The Sport of Horseback Riding

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The Sport of Horseback Riding

• Horses are wonderful creatures
• Riding is rewarding
• There are levels of riding pleasure,
  competitive, show
• Styles of riding are English and Western

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English Riding has categories Dressage,
jumping, and hunt class. Dressage is like a
ballet with horses and requires great skill and
discipline. Jumping is exciting for the rider
and the horse as well. Foxhunting requires
endurance and stamina.
English riding also has classes Dressage, Show
Jumping, Hunt and Foxhunting. Dressage is like a
ballet with horses and requires much skill and
patience. Show jumping is fun and exciting for
the rider as well as the horse. Foxhunting
requires endurance and stamina, but is quite an
experience.

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The Sport of Horseback Riding

• Horseback Riding involves horsemanship, the
  ability to know horses, their temperaments, and
  how to care for them.
• Not all horses are created equal!

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The Sport of Horseback Riding

• Horses are used for therapeutic purposes for the
  handicapped and physically challenged.
• Owning a horse requires commitment and
  dedication. They are not like house pets.

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The Sport of Horseback Riding

• Personally, I am currently being schooled in
  jumping. It is rewarding to learn a new level of
  riding and progress as you actually learn how to
  flow as one with the horse.
• The horse seems to understand and responds with
  cooperation and seems to enjoy the workout as
  well!