Monday, January 18, 2010

Not all fun and games

Competing with and showing horses takes hard work. Most people think that riding horses day in and out must be a pretty easy life however, much like athletes both horse and rider must stay in shape to perform at their peek.

This sport requires the horse and rider to be in unison during the performance. To achieve this balance consistency is key. Most riders will be with their horse for a number of hours each day riding, grooming, and practicing drills over and over. Horses learn by repetition so, the more a maneuver is performed the quicker it will come.

The TU team devotes many hours for workout sessions and much time is spent at the Land of Dreams Farm for their individual and group riding lessons. Time is spent here learning and preparing for the next show.

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