Ethically Supplementing Racing Horse And Camel Feed

June 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment

As all experienced handlers and owners of racing camels and horses are only too aware, there are times when sheer physical exertion causes animals to go off feed, despite their best attempts to keep stress levels to a bare minimum.  The hearts, limbs and lungs of their animals may be in the best possible shape.  Hence, handlers and owners turn their immediate attentions to scrutiny of diets and training methods in order to speedily restore the equilibrium.  In the case of a racing horse, for example, muscle development averages at 5% per week.  In real terms, this equates to approximately 12-20 weeks for a horse that has gone off feed to be returned to optimum fitness levels.  Resultantly, numerous racing horse and camel owners turn to appetite stimulants and tonics to hasten the restoration of their hard working animals to peak condition.

Throughout the career of a racing horse or camel, handlers and owners are naturally mindful of maintaining and enhancing the physical and mental wellbeing of their animals in accordance with animal welfare legislation.  This is one of the many reasons why so many owners turn to Collovet, produced by Ruth Consolidated Industries Pty Ltd in Sydney, Australia.  Collovet is a highly effective and ethical appetite stimulant and restorative for animals. It features amongst the broad range of feed supplements and veterinary products pioneered and produced by Ruth Consolidated Industries Pty Ltd.

Collovet can also be administered alongside racing horse and camel feed to supplement the existing healthy diets of animals undergoing intensive training and racing schedules.

So what exactly is Collovet?  It is a pleasant multi tasking liquid that easily dissolves in water.  It is power packed with vitamins, minerals and stomachic’s that stimulate the appetites of animals, promoting their mental wellbeing during busy times of exceptional stress, and also improving their muscular capacity for physical exertion.  Besides being used as a racing horse and camel feed supplement, it is also eminently well suited for the preparation of animals for selling or showing, as it enhances the overall quality and bloom of coats.

Collovet provides a winning solution for handlers and owners, both when their animals go off feed, and when they want to assure that the fitness and wellbeing of their animals if of the highest caliber it possibly can be.

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Collovet Keeps Racing Horses And Camels Raring To Go

June 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The world of horse and camel racing can be a highly lucrative one, and animals suffering ill health can result in unthrifty losses to racing horse and camel owners.  Owners are financially obliged to maintain optimum fitness levels of their animals to ensure continued profitability and prosperity.  Yet they are legally obliged to abide by burgeoning amounts of rules and regulations introduced by the Racing Authorities.

Animal welfare has been a hot topic over the past few decades, continuing to make headline news.  It is important that both the Government and end consumers have every possible confidence that racing animals are ethically treated.  Collovet is a dynamic veterinary product that helps to fulfill the criteria of all involved parties, including the Government, consumers, and those involved in the racing horse and camel communities.

When a racing horse or camel goes off feed, handlers and owners are immediately alerted to the fact that the animal is suffering physical stress, mental stress, or both.  Collovet is a restorative and appetite stimulant in the form of a totally palatable and pleasant liquid, produced by Ruth Consolidated Industries Pty Ltd in Sydney, Australia.  As a leading organisation in the field of veterinary products, it intrinsically understands what causes racing animals to go off feed.  It harnesses its veterinary science expertise to provide safe cures for such symptoms.  The efficient and rapid effectiveness of Collovet makes it a highly popular choice amongst racing horse and camel owners, for whom ailing and off feed animals carry both economic and emotional concerns.

Whilst Collovet is most widely used for the restoration of appetite to off feed racing animals, it can also be used to supplement racing horse and camel feed.  When administered in addition to existing healthy diets, Collovet helps to improve the appetites of racing animals, besides their growth rates.  It also provides a mild stimulant to any would be racing horse or camel that is sickly or small at birth.  Collovet is genuinely beneficial to racing animals, thus assuring its continued success amongst racing horse and camel owners whose careers are based on the deft performances of their prized possessions.

Ruth Consolidated Industries Pty Ltd ranks highly amongst Australia’s leading veterinary product exporters, in addition to the overwhelming success it has enjoyed in Australia itself.  .  Consequently, many racing horse and camel owners, both at home and abroad, place their trust in Collovet on behalf of their beloved and profitable animals.

