...Preparing a Horse to Ride (Informational) Why does it take so long to get a horse ready to ride? Grooming is an essential part of the process. The whole purpose of cleaning the horse off before it is ridden is to make sure there is no dirt, cuts, or injuries on the skin and to keep your tack clean and well maintained. It isn’t healthy to wash a horse off with soap and water all the time, as it dries out the skin and hair. If the dirt is allowed to stay on the skin it will begin to look bad and may also cause crud. It’s not just about the ride, it’s about the proper care and health of your animal. It takes time to groom a horse and adjust the tack correctly, so the horse is comfortable and willing to work. Tack that is not properly adjusted can cause injuries to the horse and rider. The steps one takes in the process of preparing the horse to ride needs to flow in a specific order to save time in the long run. Following the steps that are prepared below will also help to create an everlasting bond between horse and rider. Begin by gathering all the necessary supplies that are needed and bring them to the location where the horse will be stationed for the grooming and tacking process. It’s convenient to have all of the grooming supplies in one container, make making sure everything needed in is in the container to begin with so there won’t be a need to take the ever so annoying trip back to the tack room for forgotten items. The container should include: a hard...
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...Horse back riding is a hobby that i enjoyed doing when i was a kid because i went to a horse back riding camp. Many people think that riding a horse is difficult, when in fact it is not hard at all. People can easily learn how to ride a horse when they follow these basic steps. First you will need to learn how to tack a horse, the first thing that you will need to do is tie up your horse. Next you will have to groom the horse brush the horse and pick out the feet with a hoof pick. The third step is to out on the blanket and then the saddle pad. After you put the pads on you have to put the saddle It should sit in the middle of the saddle pad, make sure it doesn't interfere with the horse's shoulder. Then you have to put on the girth which is a band attached to a saddle, used to secure it on a horse by being fastened around its stomach. After you have to unbuckle the cross ties, the cross ties are what ties the horse to the post so you can saddle the horse up. Then you have to put the bit in the horse mouth, and then put the head piece over the horses head. The you have to buckle the chin strap you should be able to put two fingers under neath the buckle. Also you have to buckle the throat latch make sure you can put four fingers underneath the throat latch. Before getting on the horse, need to check the girth and make sure that it is tight enough. Also you must check the stirrups, that is where you put your feet and make sure they are long enough to fit your feet properly...
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...Saddles are provided for any person that are interested in riding horses, they can range anywhere from dressage saddles to American saddles. Dressage saddles are very light compared to a American saddle, but they look more like a English saddle. The dressage saddle is used for more english type of riding, including showing, jumping events or any kind of performing event. They are made out of wood, spring steel or composite. A dressage saddles comes with a variety of tack on it, including the flap where the inside of your upper thigh would lay and cantle where your lower back rests on. A dressage saddle has no horn unlike a America saddle, a horn is at the top center of the saddle. The pommel is a bit higher and the deepest point of the saddle is more forward, to allow a longer leg position. Looking to find a brand new cheap dressage saddle is impossible unless you look for a used one. New saddles can range from one thousand dollars to five thousand dollars....
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...for certain conditions in the horse. When done properly, the AAEP considers pin firing an acceptable form of therapy. (Editor's note: In 2006, the AAEP updated its position on pin firing to read: “Thermocautery may have therapeutic value for certain conditions in the horse. When applied judiciously and in conjunction with appropriate analgesia and aftercare, the AAEP considers the modality an acceptable form of therapy in cases that have proven refractory to conventional treatment.”) Pin firing is a therapy that uses a small, red-hot probe to cause cauterization (burning) of tissue in horses with chronic injuries to produce an abundant, serous inflammatory process. As opposed to other inflammation processes such as infections or bruising, serum has little or no fibrin (clotting material) or cellular content and does not coagulate. Firing causes maximal exudation, or oozing, and minimal tissue degeneration. The flooding of serum seems to flush out any chronic irritation, and it does not displace old scar tissue. Firing is done more often in racehorses than in other performance horses, and has been used for more than a century in conditions of recurring injuries such as a splint, curb, or chronic bowed tendon. The process is performed under sedation and local anesthesia, and the pain inflicted is fairly short-lived and usually well-tolerated by the patient. Here is a typical example of the cycle of a horse which warrants pin firing. A Standardbred horse might, in horseman's terms,...
