Equestrian Sports require a great deal of training for both horse and rider. We are well aware that we get stressed by the ups and downs – but what about your horse?  What do you do to keep the training sessions as stress free as possible.

There are three simple things that I do which make our sessions a great deal more pleasant and productive for both of us.  First and foremost – talk to your horse, tell him when he is doing well and let him know by the tone of your voice how pleased you are.  I keep up a constant stream of conversation, talking my way through the session, which is both calming and relaxing for both us.

Make sure you give yourselves some breaks, training sessions are demanding both mentally and physically and you need to take a breather.  Give your horse lots of encouragement during the break, especially if he has done something well.  In an ideal world you should try to take breaks so that they fall just after a particularly successful moment.

Last but not least, at the end of a session. let yourselves unwind.  Let your horse walk round and stretch on a long rein for a while so that he relaxes slowly and lets go of the mental effort as well as the physical.  None of these take any time at all and will ensure that you and the horse both end the session feeling you have achieved something and you feel better for it.

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Horse Health – Avoiding Training Stress

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Horse Health – Avoiding Training Stress

Horse and Man have co-existed since time immemorial. Without the relationship between horse and man our world would have a very different shape. We are no longer as dependent upon horses as we once were, they still play an important part in our lives – who among us has not played games based round riding a horse and racing like the wind towards the horizon. Horses are far more used for relaxation and sport, and the pleasure of their company though there are many still working in farms, ranches and there is still a military use, albeit mainly ceremonial.

The term ‘Equestrian’ has it’s roots in Roman times and comes from the world ‘Equus’ – Horse. The nobility of Rome provided the Cavalry and it is from there the term developed. The Equestrians of Rome were regarded as an elite class as horses were expensive and considerable wealth was required to maintain them.. The Knights were both a political and military force because of the influence their money and skills gave them. They were well compensated for their efforts by the government who needed to keep on good terms with a volatile group.

Horses were also used in more peaceful pursuits and as Rome expanded and drew in Cavalry from it’s allies the Knights lost their influence in politics but became more powerful in the financial world as they were allowed to engage in business unlike the Senators whose role was purely political.

The importance of the horse continued throughout history until relatively recent times. They have always been a valuable asset and as such were prized and well cared for. The ability to ride well and care for horses has always been the mark ofa social elite though that is changing today as Equestrian Sports are within the reach of many more people.

So what is the difference between and Equestrian and a Rider? Equestrianism is much more than just riding – it is a harmony between Horse and Rider where they work together as a team. Whilst we mainly think of Equestrian Sport as those things we see in the Olympics – Dressage, Show jumping and Cross Country Riding, it also covers Driving and other sports such as Polo.

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Equestrian or Rider?

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Equestrian or Rider?

This is a site for all things Equestrian. If you are interested in horses, riding, equestrian sports – in fact anything remotely equine this is the place for you. I have been riding since I was a small child, I fell off my first horse more years ago than I care to remember and I would like to share my love for horses and riding with you. I believe a happy and healthy horse is the privilege of every rider so I will be sharing all the knowledge that I have gained with you – and maybe a few tales of my adventures along the way. I hope you will enjoy it and share your tales with me.

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Welcome to the Easy Equestrian

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Welcome to the Easy Equestrian