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Why are there attendants or outriders on carriage horses?
An attendant (formally called a "footman") is there to assist the carriage driver in handling the horses from the ground. Carriage drivers should never leave the seat until all passengers are safely out of the carriage, so in an emergency (horses acting up, broken harness parts, etc.), the footman is there to head the horses or otherwise assist in correcting what is wrong. Outriders are riders on horseback that were traditionally used as scouts, riding ahead of the carriage or wagon to check on road conditions, etc.
In which sport a toque is used to protect your head?
A toque is used to protect someone's head in equestrian sports. Equestrian sports are also known as horse back riding or horse riding. The sport involves using horses for performing various tasks.
Your pony holds her head really low is it inherited carriage or a lack of muscle?
holding her head low may mean she is 'down on the bit' it is what dressage horses do!
Howrse answers- What is a martingale used for?
To control the horse's head carriage so that it can't throw it's head up.
What is the family of a horse?
Horses are scientifically known as equines. Along with zebras and others, This is why horsey words such as EQUEStrian and EQUItation are the same Horse Head
What is a martingle used for?
Martingale is used to control the horses head.
What piece of tack can you use to make a horses head higher?
Holding a horses head up high is considered a bad thing to do as it interferes with the horses ability to balance, breath and move. That being said the Bearing rein has been used for hundreds of years to get the 'high headed' look on carriage horses. This piece of equipment is cruel and should not be used on horses.
What is a horse briadle?
the bridle goes on the horses head and is used to steer and control while riding.
Which is heavier a horses heart or a horses head?
Most of the time it's the horses head.
How are horse bits used?
A bit is used for control while riding it is attached to a head stall which goes around the horses head. The reins get attached to the bit. When choosing a bit make sure it fits the horses mouth right.
Why do English horseback riders want their horses head higher?
The theory behind the higher head carriage for hunt seat riding is if your going over fences and hedges (example:fox hunting) you want your horse's head up and paying attention. I don't want to take my horse over a fence, even a low one, if his head is not up and his eyes not forward. It is dangerous for horse and rider both. The lower head carriage is the product of the modern show ring style. Too low is not good for anyone.
What is the name of a horses head?
Although the part of a horses head have special names, the head itself does not - It's just a head. Mfire