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Preakness Stakes Betting: Spotting the Early Contenders

June 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

It is the second jewel of Thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown called the Preakness Stakes where it annually attracts a few of the best three-year-old racehorses in the country to the Pimlico Racetrack in the state of Maryland. Race horses that contend in the Preakness Stakes betting event consist of a handful that ran in the recently concluded Kentucky Derby just two weeks prior, and they also usually include several three-year-olds that skip the Derby for any number of reasons. The new contenders that get to compete in the Triple Crown are often dubbed as the “new shooters.”

 

Unlike the huge 20-horse stampede that is the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes consists of only 14 horses. The middle jewel of the Triple Crown series is led by contenders that won the Kentucky Derby in Churchill Downs. In Triple Crown tradition that’s only unique to the Preakness, the contending horses are kept in a single barn called the Stakes Barn. The winner of the Kentucky Derby is always front and center as the horse is given the first stall in the Stakes Barn.

 

In determining the leading contenders for the Preakness Stakes betting event, there are a few factors that should be considered. First is Kentucky Derby winners usually run well in the Preakness Stakes. There have been four Derby winners—War Emblem in 2004, Funny Cide in 2003, Smarty Jones in 2004, and Big Brown in 2008—who went on to win the Preakness Stakes since 2000. And during the same time, there were also three “new shooters” that won the Preakness Stakes: Red Bullet in 2000, Bernardini in 2006, and the filly Rachel Alexandra in 2009. These results have been commonplace in the Preakness Stakes during the past decades.

 

Preakness Stakes contenders that didn’t get to participate in the Kentucky Derby tend to be either late blooming three-year-olds that probably didn’t earn enough money to make the field, or maybe the grueling 1 ¼-mile distance of the Kentucky Derby was too much for the horse’s ability to endure in a race.

 

Whatever the reasons are, one advantage these “new shooters” have over the others that raced in the Kentucky Derby is their fresh legs. In contemporary Thoroughbred racing, top horses are essentially never raced again after just a short two-week break. And this is besides the fact that these contenders just came off a race like the Kentucky Derby, which is, without a doubt, the toughest race a horse will ever have to go through.

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Why is Horse Racing Handicapping So Difficult

May 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment

If you’ve ever seriously tried to make a profit betting on horses, you’ve probably discovered that handicapping horse races is hard to do if you really want to make money.  You may have asked yourself why it’s so hard when it seems that it is so easy when you first start.  It appears that all you have to do is gather your information, and there’s plenty of it out there, then just find the best horse or horses and bet on them, right?

Horse racing handicapping depends on good information.  Using past performances, speed graphs, sire statistics, jockey statistics, trainer statistics, track models is how you determine which horse is the best.  But even with all that information, or perhaps because there’s so much information, it is extremely difficult to make a profit.  Of course, there’s the problem of over coming the vig, but we’ll save that rant for another horse racing article.

Statistics can tell us a lot of things and it seems that just putting them together should lead to winners.  For instance, the winner of 70% of the races is one of the top three horses with the fastest speed rating in its last race.  About 70% of the winners of horse races is one of the top 3 horses in the morning line.  Approximately 70% of winners are horses who are carrying the same weight or less.  The statistics go on and on.

Then why not just combined those statistics and apply them as filters to find the logical contenders?  For instance, if you use the three stats I just pointed out and looked for horses that qualified for all three conditions, wouldn’t that lead to some high probability bets?  Sorry to disappoint you, but even though it seems so logical, the answer is, “no.”

How can that be?  The problem is that there is more to finding good bets than putting together a few statistics.  For instance, there is the margin to be considered.  While the winner may be among the top three in the morning line about 70% of the time, what if the margin between the top horse is 1-1 to 3-1?  What if the margin between the top two horses is 2-1 to 5-2?  There is a big difference there and we wouldn’t expect the horse at 1-1 in the morning line to have the same chance of winning as the 2-1 horse in another race.

Therefore, we have to start weighting factors based on ratios and it gets complicated.  If the margin is too great, then that may skew our stats.  What if a horse has the fastest speed figure in its last race but isn’t in the top three in the morning line?  It can happen.  It would not qualify to be  contender if our selections were based on all three stats.  Would you want to leave such a horse out of your considerations?

