Friday, 21 February 2014

Horse Riding Safety Tips

By Maryl Joop


Your worst nightmare happened again yesterday when your five year old ran in to tell you that his eight year old brother Jimmy just fell off the trampoline and is now crying holding his arm. Quickly, you unceremoniously dropped what you were doing and rushed to his aid, thinking the worst.

First-Know your skill level and match it to the horse you are going to ride. Some horses are slower, giddier, flightier, basically they are like people and have their own personalities. So think of it like a date and match yourself right based on personality.

Second-Get some good experience with other riders who know about horses. You can get the insides and outs of saddling up, sitting right, and taking over the reins. Also remember the practice makes perfect.

It takes time in the saddle to truly be comfortable. That being said, even the most seasoned rodeo cowboys get bucked off occasionally so never get TOO comfortable.

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Make sure your child is getting enough grains, fruits, vegetables, meats, etc. every day. As the days become weeks, your body will work more efficiently on the problem areas of the body. Balance your child's diet. It'll do more for his arm than just increasing the calcium would.

Next, focus on calcium and vitamin D. Calcium helps the bone tissue to form solidly. Vitamin D opens up the pores of the bone to allow calcium to pass through. Taken in combination will help the bones to grow back quickly and strong. Vitamin D rich foods include fish, milk, orange juice, supplements, and beef. Other sources of calcium include yogurt, milk, cheese, salmon, almonds and collard greens.

Sixth- Make sure your saddle is on correctly. There are so many different straps and harnesses used when saddling up. It is easy to be the one who rushes things just to get out on the trail. Don't fool yourself into thinking that this is a good idea. It takes time and attention to get things done right and it is well worth the safety.

Seventh-Be extra careful when you're homeward bound. This can be an interesting experience because it seems like the horses kind of trudge along when they are heading up the trail, but when it comes to getting back home they go "full steam ahead". Trying to keep up with them can be a daunting task.

Lastly, it takes skill and instruction to become "one" with the horse, but it can be an exhilarating experience for anyone! Make sure that the next time you are riding horses in Utah that you remember these tips and if not, that you are covered by some good medical insurance.




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