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Get a introduction to English style horse equitation, a riding style & posture, in this free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn how to mount a horse in this free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn the horse warmup routine for riding with an English equitation - free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn how to adjust the height of the stirrups when riding a horse - free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn the forms & techniques of English style riding equitation - free horseback riding lesson on video.
This is a continuation of English riding style equitation forms - free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn how to walk the horse while keeping English equitation, in this free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn how to circle the horse with English riding style equitation - free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn more tips & techniques for riding English in this free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn how to trot diagonals with your horse in this free horseback riding lesson on video.
Get more tips & techniques for trotting diagonals with your horse - free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn the important post riding technique, where the rider bounces with the gait of the horse - free horseback riding lesson on video.
Watch our expert horse rider demonstrate the posting technique in the saddle - free horseback riding lesson on video.
Get an overview of the posting technique, one of the major parts of English equitation - free horseback riding lesson on video.
Review all the techniques & forms of basic English riding style equitation in this free horseback riding lesson on video.
Humans have been riding horses for centuries. Early on, we successfully tamed the wild pack horse, but not without being changed ourselves. The noble spirit of the horse has led us to remember the beauty of unspoiled creation… and sometimes to question the modern approach to life.
Early on, we learned that horses could be used for a number of purposes in our world. Horses have carried us into battle, fierce and unafraid. They have pulled our plows and carts and carried our loads. They’ve helped us travel over long distances. And they’ve been important in herding and driving our cattle. All in all, horses have proven to be well-suited for human life
All horses need training before they can work with people. Especially in horseback riding, the relationship of trust and instinct between horse and rider must be cultivated over time, and with the proper techniques and equipment. In these free horseback riding lessons on video, learn the basics of English riding style equitation. Equitation refers to the specific horse tack and riding forms and techniques used. Get some beginning tips for this style, including how to adjust the height of the stirrups, how to position your feet, where to place your weight, how to post in the saddle, and how to trot diagonals with your horse.
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