Description
Did you know ponies can lift more than a horse? Or that ponies are much more stubborn than horses? This website is about horseback riding, horses and ponies. You will learn how hard horseback riding really is, you will learn the steps of taking care of a horse, you will learn the difference between pony rides and horseback riding and so much more. All in this website.
Compare and Contrast
Lots of people get confused between horseback riding and pony rides. Pony rides are where an instructor leads you around the ring and you can just relax. Horseback riding is where you control the horse and your instructor tells you to trot or post or and you do it on your own. In both scenarios you are in a ring surrounded by fences. But during horseback riding you're usually in a bigger area than a pony ride. Also, in a pony ride you walk the whole time, but during a horseback riding session you go at different speeds according to your skill. Both horseback riding and pony rides can be relaxing. However, horseback riding requires much more work, skill and strength than pony rides.
Order and sequence
Step 4: Grab the curry comb and brush in circles all over the horse's coat, and make sure to brush the belly and do NOT go behind or under the horse. Then grab your hard brush and brush in straight lines on your horse's coat. After you've done that you can grab your hoof pick, pick up your horse's hoof and start picking all the rocks out, make sure to get all four!
Step 6: Put the saddle pad on your horse first, then grab the saddle and put that on her/him. After that grab your girth strap it on one side then the other and make sure it's on tight around the belly. Then unclip your horse and put her/him's bridle on. Put on your helmet and hop on, then you're ready to ride!
Problem and Solution
Problem: Horses are causing fatal accidents with their riders.
Solution: You should ALWAYS wear a helmet. You could also wear a protective horse riding vest and reflective clothing while on a road be aware of traffic and cars. You can also give clear signals and speak in a clear voice while commanding your horse.
Cause and Effect
Cause: You can squeeze or lightly kick the belly of the horse and make a clicking sound and say "trot, trot". You can also use a crop to lightly tap the horse's shoulder.
Effect: The horse will begin to trot. (If you have my old, horse it may just sit there and ignore your commands.)
15 Horse Fun Facts Above
Glossary
Trot: A slow jog or slow canter
Crop: A small hand held stick with a leather piece on the end to tap a horse with to get them to go
Credits:
Created with images by Laszlo - "Horseback riding" • sergo321 - "Girl jockey riding a horse"