Horse Care For Beginners

Since doing my original Post, “Here’s How To Fall Off Your Horse” I’ve come across a couple of articles on the subject which I felt had great content. So with the permission of the authors’ I’ve put them in this Post and trust you’ll find them helpful.
Getting Back on the Horse – How to Overcome a Fear of Riding. Horseback riding is a fun and enjoyable pastime enjoyed by many – and it’s a very safe activity if you follow the guidelines and take the recommended safety precautions. Of course, sometimes accidents do happen – horses are independent creatures and they can sometimes throw a rider when they become alarmed or startled.

In the life of every rider occasions will arise when it’s desirable or even necessary to leave the saddle in a hurry and without formality. The problem is to achieve this action without incurring more danger than is involved in staying on the horse. Unfortunately there is very little time to think out, much less apply, any kind of technique.

Based on talking to the Instructors at my local Saddle Club, here are some of the more common mistakes that are frequently made by riders who take on the responsibility of becoming a new horse owner. See if any of them apply to you!

The Wintec 2000, a strong contender in the synthetic all purpose family saddle field. Toward the top of the all purpose range, this great multi discipline saddle offers exceptional performance. It feature Flexibloc inset panels that form to your horse and you, the rider, working with the deep designed Equisuade saddle to promote a stronger riding position. The popularity of this saddle is understandable when you consider the Wintec 2000 offers the best of all worlds to riders.

The Pessoa AO Saddle. This, Pessoa’s principal jumping saddle is a classic and has already hit their their top seller mark. It’s ideal for a wide range of riders, amateurs and experienced riders alike both of whom who will appreciate the quality and comfort of this jumping saddle. Plus it’s standard or lengthened flaps provide an element of individual choice when selecting the saddle and the square cantle, deep seat build ensures a secure ride position

It’s very important for the health and well being of your horse that you protect him from the elements and keep him comfortable by choosing the right horse wear such as rugs, boots, and bandages.
Horse Rugs – There is a variety of rugs which you can use for your horse but many types are types are designed for a particular purpose with a few that can be versatile.

This article deals with the subject of grooming and, in particular, body-clipping. Although the following discusses the body-clipping of Gypsy Vanner horses, the principles outlined are common to the grooming and clipping of all breeds.

Generally types of horse bits are divided into either Snaffles and Curb bits. A somewhat simplistic division but in this post we’re looking in more detail at the different types of Snaffle and some of the more exotic features you can find on this, what seems to be just a humble bit

Most horse bits follow the principle of either direct pressure or leverage pressure. The Pelham bit, as does the Swiss Army Knife ,tries to fit all features into one. Basicially horse bits are split into two main categories. Snaffles are what are called direct pressure bits where the reins transmit the force directly to the mouth piece.

Irrespective of what you may call them: equestrian bridles, horse bridles, or just plain old ‘bridles’, bridling a horse is not as easy as it may seem. If you do something wrong, it may be do long term trauma to your horse. And you may may be affected or injured as well.