Sunday, August 23, 2015

Equipments And Gears Used Mostly In College Equestrian Teams

By Nancy Gardner


When we were small kids, we like to watch movies of Apache Indians riding horses and saving their villages from villains. We want to be like the main character in Geronimo, who helped save his fellow Indians. However, owning a colt is not easy and it involves a lot of money. If ever you can afford to buy one, then you have a better chance of becoming a professional equestrian.

Equestrian is defined as an activity relating to horse riding or a person who rides the horse. Becoming an equestrian demands tough trainings. You cannot immediately become a jockey because you are required to know about balance. You also need to use your body in controlling it. If you dont know how to do it, the colt will take control in the situation. You will probably be thrown by the colt and fall. Whats worst is that you will find yourself being crushed by a thousand pound creature. This is why the college equestrian teams has underwent tremendous training to be able to perfect the craft of riding and becoming one with the horse. Have these necessary gears and dressage before enrolling for a training.

Saddle fitting. Unfortunately, a saddle is not a gear that fits all sizes. If ever who bought a saddle that is too loose for your horse, a saddle fitting is needed to allow the animal to move easily. If you force a loose saddle, just imagine wearing a shoe that it too loose on your feet. Saddle fitting also prevents the colt from getting cuts, so always put a saddle fitting on the horse.

Helmet. A jockey should always wear a helmet whenever he mounts and rides his horse. We can never tell when accidents happen. It does not matter if you are a beginner or advanced rider, wearing a helmet saves you from potential head injuries.

Chaps. There is a great possibility of slipping while riding. A chap is one of the most important dressage in equestrian because it helps your legs to have better grasp on the seat. Horses sweat all the time and wearing a chap prevents the pants from getting wet. Choose chaps that fit you.

Breeches. Wearing breeches let you sit the saddle effortlessly. Breeches usually run down below the knees to avoid your legs from rubbing the body of the horse. Riders wearing chaps can do more motions.

Gloves. A glove for horse riding should be thick to protect your fingers and provide better grip on the rein. They are usually worn to keep the hands warm. There are a wide variety of styles you can choose from. The prices also depend on how stylish the glove is

Boots. The boots used in equestrian should be substantial and prevent water from permeating in. This pair of footwear prevents the possibility of feet from gliding into the stirrup. Boots with 1 inch size heels are more efficient compared to thick soled boots.

Having these items are compulsory in trainings. They make it easier for you to boost your performance. Once you are ready, you can enroll to a college university who are needing potential candidates for jockeys. There are additional information about this topic on reliable websites.




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