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Par Samantha J Jane

Nous nous donnons beaucoup de peine pour nous rendre confortables par temps chaud, climatisation, ventilateurs, boissons de froid. Que devrions-nous faire pour assurer nos chevaux sommes-nous également traversants confortable notre été chaud, sec et poussiéreux ?

1. Sur la liste prioritaire - l'eau

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… non, pas par moi. mais je voudrais crier ceci dehors à d'autres fervents de cheval… et à cheval emballant des fervents !

Écoutez Kevin Stafford (aka kdawg68) de Le Horseplayer aspirant parlez de la Floride Derby le week-end passé avec les garçons de La Mafia de sports emplacement… plus de ICI. Le podcast a été fait le 29 mars 2008.

Par Fiona Stone

En faisant des emplettes pour un cheval il y a quelques règles de base pour rencontrer le succès. Faites-vous une faveur et lisez cette directive si vous voulez une transition douce dans votre prochain achat d'un équin. Tous les acheteurs intéressés aux chevaux sont intéressés pour différentes raisons. La chose la plus importante que vous pouvez faire pour vous-même est se connaissent. Se connaître vous mènera finalement à comprendre ce que vous devez viser pour dans trouver le cheval « droit ». Par exemple, si vous n'avez jamais possédé un cheval avant n'achetez pas un cheval non formé ou jeune pour cette matière. Le marché est en ce moment tel que vous pouvez trouver un puits avez cassé le cheval expérimenté pour un bon prix. Also understand a horse will not train you, you need to find someone to help you learn how to become a good rider and a responsible horse owner. A well trained horse makes this transition a lot smoother if your new at being a horse owner.

Here are some steps to go by

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You’ve had your very first experience with riding a horse and it was absolutely wonderful. However, even if you’re having the best time of your life, you can’t stay up there forever. Eventually, you will need to get off that horse. Luckily, it is not very hard to dismount a horse. In fact, it is actually quite easy, as long as you don’t just try to jump off.

Before you do anything else, you will need to make sure your horse is no longer moving. After all, you wouldn’t try to step out of a moving car, right? A moving horse is just as dangerous. Once your horse is standing still, it is time to swing out of the saddle. Remember, just because he has stopped, there is no guarantee that your horse won’t start moving again, so be sure you never let go of the reins, even after you are on the ground.

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You’ve managed to make it up on top of your horse and boy, is it a long way down! Now, how do you get him to move? After all, you don’t want to make an animal this big mad when you are on his back. Surely you aren’t supposed to kick him, right?

Actually, yes, people do kick their horses to get them moving, but it is more like a gentle tap of the heel against the horse’s side than a true kick. You will also need to squeeze his sides and you may even need to gently tap him with a riding crop to signal that it is time for him to move faster or prepare to jump over an obstacle.

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So, it’s time for your very first horseback ride and you just can’t wait to jump on that horse’s back so you can gallop off into the sunset. However, before you ride off on your horse, you will need to tack him up and then you will need to figure out how to actually get up there.

When you tack up a horse, you should start by fastening his halter to the crossties before you do anything else. Once he is properly secured to the crossties, it is time to move on to the next step, using your body brush and your hoof pick. Lift up each foot and clean it to be sure that there are no pebbles lodged in the hoof. Then, brush your horse’s back and sides to be sure that there is no dirt on his body. Once the horse is wearing a saddle blanket and saddle, even a little dirt can create sores on his back. These two simple grooming steps are extremely important, since they help you make sure that your horse is comfortable while you are riding him. After all, an unhappy or uncomfortable horse is not a safe horse.

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While there is certainly nothing wrong with riding your horse just for fun and relaxation, competing in events can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Competing brings you and your horse closer together and improves your riding skills. Whether you like to complete intricate dressage movements, jump hurdles or rope calves, you can find an event that is perfect for you and your horse.

Most people who think of horse events think about the hunt seat sport, which actually has two parts. You will enter flat classes and jumping classes. Flat classes are classes where you and your horse are judged by the way you work together on the ground. Jumping classes judge your horse’s grace and ability as he goes over jumps.

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If you want to successfully train a horse, you should consider adding some special equipment to your tack room. While you may be able to make do with the tack you already have, training will be much more challenging without the right tools. At a minimum, you should have a halter, a lead rope, a bridle, a bit and a saddle. If you want to work with your horse while you are on the ground, you will also need a longe line, a longeing cavesson, a longe whip, and a good pair of leather gloves.

For horses that are learning the basics, you will need to start with the halter. This is the most important piece of tack you can own and you will be using it long after you finish training your horse, so don’t be afraid to invest in a nice one. Halters are loose fitting and very adjustable, so you shouldn’t have a problem finding one that fits your horse properly. Once your horse is accustomed to wearing a halter, you will need to teach him to accept a lead rope. Again, this is a piece of tack you will use well after your horse is well trained.

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If you are figuring up the cost of buying a horse and haven’t added in the cost of tack, you will need to reevaluate your budget. Horse tack is an essential part of owning a horse, whether you plan to ride your horse for pleasure or compete in equestrian sport events. Tack doesn’t just allow you to control your horse. It also helps protect you so that you can enjoy riding horses more safely.

The first piece of tack a horse is introduced to is usually a halter and this piece of equipment continues to be used throughout the horse’s life. Most horses learn to tolerate a halter before they are even weaned, enabling their owners to easily lead them securely from their stalls to the pasture or secure them to cross ties for grooming. Although leather halters are still popular, nylon halters are also a favorite with horse owners. Along with a halter, you should buy a lead rope. The lead rope attaches to the halter and allows you to safely lead your horse.

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While most people realize they will need a saddle to ride their horses, they may not be aware of all the reasons why they should use a saddle instead of riding bareback. Saddles are often more comfortable than riding bareback, since many horses have bony backs. A saddle also is safer than riding bareback, since the stirrups and pommel provide some support for beginning riders. For Western riders, saddles are like an extra hand, since the saddle horn can easily be used to hold ropes.

To get a rough idea of whether a saddle will fit your horse, you should measure the width of his back. Then, measure the width of the inside of the saddle you are considering. If the widths are similar, the saddle may fit your horse. However, be sure you talk to your feed and tack supplier about whether you can exchange the saddle for a different model if it is too small or too large for the horse or is uncomfortable for you.

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