Our next problem in horse racing handicapping is that not all races, distances, genders, ages are subject to the same filters.  Track models for different ages and distances point to much different running styles for winners so it becomes important to adjust our filters according to all of those considerations.  Is it any wonder that computer programs with their ability to handle many factors still can’t show us a profit?

Those are just some of the reasons that picking winners at the horse races is so difficult and why people who love an intellectual challenge enjoy it so much.  Can anyone make a profit at the track?  Yes, but as I’ve just pointed out, it isn’t easy.

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Matters To Consider When Buying The Perfect Stirrups

May 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment

At present there are several stirrups that are generously in the market however, you need to make sure that you have the perfect one to successfully have a memorable horse riding encounter.

Generally, safety is the primary thing to be considered. If you have ever watched an oldtime Western Movie, you’ve probably seen a cowboy with his foot trapped in a saddle stirrup as his horse drags him off into the sunset. Happily, with the current technology, there are riding stirrups that are made to avoid that from taking place. Certain stirrups for saddles are designed to separate at the side others have a portion of the saddle stirrup that breaks away (breakaway stirrups) when the riders foot rotates too far forward or back. Additionally, there are riding stirrups which are created with a curve which makes it easier for your foot to slide out if you fall from your horse.

Be sure you wear a shoe or boot with a heel. This helps prevent your foot from sliding through the stirrup

One other way to avoid your foot from sliding through the riding stirrup is to add in a tapadero (a hood type enclosure that fits on the front of stirrups). They are generally made use of in parades because they can be quite pretty however they are also beneficial to safeguarding your feet from snow, cold and brush out on the path.

Another consideration is to opt for the correct stirrup width. If they’re too firm, your feet might stay in the stirrup. If ever the stirrups are too loosened, your feet may slip. As a guideline, the suitable stirrup width should be somewhere around 1″ wider than the bottom part of your boot or shoe. You may need one or more set of saddle stirrups unless you often use the same width footwear.

Stirrups with non-slip pads supply extra safety and comfort compared to a riding stirrup without. Stirrups that swivel minimize the strain on the rider’s knees for a more at ease ride.

Type of Activity

Additional factors to consider when selecting saddle stirrups are the types of activity you will be doing when riding. Listed below are some of those activities:

If you’re going to contend in barrel racing, you will need a very sturdy stirrup and may prefer a slightly more restrictive fit. Cutting riders typically like a tighter fitting riding stirrup with a narrower platform such as the Oxbow stirrup design provides. Roper riders favor a little more room in their stirrups. Endurance riders might also prefer extra space for their boot than the additional 1″ width defined above. Dressage riders demands a longer stirrup to improve their control over the horse. Jockeys need very short stirrups for saddles. If perhaps you often stand in the saddle or ride for long periods of time, a 2″ or 3″ Bell stirrup offers a comfortable platform.

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Horse racing system advice – 13 key elements

May 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment

1 – Knowledge is king

Before anyone does anything successfully in life (excluding lottery winners etc) they must learn about their subject – this takes time but is absolutely vital. I strongly urge anyone who wants to make a success of following horse racing systems to first ensure they know the basics, not only about systems themselves but also about horse racing in general. You can read the information on our site or of course search on the web, read books etc. Whatever you do, make sure you dont start while you have any niggling questions in your head – there is no harm in asking or delaying slightly while you investigate further.

2 – Avoid lies

No great elaboration is required here, quite simply if there is a chance your efforts are going to be based on a lie or a myth, there is no point continuing. If you believe someone simply telling you to back something or to follow a system makes it worthwhile, I am sorry to say you will more than likely end up losing.

3 – Avoid hype

There are two forms of hype – namely the obvious and the more subtle. Lets say you stumble across a website with flashing pound signs and a testimonial explaining they have won their members ?20,000 in the last 8 days using an unbeatable system. The results are verified to a tipping league and they claim they just want to help you out, its a limited offer and if you dont sign up now you will apparently miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime. You read the forum and see 8 or 9 messages stating all their dreams have come true. This is obvious hype – if you are taken in by this you need to seriously consider whether you should be betting at all!