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...my beat up, brown and cream, 1980, Bronco, in the trailer lot near two, very large, fancy stock trailers, and walked up to the front of the barn where it met with the arena, as I saw Stark riding a small, sorrel, gelding around, working on his stopping, backing, and his general ability to move off of his hind end, my life began to be put into perspective, and I knew nothing, but I so badly wanted to learn! I climbed upon one of the hitching posts and rested my feet upon the seven foot panel, watching as this man very effortlessly, loped this young colt, and made it look so wonderfully beautiful, no trouble at all. When he was finished he walked that now sweating, and heaving, gelding to where I sat along the rail, and stepped off of his horse, opened the gate and walked up to me. I quickly slid off of the hitching rail, and rushed to meet him at the gate. He extended his large, muscular hand in my direction, and I snatched it up like a hungry pup snapping at a steak, I eagerly shook his hand, with a sheepish grin. He never smiled, only asked if I was willing to work - hard and cheap. I nodded enthusiastically, six dollars an hour, and all the knowledge my little brain could hold. I looked like a too eager idiot, but I didn’t care, I got a job, and my dream job at that, I never realized what an impact that job would have on my life, and what great knowledge and tools I would take from it. I’ve never really been a sentimental-type well not in a pack rat sense, I’ve always been more...
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...shoulders fall in front of the line, as do the knees, the hips fall behind it. A correct jumping position gives the horse the freedom to jump the obstacle, allowing it to keep the forelegs and hind legs tight, thereby decreasing the chance of a rail down or a fall. It also provides the rider the support needed to stay out of the horse's way while still maintaining a secure seat so that the horse is less likely to fall on landing. The problem I have is that I look down when going over the fence. This could hinder my performance as I would have less chance of knowing where I was, and also it may affect my overall position. EFFECTS- consider effects on both technique and overall performance CORRECT TECHNICAL MODEL – make a direct comparison between your technique to that of an elite performer. Named Elite performer:- Ellen Whitaker Having watched Ellen Whitaker perform a round of show jumping, showing the jumping position over every fence and compared her to myself, I can see that I look down instead of up and forwards, the way I’m heading. Ellen performs the jumping position perfectly, her legs stay nice and bent and powerful. She folds her body forward at the hips, but not too far forward, as doing this would put most of your weight over the front on the horse and may cause the horse to fall or trip when landing. She also gives her hands forwards to allow the horse to stretch its neck over the fence. Whereas when I show jump, SECTION C – CORRECTION- relevant theory topic...
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...caldene rider ellen whita...advertise hereplace your ad sell a horse advertise your equine business loan a horse Find on horsemart Horses(2627) Horseboxes & Trailers(606) Equipment(1129) Services(154) Pets & Livestock(3) Property(940) Stallions at Stud(37) Equestrian News All horses for sale Sell a horse Young Riders fund Equestrian Shop Avoid Online Scams Horse Breeds Business Advertising Private Advertising costs Team Caldene rider Ellen Whitaker explains the importance of approaching a course of show jumps safely and correctly Monday 18 May 2009 Riding A Show Jumping Course Jumping a course of fences is all about putting into practice the hours spent schooling on the flat and pole work. They should all start to come into play now. The next step is to tackle a course of small fences. Your confidence here is vital, if you are not fully in control and committed to jumping you will be sending mixed signals to your horse and he will not do what you are trying to ask him to do. It is only when you are sure in your own mind and your horse is ready that it is time to tackle a course. Jumping a few small courses at home is a must if you plan to take your horse to a competition, not only because you are getting him used to it but also that you are not surrounded by the public which could put you and your horse off. Taking your horse round a course of fences at home also means that you will...
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...sport that requires the horse and rider to perform a series of predetermined movements from memory. It is a highly skilled form of riding that is performed in competition or just for fun. A leg yield is introduced in first level dressage, and it is when the horse is moving forward and sideways at the same time. The horse’s shoulders and haunches travel on the same track while being bent away from the direction they are moving. Since it is introduced so early, it is important that you and your horse learn how to do it correctly. To learn how to do a leg yield you will need: a tacked up horse in whatever style you prefer, a helmet and boots, and a flat open space such as an arena. You will begin by warming up your horse however you would normally. I prefer doing twenty meter circles each direction in the walk, trot, and canter while doing transitions. It really helps get the horse on your aids which will in turn help the horse learn how to leg yield. Once your horse is efficiently warmed up,...
