1: Giddy Up! Welcome to Horseback Riding in Visual Studio .NET

Creating QR Code in Visual Studio .NET 1: Giddy Up! Welcome to Horseback Riding

Many hunt seat riders have the goal of jumping on horseback If you re not sure why riders enjoy jumping, it s because it s a whole lot of fun! Many riders get hooked on this activity Jumping can take place in an arena or out in the field Arena jumping consists of a series of jumps arranged in a course that the horse-and-rider team has to negotiate Some of these jumps include oxers (two sets of jump standards vertical poles and two sets of horizontal poles) and crossrails (two jump standards with two rails placed between them in an X position) Jumping out in the field is called cross-country jumping, and it s a test of courage and endurance A series of obstacles are laid out on a designated course, which covers 2 to 4 miles in length Obstacles can include telephone poles, low shrubs, and water jumps (in which the horse has to jump over something into a shallow pond) To find out what it takes to jump a horse, flip to 16

After you become addicted to horseback riding (and I know you will), you ll start thinking about moving to the next level You may just want to find a new instructor or switch disciplines, but in many cases, the next step means adding a horse to your family I introduce some important points in the following sections

As you become more proficient in your riding, you may want to switch to a different instructor to help you find your greatest potential in the saddle After all, some instructors specialize in teaching only beginners Should that day come, you want to seek out the most qualified teacher you can afford You may also want to consider switching disciplines or at least trying a different one to see whether you like it This step means searching for a new instructor who s qualified to teach the discipline you want to try Moving to the next level of riding also means becoming even more physically fit You may want to start cross-training to help your body prepare for the more-rigorous riding in store Jogging, swimming, and aerobics are just some ways you can improve your endurance and muscle tone For details on how to move to the next level or riding, take a look at 17

It s inevitable: After you start riding, it isn t long before you start longing for a horse of your own Horse ownership is a big responsibility in time and money, and it isn t one to be taken lightly Find out what s involved in owning a horse before you take this big step One way to find out what horse ownership is all about is to lease a horse first With leasing, you can get an idea of the time commitment involved in horse ownership You can also get a good sense of what owning one of these amazing creatures is like before you take a plunge Should you decide to buy, getting the right horse is vital Just as with human relationships, you have to find a good match As a beginning rider, you need a horse who s quiet, well-trained, and easygoing A horse like this can help you develop your skills When you re ready to go horse shopping, enlist the help of a horse expert This person can be your riding instructor, a local trainer you trust, or even an equine vet or farrier (who works with shoes and hooves) if no instructors or trainers are available in your area Start searching for horses for sale on tackstore bulletin boards, through trainers and breeders, and in local horse publications For more details on buying a horse, see 18