When people overreact to a snippet of information without fully researching what they have been told, this is also falling victim to system hype. For example during the build-up to a big race the trainer is interviewed and announces he will retire following the race and he hopes to go out with a bang. Before too long someone mentions a different trainer who in the past retired and won a big race. People then back the horse based on this and in doing so fall victim to hype albeit of a slightly subtler nature.

4 – Beware of randomness

From my viewpoint if there is no possible feasible reason to explain the profit/loss of a horse racing system then it is open to randomness. Its the name of the game that we all have different interpretations of what may or may not be valid, but if you cant write down in a couple of sentences what the rules are and make logical sense, then in my opinion its impossible to believe historic results can be trusted. This is a huge reason to always ask for system rules prior to parting with your cash on a supposed system selection. A ridiculous example (i havent checked this!) but if its profitable to back any horse with its 4th letter being G on a Monday after 4pm while its sunny then you can be pretty sure it is totally random!

5 – Ensure accurate data

Something I have suffered from and a key reason I built our site. Your results show you may have found something special, the reality is its very ordinary. Find a source you trust and spot-check a few selections and searches you carry out.

6 – Adequate testing period

Its vital to ensure the results set you have backtested against are sufficient. But its also vital to ensure once you start backing you give the system a fair chance to perform – many people give up after a few losers. The number required varies depending on the system but whatever your criteria you should initially create a bank with which to test your theory. There are many suggestions regarding the size of this bank but my own thought is to take the longest losing run and multiply by 3. If it does run out with this size of bank, its fair to assume you have given it a fair shot but its time to rethink or look elsewhere.

7 – Public awareness

What I refer to here is how long your system will remain profitable. Its important you do your bit to try and keep it this way. If you stumble across something and then post it in forums all over the web its likely others will follow suit and soon your system will have lost its edge. This is another reason to be weary of services selling you systems. How many people have they sold it to? When they compiled the results its likely nobody was following it!

8 – Betting Exchange Price Variance

This can work in a positive way for backing systems but in terms of laying systems you MUST be aware of the difference between exchange prices and SP. Its very hard to give a definitive percentage difference because it varies wildly, but if your system is throwing up lays at 50/1 i can assure you it will be almost impossible to lay at these prices on the exchanges. Depending on your system you will need to take this into account before attempting to start laying as a couple of losers and you could really get your hands burnt.

9 – Nothing lasts forever

Every system will have a lifetime and its important to regularly monitor for changes in the performance of the system or circumstances, which may affect it. As an example imagine you were backing a jockey who was consistently profitable. Eventually this will change and the sooner you catch on the better- it could be because the bookies catch on and the odds are affected, maybe he was an apprentice and loses his claim, perhaps he got a lot of rides from a certain owner and falls out of favour or it could just simply be he gets old and his ability begins to decline. Any system can be wiped out instantly and although we can not always control all of these things in advance we can watch for the change in performance.

10 – Dont be greedy

So you find something and get excited. It doesnt matter, this needs to be treated the same as any other system, compile a strategy in terms of how much you will wager on each selection and stick to it. The bookies are in dreamland as a result of over-eagerness to get one over on them. If you normally work on a basis of ?5 per point, stick to the same or if you must increase alter your bank and strategy accordingly. NEVER get so excited by the figures before you and lose control, if the system is as wonderful as it seems then in time you will make a profit by sticking to your plan.

11 – Be disciplined

Imagine you have found a system that involves backing second favourites in a certain type of race. You wake up and view your qualifiers only to discover one of them runs against a horse you like. If you are following the system rules and have a bank set aside accordingly, the horse you like is irrelevant – the bet should be placed. Otherwise you are allowing personal opinion to affect your system and the rules have changed. It is no longer a system with the rule “back second favs in race types xyz” and has became “back second favs in race types xyz when i feel like it”.

12 – Separate banking

If you dont have a separate bank and you are human its likely your money will get spent on something else. I also recommend having a separate account for each type of system, even if its only on an excel spreadsheet. Too many people have lost out and given up due to not having a tight grip on their staking bank.

13 – Common sense

Probably the most important thing in any walk of life, common sense can get you very far. In your approach it is absolutely imperative you apply common sense – this can summarise every other point i have made. This means knowing your limitations, being aware of the basics in whatever you are doing, taking sufficient steps to accurately analyse the past and keeping a close eye on progress. But above all common sense will stop you from falling victim to losing money as a result of stupidity, being mis-led, indiscipline, lack of awareness or downright greed.

