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How to Be a Successful Horse Rider

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Most of us are intimidated by horses because of their size. However, horses are among the most gentle animals in existence. The most important thing to remember about horseback riding is safety. The horse can sense if you are tense or nervous. ... more »

How to Bet on a Winning Horse

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Horse racing is a fun sport to watch and can also be enjoyable to wager on. For a beginner, it may seem difficult to choose the winners of a race. With a few simple tips, you can increase your odds at picking the winning horses... more »

How to Condition for Horse Riding

By Tippy

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Your first lesson is over and you’ve discovered something; horse riding hurts. It looks so simple in the movies; the cowboys race at breakneck speed but you're limping around in pain. Get in shape first and riding will be much more comfortable. ... more »

How to Go Horse Riding in Ireland

By Edward Mellett

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Ireland is an ideal destination for horseback riding. The stone walled rural countryside, green fields and rolling hills are very pleasant to explore by trail riding in company with a good horse. There are also miles and miles of open beach which ... more »

How to Reduce the Spook in Your Horse

By RedMaple11

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No matter what job your horse does, it is no fun for them to have a spook. There are many clinics and methods to cure this naughty behavior. Sometimes, though, it can be fixed much simpler by just taking a little extra time and effort to better ... more »

How to Train a Horse to Accept the Saddle

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In this article, you will learn how to safely train your horse to accept a saddle for the first time... more »

How to Emergency Dismount From a Horse

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Following the steps below will get you out of the saddle in a big hurry, pilgrim... more »

How to Judge a Horse

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Extensive knowledge of horse anatomy, breeding and ideals are necessary to properly judge a horse. Practice evaluating horses by using the professionals' criteria. Judge a horse based on its conformation characteristics that include the following ... more »

How to Back Up on a Horse

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Is your horse not going the way you want it to? Are "forward" and "fast" the only words it understands? If you answered yes to either question, try these steps to learn how to tell your horse to back up... more »

How to Gallop a Horse

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Equestrians must master turning and stopping before moving on to galloping with their horse. If you are a beginner, start off with walking, then trotting and then slow canter before moving onto the faster gallop gait. The following will show you ... more »

How to Go Pony Riding in Ireland

By Paul Geraghty, eHow UK

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Ireland has a highly developed equestrian culture. There are always horse shows or horse races going on somewhere and there’s no better way to appreciate the country’s natural beauty than by seeing it from the back of a pony... more »

How to Saddle Train a Horse

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Saddle training has come a long way from the days where "breaking" horses was the norm. Gentle, effective methods leave the horse emotionally intact and the rider physically intact. Saddle training a young or green horse can be an ... more »

How to Win a Horse Show Event

By John Gossett

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If you’re going to ride seriously, then you will end up eventually showing your horse in a horse show. If you’re going to enter a horse show, you will end up trying to win the classes you enter. The big shows require qualification and the way you ... more »

How to Bet on Horse Racing

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Betting on horse racing is all about beating the odds-makers and making a little money doing it. It can also make watching the race that much more enjoyable. Betting on horse racing can be complex or simple depending on much money you want to ... more »

How to Compete in a Western Showmanship Class

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Show your performance and riding ability in western showmanship class events. Western showmanship or horsemanship events require a rider to perform a series of maneuvers using a western saddle and tack. Western showmanship classes are held for ... more »

How to Dismount a Horse

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Dismounting a horse like a greenhorn can be embarrassing, and more important, dangerous. Follow these steps carefully so that both you and your horse walk away uninjured... more »

How to Dress Properly for a Hunter Show

By RedMaple11

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Horse shows are very competitive, especially in the hunter discipline. Appearance is half the package when you show, while performance compensates the other half. The adage "if you can’t act the part, look the part" plays a serious role in ... more »

How to Halt a Horse

By eHow Pets Editor

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"Whoa" just doesn't work like it did for the cowboys in all those Westerns. The correct technique involves proper use of the reins and some body language... more »

How to Hold a Horse's Reins

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To gain a trustful relationship with a horse, a rider must master the basics of riding, including how to hold reins... more »

How to Learn Equestrian Vaulting

By Tippy

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If you’ve been to a circus, you’ve probably seen those agile trick riders as they jump and flip on horseback. You may be surprised to learn there is an actual sport dedicated to gymnastics on horses. With origins traced back to ancient Rome, this ... more »

How to prepare for a dressage show

By MooreDressage

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It is necessary to prepare for a dressage test for many reasons: To get the greatest reward out of time and energy spent preparing for show day, feel like the money spent was worth it and (most importantly) so that you are correctly prepared to ... more »

How to Untack a Horse

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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After riding horseback, pay some attention to winding down the horse before leading it to the stall... more »

How to Make a Saddle Stand

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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You can store your saddle on a saddle stand whenever you're not using it. This lightweight, durable stand is made with PVC pipe and takes only about 30 minutes to put together... more »

How to handicap the Preakness

By ehowdave

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Held on the third Saturday in May, the Preakness Stakes is the second leg of Thoroughbred horse racings triple crown. Sandwiched between the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont Stakes, the Preakness is run at a distance of 1 3/16 miles. 2008 will mark ... more »

How to Improve Horseback Riding Skills

By eHow Sports & Fitness Editor

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Both beginner and expert riders are always looking to further improve their horseback riding skills. You can either learn to perform some tricks on your own or sign up for a riding class where a professional can help you enhance your horsemanship ... more »

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