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originated in ancient Rome from the teams of
horses used in chariot racing. The rider performs
while standing, sitting, or kneeling with one foot
on each horse. The rider and horses ride patterns
at different gaits and weave through an obstacle
course.
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Vaulting Team |
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most often described as gymnastics and dance on horseback.
People have been performing acrobatic and dance-like
movements on the backs of moving horses for more than 2,000
years. In competitive vaulting, vaulters compete as
individuals, pairs (or pas-de-deux), and teams. Vaulting
competitions consist of compulsory exercises and
choreographed freestyle exercises done to music. There are
six compulsory exercises: basic seat, flag, mill, scissors,
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Dare Devils |
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This
group of "old folk" is in denial!
Despite their horse-mounting aides and their
aches and pains, they are determined to do
"trick riding" just as those darling
Dare Devil gals do! The Geezers have their own way
of doing their "tricks".
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Bridleless
Bareback Riding
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requires
skill, balance, coordination and allows direct communication
with the horse. Riding without a bridle requires the rider to
use their seat and legs to cue the horse to go forward,
increase power, step sideways, and correctly bend. Horse and
rider learn to have complete trust in each other.
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My
Horse is Better than Yours!
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This
is
a friendly comedy competition routine between Mom and her horse
versus
Daughter and her horse. What do you think? Freestyle or Trick
Riding? Which Horse (and Rider) is better?
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Reining
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The
horse is guided through a precise pattern of circles, spins,
and stops. All work is done at the lope and gallop. Reining
requires the horse to be responsive and in tune with its
rider, whose cues should not be easily seen.
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Freestyle
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combines
the elegance and beauty as well as the power and strength of
the horse with music. The components of Rhythm, Energy, Elasticity, and the Harmony
Between Horse and Rider show the importance of the ability and
ease in the execution of the movements.
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Classical
Dressage
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riding is described as the rider having the ability
to ride in harmony with their horse. With the proper seat
balance, correct body position, and proper use of the aids,
this harmony occurs and results in looking like a dance with
your horse.
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