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To drive to see the world in a unique way to enjoy nature, the most beautiful sport in the world – while having fun riding. Not only is it good for the people around you, see the beautiful landscape, which is also great for the horse has had a change of pace. Of all the equestrian activities is to drive safely, what most horses choose to do if you were allowed to make a choice about what work they do. Most horses seem to enjoy going downTrail.

Basic needs for a safe, enjoyable driving includes the following:

Horse intelligent

A horse trained well enough to be sure to run into the ground – they know the basic commands and is obedient under stress, panic, is not easy

The horse is fit enough for work, asked him – what you've done some basic conditions before driving out on the track

Tack that fits well – no matter if is English, Western, duration –only thus is well suited to your horse does not interfere with him able to move freely, and also used as a pilot, so they are comfortable. If you have a breast collar or Crupet which is adequately equipped so that it does not rub on the shoulders of the horse, or between the legs. Using a saddle pad that provides enough cushion to protect the horse's back, but not one so thick and heavy that it is a very hot under the portico. See a couple of good books and riding tackCatalogs for ideas and recommendations. A good rule to remember is to never ever done a course or completely new equipment for a long journey.

Tack and equipment are safe. They have no cinch that hang several inches below the belly of the horse, where a branch or weeds can be caught in it, or worse, the horse's mouth when navigating a steep descent is not. Use a tie-down, if you can prevent a horse – they lie in water can not drown easily able to withstand whenA tie-down. It's just plain dangerous for the route. Use the minimum amount of "stuff" you can not – avoid the "gadgets" – let it pull the reins to the scene of that work, headphones, etc.

Walking shoes or other protective gear is essential. Do not take a horse barefoot is not on a rocky path than usual. It takes a long time to heal bruises in stone, and your horse can easily suffer from an abscess that can be taken out of service for weeks.

A skilled horseman

If youcompletely new to driving, which is not listed on their way alone. Getting experience in the field until you are satisfied that you can easily manage your horse that you panic if your horse to get some 'disturbing, and I know your horse well enough to know how you react under the new circumstances. Was never a good idea to go out alone on the road anyway. Always try to have a friend as a precaution. In general, it is the natural barriers of insects out there that you need to worry;More often the two-legged monsters you have to leave.

Being able to drive – enough to run before you walk on a trail ride, so it's good enough shape to run a couple of hours without feeling tired, sore discomfort. Know your own limits and not on yourself to perform. Driving should be fun, involve you and makes you unhappy. Viewers are not funny.

Use a safe, comfortable clothes. As a new direction, making new brand of shoes or shoes, or do not wear tight jeansthe first time. Murphy's luck would have it – find themselves at a distance of good weather for one reason or another horse (throws a shoe, whatever) and you end up with blisters on the feet walk.

Safety helmets are strongly recommended. They use not only protects your head if you fall, but to drive them is fantastic – you can scroll through the branches and not worry about scratching or scratching the head. It 'just common sense to wear a safety helmet.

Take drinkwater for the trip. As with any outdoor activity in VF, one should always avoid getting dehydrated. Bring a water bottle or two – always. There are many ways to extract the water – take to the water bottle holder that attaches to the bike, or you can use in a Fanny Pack Camel Back, if you go for a very long journey to find. I always prefer to have a few bottles of water that I could balance a pouch, which is easily accessible for me, do not jump on the horse. Heedthe use of large sacks full of heavy stuff like water – you can jump on the flanks of the horse and make it very painful very quickly.

Be prepared – a bag pallet or a similar use for a rain poncho, a small first aid kit, sunscreen, snacks need help with harvesting.

Once you have the pleasure of driving the route discovered in small doses, you can try some longer trips are interested in camping with your horse, maybe a competitive lap.

Competitive and endurance ridingsequence are both sports that require large part of the rider and horse. You have to spend many hours in the hall, many miles of driving, the preparation for competition. This sport really test your talent as a person on horseback, if you go and the horse's athletic ability and heart. If you have a good horse for a partner and a good way of racing. Once you are able to take up the challenge and the race with a good finish, happy horse that is ready to go out and have not been back nexttoday is an incredible feeling of achievement. There's nothing like driving many, many miles of your abilities as a driver for development. And there's nothing like spending hours in the room really know your horse.

If you have an interest in competition, or just want to run for fun, it's nice to have an adequate, well-conditioned horse.

Reading:
Trail Riding by Rhonda Hart Poe
Going the distance, from Nancy S. Loving, DVM
FullGuide to Endurance Riding and Competition Donna Snyder-Smith,
Have Saddle, Will Travel, by Don West

NATRC Rider's Manual

Cross-Train Your Horse, books one and two, by Jane Savoie
For the benefit of the Horse by Mary Wanless
For the benefit of the pilot by Mary Wanless
Endurance and Competitive Trail Riding, by Linda Tellington-Jones

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