April 30, 2007

Horseback Riding Camps Offer Fun, Exercise, Experience

Is your child or teen horse crazy? Many children and teens are fascinated with horses and horseback riding. Attending a horseback riding camp will give them a basic knowledge of horses and riding as well as an interesting summer camp destination.
While the focus of horseback riding camps is, obviously, riding horses, these camps also teach other important factors of horse ownership and care. During their camp time, campers will learn about the different types of tack used to ride or drive a horse. Camp attendees will also learn how to clean and care for tack. Also offered at horse riding camps are sessions on proper horse care. During these sessions, campers will be taught how to feed, water and groom a horse. Some camps ever offer classes in equine anatomy, perfect for children who think they may want to become a veterinarian.
When choosing a horseback riding camp, you must first decide which style of riding your child wants to learn. The main riding styles are western and English. Western riding is generally associated with cowboys, ranches, and rodeos. Popular western riding activities include trail riding and barrel racing. Western saddles were designed with the comfort and security of the rider […]

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April 28, 2007

Horse Braiding Techniques

After showing you the equipment you’ll need and how to properly pull your horse’s mane to prepare it for braiding, Braiding Techniques teaches you how to braid in the classic style with buttons, scallops or taped for dressage. The different methods for securing these braids is detailed: yarn, rubber bands or thread. Tail braiding is also focused upon with the two different styles of braiding, inside or outside as well as the ways to finish the braid. Long mane styles are highlighted with French braid and Continental. Information is also given on how to encourage tail hair growth and impart a fuller appearance to long tails.

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April 27, 2007

Preventing the theft of horses and tack

Every horse rider in the UK is aware of the problem of criminals who prey on the equestrian industry. Theft of both horses and horse tack is sadly all too common and most riders have either personally experienced one or the other or know of someone that has.
All thefts are shocking but it is particularly distressing when a horse is stolen. Equestrians usually have a very close bond with their horse and when a theft occurs, it is incredibly upsetting to not know where the horse is or what is going to happen to it.
It is also devastating when bridles, saddles or other horse riding equipment is taken not only because of the expense but also because of the time that it takes to build up a set of tack that suits both you and your horse.
The following advice centres around two different methods of stopping thieves from stealing any of your property. These are reducing the opportunity for theft and making the theft not seem worthwhile.
Reducing theft opportunities
The first way to prevent someone from stealing from you is to minimise their chances of striking with relatively little possibility of getting caught.
It can be quite easy for thieves to gain […]

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