There are a lot of sports now which involves different kinds of animals. One of which is the horse back riding. Although this is really a very fun to watch sport, there are things that are highly needed before you can get into it. For girls, pikeur jacket is very much needed to observe proper attire. And of course, one of the most obvious and a major needed would be your own horse.
Horses are a bit like humans as well. They really want to be well taken cared of by the people who make use of them in any ways. What they need is a friend. Although you will be commanding them, you still have to reduce making them feel like they really have to follow you.
Check them from head to toe. That should be the very first thing that you need to do. Be certain that you do not miss any parts of them. In case there is anything unusual or something which you have not noticed before, prioritize it. That is to avoid making things worst. Being able to attend to it will save you and your pet.
Now you are ready for grooming him. Start with curing him then brush his mane and tail. Pick his hooves and then brush him with a hard brush then followed by a softer one. That is to make sure that he really will look good in his mane and tail.
Next would be the bridle and saddle. You first have to get your tack and put the saddle blanket on him. For you to be able to know that the saddle fits perfectly, you need to tighten its girth. Then put the reins on his head and the bin in his mouth. In case he will toss his head up, call someone taller than you to help you out. Checking the straps is very much needed for safety before you lead them to your riding area.
Rechecking the girth must be done. There are some who really likes puffing their chest, resulting the girth to be misplaced. After checking it, the next thing you have to do is roll the stirrups downwards. Check if it is already as long as your arm.
Keep your animal in shape by exercising. You can take a ride on him for as long as you want but make sure that you go down every now and then so he will not get sores. If you want to ride for at least 2 hours, you also need to give them time to drink and take a break.
Too much amount of water will make him sick. If he is wet, use a hose to keep it dry and note that the temperature has to be 52 degrees Fahrenheit. You may use a sweat scraper to take out excess water. In case your horse has a different reaction on the hose, you can use a wet sponge.
Clean their stalls regularly. Just like you, they too do not want to live somewhere dirty. Use a straw, shavings or whatever would be easier for you. You need to make sure that everything is dry since they will be smelling really bed if left wet. Always give them fresh water. Not only that, also, make sure that their bucket is clean.
Horses are a bit like humans as well. They really want to be well taken cared of by the people who make use of them in any ways. What they need is a friend. Although you will be commanding them, you still have to reduce making them feel like they really have to follow you.
Check them from head to toe. That should be the very first thing that you need to do. Be certain that you do not miss any parts of them. In case there is anything unusual or something which you have not noticed before, prioritize it. That is to avoid making things worst. Being able to attend to it will save you and your pet.
Now you are ready for grooming him. Start with curing him then brush his mane and tail. Pick his hooves and then brush him with a hard brush then followed by a softer one. That is to make sure that he really will look good in his mane and tail.
Next would be the bridle and saddle. You first have to get your tack and put the saddle blanket on him. For you to be able to know that the saddle fits perfectly, you need to tighten its girth. Then put the reins on his head and the bin in his mouth. In case he will toss his head up, call someone taller than you to help you out. Checking the straps is very much needed for safety before you lead them to your riding area.
Rechecking the girth must be done. There are some who really likes puffing their chest, resulting the girth to be misplaced. After checking it, the next thing you have to do is roll the stirrups downwards. Check if it is already as long as your arm.
Keep your animal in shape by exercising. You can take a ride on him for as long as you want but make sure that you go down every now and then so he will not get sores. If you want to ride for at least 2 hours, you also need to give them time to drink and take a break.
Too much amount of water will make him sick. If he is wet, use a hose to keep it dry and note that the temperature has to be 52 degrees Fahrenheit. You may use a sweat scraper to take out excess water. In case your horse has a different reaction on the hose, you can use a wet sponge.
Clean their stalls regularly. Just like you, they too do not want to live somewhere dirty. Use a straw, shavings or whatever would be easier for you. You need to make sure that everything is dry since they will be smelling really bed if left wet. Always give them fresh water. Not only that, also, make sure that their bucket is clean.
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