Various Regionshttp://www.riding-stable.com/articles/horses-from-regions.htm Hunters and Jumpers- May 9, 2006 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. Hunters and Jumpershttp://www.riding-stable.com/articles/jumping-disciplines.htm |