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...factor to many horse owners in achieving the best athletic performance possible, concurrently ensuring maximum comfort for both horse and rider. Ill-fitting saddles are also recognised as a critical factor in the development of back problems. The equine back can be a problematic pathology for clinicians in terms of diagnosis; clinical signs can often appear to be very subtle and can comprise of behavioural and gait abnormalities. Commercial services are now available that offer saddle pressure sensor pads that can be placed under a saddle, pad or rug to measure specific pressure points, and forces that are exerted on different areas of the equine back. This data can be analysed further to detect specific pressure points that are influenced by rider position or tack. The purpose of this work is to review the practicality and reliability of commercially available saddle pressure sensors, along with evaluating if there is a place for them in monitoring performance and assessing potential harmful influences on the equine back. Veterinary surgeons are often required to assess lameness and back problems in horses, and identify the cause of this problem; hence this work will also review the practicalities of saddle pressure sensors for use in veterinary and performance settings. Introduction Correct saddle fit is...
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...Candidates are advised to apply for BHS Membership at least 6 weeks before submitting an exam application. Membership subs may accompany an exam application but please allow extra time for processing. If you have applied for Membership but have not received your number, you may still apply for an exam - please state the date you applied for membership, method of payment and whether your application was made by post, telephone or over the internet. Please return this form with fee to: The Education Department, BHS, Abbey Park, Stareton, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2XZ Tel: 02476 840508 Fax: 02476 840501 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: CENTRE: DATE: CENTRE: DATE: CENTRE: DATE: BHS MEMBERSHIP NUMBER : Date of Expiry : MR / MRS / MS / MISS / OTHER STAGE 2 SURNAME Maiden Name FIRST NAMES IN FULL APPLICATION FORM PERMANENT ADDRESS EXAM REQUIRED (tick box) BHS STAGE 2 CARE Postcode Tel: OTHER ADDRESS (To which any correspondence should be sent) RIDING Tel: UNITS ONLY Date of Birth (tick relevant boxes on form attached) Height Weight Unique Learner No (if applicable) Date and Centre required: Fee Enclosed: £ 2nd Choice: 3rd Choice: 4th Choice: Receipt Required YES/NO Date Received: CREDIT/DEBIT CARD (Give details inc. expiry date, security code and issue no. or valid from date, where applicable) INVOICE CHQ. P.O. CASH From: Please refer to the "Exam Bookings - Terms and Conditions" section on the reverse of this application form. Especially with regards to cancelling...
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...said, "The outside of a horse is the best thing for the inside of man." Hippocrates echoed that sentiment when he spoke of "ride rhythm" (Bliss). I have found there is an unspoken magic that horses posses when it comes to healing human beings. This experience is something that could never be taught or reached in a “talk” therapy session. The primary objective of Equine Assisted Therapy at Helping Hands Therapeutic Riding Center is rehabilitation, but it is also there to provide mental, physical, and social stimulation. The children love coming out to ride. It is amazing seeing an unresponsive child get on a horse and 45 minutes later have a totally different personality. Some of the children are more challenging to work with than others. Their attention spans can be short so keeping them focused and entertained can be difficult. One patient we had was a girl about age 12. While on the horse she would talk in song, in a soft tone. She loved being on the horse. When the therapist would tell her left and right she would start to respond and move the reigns. Every child has their own personalities and their own needs. Each child is matched with a horse depending on those needs. This takes great patience for all the participants. Safety is essential. That is why I am there. I volunteer to walk next to the horse, to control the horse, and to monitor the rider through the lesson. The therapist gives the rider commands in which they are to make the horse do. I have to let them...
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...TABLE OF CONTENTS FOOTWEAR AND LEATHERGOODS SECTOR FOOTWEAR MAKING NC II | |Page No. | | | | |PREFACE | | |FOREWORD | | | | | |SECTION 1 FOOTWEAR MAKING NC II QUALIFICATION |1 - 2 | | | | | | | |SECTION 2 COMPETENCY STANDARDS |3 - 103 | | | | |Basic Competencies ...
