Your Health Is First

Riding :

The horse is considered just pulls the noblest conquest of man, and it is not surprising that the horse is in the forefront of outdoor sports. The equestrian activity has this singular men and women compete in perfect equality, is uncommon in other sports discipline.

Fitness :

Contrary to popular belief, horseback riding is only dangerous when risk-taking is not controlled. Nor is it an activity that mistreats back. You should know that too much muscle mass can become a nuisance. To fit well with the animal, the contact is important, being one with his mount is a guarantee of success. The animal feels great that rises, the level of respect as well as patience are the prerogative of a good rider.

Tensions of the past beginner who has only one idea in mind: stay in the saddle, the rider acquires a good balance, but also the ability to release required to adapt to the movements of the animal's movements and to addressing the obstacles ..

These are the adductor muscles of the thighs that are in constant demand. Effort to provide with ease, it is well to make a resistance exercise partial contraction (isometric style) of a ball between the knees, in the supine position, knees bent. Hold the contraction for ten minutes, again and give one or two minutes of rest between each movement. Working the back injury and abdominal belt for sheathing and promote balance. Think stretching leg muscles, roll the pelvis back and forth, stretching the lumbar chains. And keep in shape by jogging regular bicycle rides, swimming or other form of prolonged effort, with two or three times a week.

Warming up before riding is recommended (run a little, especially if you are a beginner). It's good to warm up the muscles in the scapula that tend to contract. Think, when you're on the horse's back, to relax and to breathe amplitude.

Cons-indications :

Prevent certain pathologies sport riding:

Dystrophy spinal growth (in adolescents);

Herniated disc;

Pregnancy and postnatal period;

In addition, vaccination against tetanus should be updated, because the environment of the horse tank.

Sports :

This sport is divided into 6 categories: jumping, dressage, driving, endurance raids, acrobatics and eventing. It was created to test the officers' horses with various events such as dressage, endurance, steeplechase, cross-country and show jumping.

A privileged relationship with the horse :

Equestrian enthusiasts are nature lovers in general ... and horses in particular, with whom they establish a very special relationship.

From the age of 4 years, awareness pony is possible, and from 6 or 7 years, the clubs offer learning arena. But it is never too late to start riding, provided you have a good constitution. Horseman or horsewoman must demonstrate a real capacity to feel in harmony with their horse. Sensory qualities are more important than almost anything else. Powerful animal, the horse loves company, but it is fearful and it is absolutely imperative to gain his trust. Know discover the character of his horse, show attention to his reactions are really the prelude to the agreement between rider and horse.

Riding and back :

When there is no evolutionary pathologies (back arched, small scoliosis), horseback riding may prove beneficial come and strengthen ongoing rehabilitation. Control required by Standing back riding experience can be beneficial.