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| How important is it to be taught how to be a balanced rider? (Watch the whole video to see this in slow motion and then frame by frame) Tricia was practicing barrels with a horse that was very excited. He acted up on the first barrel, then as they went into the second barrel his back foot stepped on the shoe of his front foot, ripping the shoe off. This video demonstrates the importance of balance to keep the rider as well as the horse from getting seriously injured. Notice that she doesn't grab the horn until she needs it to pull herself forward in order to grab the horse's reins as he is recovering from his trip. (For those of you who think children and beginners don't need to wear riding helmets when they ride, you may want to think again.) |
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