I want to be a part of the equestrian olympics?
I know this is a very big goal, and I won't be incredibly disappointing if I don't make it, but it won't hurt to dream right? I've had my own horse (until a few months ago) and taught myself to ride. In my town, riding lessons aren't an option, but I did an online thing with a few different 'trainers'. I'd send them a video of me riding, they would tell me what to fix, I'd send them a video of my improvement and so on. It works, but it takes 10x longer than traditional lessons. This is the last video I got, though it wasn't my best: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbDNRGDFTAA From this video, I improved my posting trot, and arm position. I'm still a bit awkward with my shoulder-hip-heel alignment. I will be 18 in October, and plan on moving to a better place to keep a horse (don't worry about the financial stuff, I've already got that figured out). When I move, I will get myself some good lessons, then buy a good horse. So anyways, my question is, with good lessons, can someone who only started riding at age 16, and only started getting lessons at 18 ever have a chance? I'm asking because every horseperson I know has been riding since they were 3 years old haha. I want to do showjumping or dressage (not eventing though), I like both equally, so I will chose depending on what my future horse prefers. Any tips? Anyone know good trainers in the Seattle, WA area?
What are some equestrian colleges anywhere in the United States?
As a 2005 graduate of Meredith Manor I would definitely recommend giving their program a closer look. While you will learn many aspects of the horse industry, you are able to choose a discipline to study in depth. MM is a vocational school, so the curriculum is much more hands on and focused on preparing you for a career with horses. In addition to a minimum of two hours of riding under instruction each day you will have classes such as Barn Management, Training, Teaching, Equine Massage, Equine Breeding, Horse Health, Equine Business Management, Farrier,Showing, etc. You can also choose to focus on one discipline or split your time between all three. I was a western student for all six quarters but I also had the chance to learn the basics of dressage and jumping which made me not only a better rider but a more valuable, well rounded instructor. I have gone on to open my own facility where I teach and train students in all three disciplines. Meredith Manor students also now have the option to pursue a Degree with an equine emphasis through West Virginia University at Parkersburg. In this program students complete the 1-year Riding Master program at Meredith Manor and 21 hours of general courses at WVU. Making the decision to go to MM was the best thing I could have done for myself. It was an invaluable experience which gave me the opportunity to pursue a life long dream of working with horses. I suppose as an MM grad I am a bit biased but I think there is no comparison between attending a college w/ a riding program and a school like MM. By the time I left MM I had accumulated literally thousands of hours in the saddle and ridden no less than a hundred different horses. I had a strong foundation and plenty of experience to continue on in the direction of my choosing. It is a fantastic program for anyone passionate about pursuing a CAREER with horses.
Why do the police still use horses in Central London?
No one messes with a baton wielding copper on a huge bay called Hercules, even when they're ten Stellas in and just seen their beloved football team lose ten nil. There are most often used, as people have said before, to control football crowds. The horses split up the two opposing sets of fans. You can't go over them, under them, around them and I really don't advise trying to go through them. They are also quick. A mounted officer can respond to an alteration quickly and safely using their horse, they happily cleave brawlers apart. Also, the horse move for no one bar their riders. So very effective. Of course, there is also the extra benefit for being able to survey the entire area and to direct ground officers to a section of a crowd to stop a fight before it even starts. Also, they are adorable. I have seen many an emotional football fan try to pet a police horse. You'd never hit a horse, but you may try to harm an officer. Saying that, I have seen a man try to punch a police horse in the face, the horse merely spat in his general direction and the man was taken away. The slightly less obvious reason is the training they provide. If a police officer can control a horse, they can control a criminal. If they can make their horse jump through a ring of fire then they can certainly deal with angry football fans and people at mass demonstrations.The above video is the Metropolitan Mounted Police Display Team at Olympia. I was there at this pparticularperformance. These men and women train for hours a day to ensure that their horse does exactly what they want them to do. Just like a K9 police dog, the bond between officer and animal is iinseparable It's a terrifying partnership to consider when you're thinking about going toe to toe with a dismounted officer.
How long will it take me to ride a horse across America (Maine to San Diego)?
My daughter is actually considering doing this in a couple of years. They are pre-planning drop spots along the route where there would be supplies and food and fresh boots (rubber, form fitted) for the horses. They will be taking 2–3 horses per person and trade each day which horse gets ridden and which horse carries supplies. They are both very good, fit riders, and will start out going about 15 miles per day and increasing that a little each day as the horses get into shape with a rest day every 4th day. It is a little over 3ooo miles, so even only going 15 miles per day, it would take 200 riding days or 250 days. they had planned on about 6 months, which is 180 days and out of that 180, only 135 would be riding days, so they would HAVE to average about 22 miles per day.
Who was Francisco Pizarro?
Francisco Pizarro González, marqués de los Atabillos (c. 1471–June 26, 1541) was a Spanish conquistador, conqueror of the Inca Empire and founder of Lima, La Ciudad de los Reyes, capital of Peru. Pizarro was born in Trujillo, Extremadura, Spain. Sources differ in the birth year they assign to him: 1471, 1475–1478, or unknown. He was an illegitimate son of Gonzalo Pizarro Rodríguez de Aguilar (senior) who as colonel of infantry served in the Italian campaigns under Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, and in Navarre, with some distinction. His mother was Francisca González Mateos, a woman of slender means from Trujillo. Through his father, Francisco was second cousin to Hernán Cortés, the famed conquistador of Mexico.
Do people ride horses in the USA? And do they ride horses daily?
A rare breed in the U.S., the Norwegian Fjord horse is very sure footed, strong and calm in mountainous regions. They were the only breed I considered for the purpose I used them for.Yes, many people ride horses in the US. Some ride everyday, whether for pleasure or as a part of their work. Some ride occasionally.My sweet Lana teaching a beginner to ride. She was oh so patient with him.I gladly shared my horses with my neighbors so we could all go for outings.When I had my horses, they were ridden 6 days a week. They were fit and so was I. Horseback riding is rather strenuous exercise if done correctly though a nice trail ride can be a form of relaxation for you and the horse. My horses allowed me to access mountainous country that I was unable to explore under my own power.The Yellowstone River between Geier’s ears.Many people in the region I lived had horses for pleasure, but many others were used for work on cattle or sheep ranches. Horses are also a big industry in racing. Breeds raced are Thoroughbreds, Standardbreds, Quarter Horses and Arabians. The pleasure horse industry is also quite active although they do remain expensive to keep and show. My horses lived at home and we rode on my property. Except for feed and vet care, they were rather economical for me to keep.The cost of keeping a horse depends upon several factors: the initial investment of the horse itself, the tack and other equipment, safe fencing and housing should you keep the animal at home with you, boarding and training fees, lessons for yourself if you are less than proficient, farrier care and regular vet care. Horses are expensive to own and properly care for.
What are horse riders called?
Definitely called an "equestrian."P.J.http://myequineathlete.com