INTRODUCTIO
-What is horse
N
riding?
Horseback riding, or Equestrianism:
•Sitting on horse's back
•Controlling with legs/reins
•Bond between horse/rider
•Understanding horse's nature/needs
•Physical/mental preparation
•Issues not always the horse's fault
•Benefits: fitness, stress relief, confidence
HORSE TACK
• Equipment/accessories for riding/care
• Includes: saddles, bridles, reins, bits, harnesses
• Essential for comfort, safety, performance
• Choice varies by riding discipline
• Example: Western riding uses heavier saddles
• Proper tack crucial for horse and rider welfare
DISCIPLINES IN HORSEBACK RIDING
ENGLISH:
• Originates from Europe
• Disciplines: Dressage, show jumping …
• Gaits: walk, trot, canter, gallop
WESTERN:
• Originates from America
• Focused on practicality
• Heavier saddles
• Disciplines: reining, barrel racing, pole bending …
• (Slower) Gaits: walk, jog, lope
HORSEBACK RIDING AS AN OLYMPIC
SPORT
• Equestrian Events at the Olympics:
• since 1900
• Highlights human-horse partnership
• Initially for military officers
• Disciplines: jumping, military riding
• Civilian riders added over time
• Expanded disciplines: dressage, show jumping, eventing
• Governed by FEI
• Upholds global consistency/fairness rules
• Olympic Equestrian Events:
• Mesmerize audiences
• Showcase remarkable skill/bond
• Celebrate worldwide on a grand platform
HISTORY OF HORSE RIDING
• Originated for transportation, hunting, warfare
• Millennia-old history influenced by civilizations like
Sumerians, Egyptians
• Essential for trade, military, cultural exchanges
• Distinct styles emerged globally
• Symbolized prowess, nobility for Eurasian nomads,
European knights
• Embraced post-contact by indigenous peoples in the
Americas
• Cherished today for leisure, sport, therapy
• Disciplines like dressage, rodeo showcase versatility
SECRETARIAT – BIG RED
• Historic 1973 Belmont Stakes performance
• Won by 31 lengths, solidifying legend status
• Born in 1970 to Meadow Farm
• Blossomed under trainer Lucien Laurin
• Triple Crown victory unmatched
• Record-setting times in all three races
• Legacy endures post-retirement
• Inducted into National Museum of Racing, Hall of Fame
• Recognized as one of ESPN's 50 greatest athletes
• Shocking discovery posthumously: Secretariat's heart
weighed 21-22 pounds, while normal thoroughbreds'
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DICTIONARY
• Platform: A raised surface or structure providing a base for various
activities or functions.
• Hunting: The act of pursuing and capturing wild animals for food,
sport, or other purposes.
• Warfare: Armed conflict between opposing groups or nations.
• Bond: A connection or link between individuals or entities, often
characterized by trust, mutual affection, or shared experiences.
• Trade: The exchange of goods, services, or commodities for economic
benefit.
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