Conclusions

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Effective Betting Plan By Way Of Horse Racing Betting Systems

May 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The finest way to capitalize on from the favorite bet on horse race is betting and this could be the very good reason that strategies like horse racing betting systems will probably be in demand at the moment. Betting definitely doubles the fun since you also have something to seem forward to since the game comes to a conclusion. It becomes rewarding each time you win and collect your payout. It is undoubtedly the obvious way to spend quality the best time to relieve tension and forget information on your worries should you is aware of the limits of experiencing enjoyable.

Horse racing is most likely 1 of many oldest sports which involve betting and numerous consumers are hooked with it as seen from your growing demands for horse racing betting systems. Risk takers ought to look at each of the basics in betting so as to increase the likelihood of winning while reducing the risks. Keep in mind that betting is both an activity too as a severe thing mainly simply because it may involve challenging earned money that may perhaps be lost in an instant. On the other hand, with sufficient luck, it is a smart investment as it cans two or 3 times you’re challenging earned dollars immediately. In any event, yet another thing is sure, you’re going to get each one of the excitement and enjoyment that you just deserve and that’s what matters in relation to gambling.

For beginning, you need to have enough understanding around the varieties of horse racing betting systems. Additionally you need to identify the kinds that yield much better result normally. It is true you can’t be considered a hundred percent certain despite the fact that start making use of these proven strategies but it is far better to possess a betting plan than counting on your luck. After taking into consideration the sort of betting system you’ll follow, your next logical step is often to identify how realistic your betting plan’s. You’ll need to examine the records, shape and performance in the horse you’re picking. Also, make certain that you have carefully evaluated the jockey who’ll ride the horse. The skill of the jockey and the capacity to the horse greatly figure out their performance. 

Betting is not as easy as laying the total you could bet and depending upon your luck and instinct. It has to involve a good betting plan where horse racing betting systems plays crucial roles.

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A Complete Set Of Tack For The Amateur

May 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Are you a life long lover of horses? What about considering purchasing a horse of your own? Should you be contemplating being a new horse keeper, there are several items you first should know. Definitely you ought to know of the type of tack you need to use and what would perform the best for you.

To start with, here are the necessities. You will need a saddle, a bridle, and a halter, especially if perhaps you are a first-time rider. Saddles could be purchased in two styles: English and Western. While you are just trying to learn how to ride a horse, Western saddle is perfect. There are various factors behind this. To begin with, Western tack type saddles are created with a horn, a square seat, and a vertical back. These saddles can be kind of quite large. I’ve used Western saddles which weigh near forty-five pounds. This is sometimes a problem for younger riders aiming to tack up their horse.

It’s not always that English saddles don’t have their very own benefits though. Additionally it is stress-free to make use of these types of saddles because they seat you a a bit more naturally than Western saddles and present better contact with the horse. Nonetheless, the principal reason why English saddles is encouraged because quite simply, they are more leisurely. Not to mention, the fact that they have easily-removed stirrups which is definitely a fine safety function should your foot slips too far into the stirrup or if you happen to fall off the horse, the stirrup will come off, avoiding you from being pulled.

Along with saddles, you’ll also need bridles, bits and reins as a method of managing the horse. Again there are differences between the English and the Western styles. English-style bridles include extra straps, along with a noseband and a brow-band. Some western bridles use these features yet others don’t. English and western riding bits are usually snaffle bits. You will at times see western style bits with an additional bar, or curb, on the outside of the horse’s mouth.

You are likely to need a halter. They are absolutely essential for every rider, irrespective of how skilled of a rider you are. Riders use halters to lead their horse and as a means to restrict the horse. The sole difference between different styles of halters is mostly ornamental.

An additional yet non-compulsory bit of tack you can use is a blanket. These are generally used with horses that are secured outdoors or in an unheated stall. Blankets include a waterproof exterior and a warm inside.

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A Much Better Understanding Of Horse Saddles

May 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

The framework that you place on an animal’s back to secure the rider or any other types of weight is known as saddle. Whenever one speaks of saddles, it’s often related to horses. Horse saddles are important piece of gear for any person considering horse training.

