any thing that the rider uses to ride a horse that isn't their body e.g. whip spurs etc
Aids are methods of commanding your horse. There are natural aids and artificial aids. Examples of artificial aids are: crops, whips, spurs and harsh bits. Examples of natural ones are: leg pressure, voice commands, seat and posture. Aids, hence their name, aid in getting the horse to perform certain maneuvers. Crops aid in making the horse go faster and voice commands aid in getting the horse to understand what the rider is asking.
The skilled horse riders who were nomads were mosveans.
Horse riders in competition are "equestrians", just atop a horse is the adjective "mounted".
It is generally best practice to have all riders mounted before asking the horse to canter. This ensures safety for both the riders and the horse. However, if some riders are dismounted, it is best to have the horse walk or stand still until all riders are ready.
When mounted on a horse the rider controls the horse by natural aids such as gentle pressure of the legs and feet. The reins are an artificial aid and are connected to the bit within the horse's mouth. This allows further communication with the horse in order to maintain control.
Yes, there are many French horse riders who compete in various equestrian disciplines such as show jumping, dressage, eventing, and endurance. France has a rich history in horse riding and breeding, and French riders are well-known on the international equestrian scene.
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The sole purpose of spurs is to act as a leg aid. For riders that have weak legs or horses that tend to be 'dead sided', spurs are a great way to communicate to your horse. Spurs in the wrong hands, however, can do great damage to the horse. Sharp edged spurs should never be used. Small, smooth spurs are all that is needed as an extension of the riders legs and heels.
The horse knows how to be a horse if we will leave him alone... but the riders don't know how to ride. What we should be doing is creating riders and that takes care of the horse immediately. ~ Charles de Kunffy
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