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...The New Astrology by SUZANNE WHITE Copyright © 1986 Suzanne White. All rights reserved. 2 Dedication book is dedicated to my mother, Elva Louise McMullen Hoskins, who is gone from this world, but who would have been happy to share this page with my courageous kids, April Daisy White and Autumn Lee White; my brothers, George, Peter and John Hoskins; my niece Pamela Potenza; and my loyal friends Kitti Weissberger, Val Paul Pierotti, Stan Albro, Nathaniel Webster, Jean Valère Pignal, Roselyne Viéllard, Michael Armani, Joseph Stoddart, Couquite Hoffenberg, Jean Louis Besson, Mary Lee Castellani, Paula Alba, Marguerite and Paulette Ratier, Ted and Joan Zimmermann, Scott Weiss, Miekle Blossom, Ina Dellera, Gloria Jones, Marina Vann, Richard and Shiela Lukins, Tony Lees-Johnson, Jane Russell, Jerry and Barbara Littlefield, Michele and Mark Princi, Molly Friedrich, Consuelo and Dick Baehr, Linda Grey, Clarissa and Ed Watson, Francine and John Pascal, Johnny Romero, Lawrence Grant, Irma Kurtz, Gene Dye, Phyllis and Dan Elstein, Richard Klein, Irma Pride Home, Sally Helgesen, Sylvie de la Rochefoucauld, Ann Kennerly, David Barclay, John Laupheimer, Yvon Lebihan, Bernard Aubin, Dédé Laqua, Wolfgang Paul, Maria José Desa, Juliette Boisriveaud, Anne Lavaur, and all the others who so dauntlessly stuck by me when I was at my baldest and most afraid. Thanks, of course, to my loving doctors: James Gaston, Richard Cooper, Yves Decroix, Jean-Claude Durand, Michel Soussaline and...
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...SPEAK ENGLISH LIKE AN AMERICAN YOU ALREADY SPEAK ENGLISH... NOW SPEAK IT EVEN BETTER! DELUXE BOOK & CD SET A M Y GILLETT Copyright © 2004 by Language Success Press All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including information storage and retrieval systems without permission in writing from the publisher. First Edition ISBN 0-9725300-3-7 Library of Congress Control Number: 2004102958 Visit our website: www.languagesuccesspress.com Bulk discounts are available. For information, please contact: Language Success Press 2232 S. Main Street #345 Ann Arbor, MI 48103 USA E-mail: sales@languagesuccesspress.com Fax: (303) 484-2004 (USA) Printed in the United States of America The author is very grateful to the following people for their collaboration and advice while preparing this book and CD set: Vijay Banta, Jacqueline Gillett, Thomas Gillett, Marcy Carreras, John McDermott, Natasha McDermott, Cat McGrath, Patrick O'Connell. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Amy Gillett has taught English as a Second Language (ESL) in Stamford, Connecticut and in Prague, Czech Republic. Her essays and humor writing have appeared in many publications, including MAD Magazine, the San Francisco Chronicle, and Family Circle. Amy majored in Slavic Languages and Literature at Stanford University and holds a Master's degree from Stanford in Russian and Eastern European Studies. Amy has studied and worked abroad in many countries...
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...ADRA AC&H AC&H H&S ADRA HA HA H&S OI REC NAT NAT OI VOC VOC SGO&H REC SGO&H pathfinder honor book 2014 revision general conference youth ministries department -1- ADRA AC&H H&S NAT HA OI SGO&H REC VOC pathfinder honor book 2014 revision general conference youth ministries department -3- General Conference Youth Ministries Department Director: Gilbert Cangy General Conference Associate Youth Director/Pathfinder World Director: Jonatan Tejel General Conference Honors Committee: Jonatan Tejel, Chairman Vanessa Correa, Secretary Gennady Kasap: ESD Youth Director Busi Khumalo: SID Youth Director Mark O’Ffill: NAD representative John Sommerfeld: SPD representative Paul Tompkins: TED Youth Director Jobbie Yabut: SSD Youth Director Udolcy Zukowski: SAD Pathfinder Director Copyright © 2014 by the Youth Ministries Department of the Seventh-day Adventist® Church All rights reserved. Published 2014 First edition published 1998. Second edition 2011. Third edition 2014 Rights for publishing this book outside the U.S.A. or in non-English languages are administered by the Youth Ministries Department of the Seventh-day Adventist® Church. For additional information, please visit our website, www.gcyouthministries. org, email youthinfo@gc.adventist.org, or write to Youth Ministries Department, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists® Church, 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904, U.S.A. Cover and inside design by Jonatan Tejel Printed in the United...
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