A lot of people think that horseback riding is not a sport. They think all you do is sit in the saddle, but no! I totally disagree! I love to ride horses and it is definitely a sport. Try squatting for an entire hour. Pretty hard right? Sometimes we have to do that. Or sometimes we just sit there and bounce. It sounds very easy but when you are just starting to ride it can be tricky. If you don’t believe me try it yourself!
Also sometimes we have to post. Posting is when you use your heels to push yourself up and down. Or even harder is posting without stirrups. Stirrups are the part of the saddle that you put your feet in. When posting without stirrups you need to raise your body with your thighs , but you can’t squeeze.
Here is some very important proof horseback is in the Olympics!! In the Olympics there are three categories Show Jumping, Dressage, and Cross Country. Show Jumping is when you mainly focus on jumping. In show jumping the ring is usually outside.Also you have to wear a protective vest in show jumping . Dressage is another word for training.Dressage is a very fancy show type where you walk,trot,canter. In dressage you have to wear a fancy coat and top hat. Cross Country is where you and your horse race for the best time. On the courses they have jumps and sometimes open fields. In cross country you have to wear a protective vest. In all classes you have to wear tall boots and a helmet.
~Lauren
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