There are two main types of saddles – the English saddle and Western saddle. These are the basic two types of saddle generally used in the equestrian world, although there are many types of horse saddles utilized worldwide. In several other nations, saddles of various styles are available. Saddles range significantly between numerous ethnic groups and nationalities. It could be exciting to discover how each one is implemented.

Typically, choosing what saddle to apply should be determined by the kind of riding you plan to do with your horse. And possibly narrowing it down to English or Western riding, saddles can still be broken up in lots of types such as for dressage and show, endurance, pleasure or general purpose. Several typical horse saddle terms you should learn are pommel, cantle, horn and cinch.

The English Horse Saddle

In Olympic horseback riding events, the English saddle is the primary type of saddle used. As the title suggests, this is the preferred type among the majority of English riders. But, the English saddle can still be categorized into several more distinct styles based on the kind of function that is required. Whether it’s for show jumping, hunter jumper, eventing, dressage, horse racing, saddle seat, or polo, a proper type of saddle is consequently utilized.

The Western Horse Saddle

The Stock saddle or Western saddle is regarded as the widely used variety in the United States. This is the type of saddle you will observe used by cowboys on cattle ranches. Presently, it is used in many different western riding activities. Specifically, western saddles don’t have as much padding underneath and should be utilized with saddle blankets or pads in order to be comfy for the horse. They actually do offer much more support for the rider.

Western saddles have stirrups that are stronger and can make use of numerous cinches based upon on what they are being used for. The horn found on the front is a main factor that differentiates this type of saddle from its English counterpart. The horn is primarily used to tie a lariat when roping cattle.

Getting the saddle that suits may require more work than it may seem. An ill-fitting saddle can result in traumas to both the horse and rider. Bruising and sores may result on your horse’s back muscles if you do not choose a saddle that fits appropriately. You should have a trial period prior to actually buying your saddle. Consider it as a piece of sports equipment for a human, it differs a lot from each individual horse. Be sure to always maintain your tack clean and well oiled in order to avoid breakage or pointless discomfort to your horse.

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Mastering The Sitting Trot

May 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Join the club, if you find you are having difficulty with sitting when your horse is on the trot. All too many riders who are getting trained in the sitting trot face problems maintaining their seat. Lots of these riders have learned the hard way that their seat bones often fail to be where they should be: on the saddle. In actual fact you can start to learn to sit the trot amazingly if you try out some simple tricks. The results are likely to be fast.

To start with, let’s redefine the word ‘sit’ in the context of the trot. Many riders presume this word indicates passivity. They’re wrong. You are not meant to sit like a brass Laughing Buddha while on the sitting trot. You can enhance your position a heap if you change your idea of the sitting trot: think of it as a process that actively involves you, too.

Poor sitting trots feed on themselves and degenerate further with time. The whole problem starts with the down movement. The ride fails to stay in rhythm with the horse; he begins to drop into the saddle as the saddle starts its journey back up. The result is a clashing reunion of rider seat and saddle. A pony subject to that sort of impact has a tendency to stiffen up. He will collapse his back, and when a pony does this, the trot becomes a gait that’s impossible to sit.

You can properly sit the trot just when you learn how to closely follow your saddle’s up and back down movements. This task is all the more challenging because you want to learn how to do it on your seat bones.

The positive side of the entire thing is that you don’t need to put your horse to any trouble while you get yourself tuned into sitting trots. Take it out on a tough chair of wood instead. Sit on the chair with your face to its back, and ensure that the chair is in contact with both of your seat bones. Tighten and loosen each of the seat bones alternatively, so that one seat bone is up when the other is down. If you find you’re not able to do this, you most likely have puny muscles in your butt; though it is also possible that your hips and your back could be too tight. You can bring this area of your anatomy to full strength and suppleness with some stretching, yoga or pilates.

Once you are finished with the chair, it is back to your pony. Sit straight, your back should be straight up over your hips and your seat. Follow your horse’s movement with one seat bone at a time. Don’t curve your back, and keep your hips soft and flexible to enable you to follow your horse’s movement closely. If you have correctly aligned your body, your legs should be well relaxed with the impact being cushioned by your in time motion.

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