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    INTRODUCTIO

    -What is horse
    N
    riding?
    Horseback riding, or Equestrianism:
    •Sitting on horse's back
    •Controlling with legs/reins
    •Bond between horse/rider
    •Understanding horse's nature/needs
    •Physical/mental preparation
    •Issues not always the horse's fault
    •Benefits: fitness, stress relief, confidence
    HORSE TACK
    • Equipment/accessories for riding/care
    • Includes: saddles, bridles, reins, bits, harnesses
    • Essential for comfort, safety, performance
    • Choice varies by riding discipline
    • Example: Western riding uses heavier saddles
    • Proper tack crucial for horse and rider welfare
    DISCIPLINES IN HORSEBACK RIDING
    ENGLISH:
    • Originates from Europe
    • Disciplines: Dressage, show jumping …
    • Gaits: walk, trot, canter, gallop
    WESTERN:
    • Originates from America
    • Focused on practicality
    • Heavier saddles
    • Disciplines: reining, barrel racing, pole bending …
    • (Slower) Gaits: walk, jog, lope
    HORSEBACK RIDING AS AN OLYMPIC
    SPORT
    • Equestrian Events at the Olympics:
    • since 1900
    • Highlights human-horse partnership
    • Initially for military officers
    • Disciplines: jumping, military riding
    • Civilian riders added over time
    • Expanded disciplines: dressage, show jumping, eventing
    • Governed by FEI
    • Upholds global consistency/fairness rules
    • Olympic Equestrian Events:
    • Mesmerize audiences
    • Showcase remarkable skill/bond
    • Celebrate worldwide on a grand platform
    HISTORY OF HORSE RIDING
    • Originated for transportation, hunting, warfare
    • Millennia-old history influenced by civilizations like
    Sumerians, Egyptians
    • Essential for trade, military, cultural exchanges
    • Distinct styles emerged globally
    • Symbolized prowess, nobility for Eurasian nomads,
    European knights
    • Embraced post-contact by indigenous peoples in the
    Americas
    • Cherished today for leisure, sport, therapy
    • Disciplines like dressage, rodeo showcase versatility
    SECRETARIAT – BIG RED
    • Historic 1973 Belmont Stakes performance
    • Won by 31 lengths, solidifying legend status
    • Born in 1970 to Meadow Farm
    • Blossomed under trainer Lucien Laurin
    • Triple Crown victory unmatched
    • Record-setting times in all three races
    • Legacy endures post-retirement
    • Inducted into National Museum of Racing, Hall of Fame
    • Recognized as one of ESPN's 50 greatest athletes
    • Shocking discovery posthumously: Secretariat's heart
    weighed 21-22 pounds, while normal thoroughbreds'
    RESOURCES
    • https://learninghorses.com/what-difference-between-english-western-riding/
    • https://www.royal-horse.com/encyclopedie/history-horse-riding-europe/
    • https://olympics.com/en/sports/equestrian/
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equestrianism
    • https://www.history.com/topics/sports/secretariat#secretariat-s-heart
    • https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=secretariat&rs=typed
    DICTIONARY
    • Platform: A raised surface or structure providing a base for various
    activities or functions.
    • Hunting: The act of pursuing and capturing wild animals for food,
    sport, or other purposes.
    • Warfare: Armed conflict between opposing groups or nations.
    • Bond: A connection or link between individuals or entities, often
    characterized by trust, mutual affection, or shared experiences.
    • Trade: The exchange of goods, services, or commodities for economic
    benefit.
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