Steeplechase competitions
Steeplechases are among the equestrian events that are widespread in many countries.
Steeplechase, or steeplechase, is held on a specially equipped track up to 8 km long, which runs through areas with small differences in altitude and different soil (green or sandy track, plowed field). Continue reading
Race
This is an exciting spectacle, which is followed with unwavering attention and sports passion by fans at the racetracks. But racing is also a serious business that professionals are engaged in: horse breeders, trainers, jockeys.
The main goal of racing is to test the performance of riding horses, to identify the speed, endurance, and desire to get ahead of rivals inherent in each horse. Continue reading
Horseback riding. Rules, teams, training
Training in horse riding for novice riders should be preceded by theoretical training and mastering the techniques of bridling, saddling, leading the horse in the lead, parsing the reins when landing, riding and Dismounting from the horse
When riding in an open or closed arena, a certain order is required, which helps to maintain the designations, arena figures, rules, as well as commands and instructions. Continue reading
The process of collecting horses:
Collection – balancing the horse under the rider, to give it a position from which the horse easily performs movements in any direction.
The collection consists in the fact that the horse brings the hind legs under the body and gives the head in the back of the head with a slightly raised neck. Continue reading
Setting the horse’s head, setting the legs
Resolution – a small turn of the horse’s head to the right or left, so that the rider can see half of its eye. Achieved by the action of reins and shanks. It is used in the arena when performing turns, races, volts and side movements.
Setting the feet – a set of individual features of the support and the relative position of the horse’s legs. Continue reading
