Competitive Trail Riding is mostly known as CTR. It is an equine event where riders cover distances of between 15 and 40 miles a day over rough country. Plenty of participators quit after the 1st day, but others stick fast to it for three days. The contest aims to evaluate functional coordination between rider and their pony, and to evaluate the physical fitness of the riders and their horses at the end of the competition. The event can be physically demanding, and riders and their horses are subject to thorough physical examination prior to and on finishing of the event. Since there is a factor of risk to riders and their horses, these events stick to high safety standards; there's a panel of vets on the spot and all judges are experienced veterans.
It is obvious that the fittest horse and rider team wins the event. It is easy to presume that all the hard work is done by the pony, but that presumption would be unfair to the rider, who is also subjected to a great deal of strain and wear and tear. Every horse-rider pair is accompanied by a team of trainers, nutritionists, horse handlers and carers and others. They are united in their common objective of maintaining the horse in peak condition. The rider's role obviously is mostly directing and controlling and taking the easiest routes, such as would subject the pony to minimum hardship. You can't succeed in events like this without absolutely focused commitment. In all facets of mental and physical health, the pair must be at the peak of their capacities.
When competing in these events, remember that:
- horses are naturally wary animals. As prey animals, they have an inclination to see potential danger in a lot of things. So, the more your pony is desensitised to objects around, the better he will behave in the event. This means anticipating all possible objects that could spook your pony and getting your horse accustomed to these objects. Obviously, this involves convincing him the objects are in no way harmful to him by exposing him to them gradually and in non threatening circumstances. All this is often done in a secure setting like an arena;
- you ought to be fully conversant with your horse and his wants and moods. You should be able to read each nuance of his body language like an open book. You should additionally be well informed of old injuries and situations where the horse was frightened. Point them out to the judges of the event because if you don't the judges will negatively mark them at the end of the event. You are answerable for intimate understanding of your horse and everything needed to keep him secure and in the very best of health;
- while the horse's fitness is of ultimate concern, you as the rider will additionally need to face a lot of hardship and therefore you need to stay fit. When you are fit and at ideal weight, you are less of a strain for the horse. Ensure you are following regular exercise and diet regimes;
- when at the event, you should make sure you are dressed suitably and in compliance with relevant rules imposed by the event organizers;
- keeping your pony comfy and free from irritations is of supreme concern. Give him the best equipment and gear available. Maintain all gear and tack in spotless working condition. Leave no stone unturned in terms of guaranteeing your horse's perfect health and comfort;
- proper pre-event training is critical. You must work your pony up to the event slowly and with a proper plan. Proper training will keep both of your horse and you at the peak of your abilities. While you have to train hard and regularly, make sure you don't over exert your horse or yourself. Start by covering five to seven miles of increasingly rough terrain 5 week days;
- while training your pony, you must confirm he can change his footing as required and adapt to varying terrain conditions;
- while training, you must also get your horse used to proximity and constant contact with homo sapiens. He will be touched and inspected constantly while at the event. You need to ensure that does not distress him;
- while coaching, you must get your horse accustomed to both running and still water of varying tastes and compositions. Your horse will need to be given food and water regularly through the day, and it is essential that he's trained to ignore horses? Natural unwillingness to drink water from unfamiliar sources.
It is obvious that the fittest horse and rider team wins the event. It is easy to presume that all the hard work is done by the pony, but that presumption would be unfair to the rider, who is also subjected to a great deal of strain and wear and tear. Every horse-rider pair is accompanied by a team of trainers, nutritionists, horse handlers and carers and others. They are united in their common objective of maintaining the horse in peak condition. The rider's role obviously is mostly directing and controlling and taking the easiest routes, such as would subject the pony to minimum hardship. You can't succeed in events like this without absolutely focused commitment. In all facets of mental and physical health, the pair must be at the peak of their capacities.
When competing in these events, remember that:
- horses are naturally wary animals. As prey animals, they have an inclination to see potential danger in a lot of things. So, the more your pony is desensitised to objects around, the better he will behave in the event. This means anticipating all possible objects that could spook your pony and getting your horse accustomed to these objects. Obviously, this involves convincing him the objects are in no way harmful to him by exposing him to them gradually and in non threatening circumstances. All this is often done in a secure setting like an arena;
- you ought to be fully conversant with your horse and his wants and moods. You should be able to read each nuance of his body language like an open book. You should additionally be well informed of old injuries and situations where the horse was frightened. Point them out to the judges of the event because if you don't the judges will negatively mark them at the end of the event. You are answerable for intimate understanding of your horse and everything needed to keep him secure and in the very best of health;
- while the horse's fitness is of ultimate concern, you as the rider will additionally need to face a lot of hardship and therefore you need to stay fit. When you are fit and at ideal weight, you are less of a strain for the horse. Ensure you are following regular exercise and diet regimes;
- when at the event, you should make sure you are dressed suitably and in compliance with relevant rules imposed by the event organizers;
- keeping your pony comfy and free from irritations is of supreme concern. Give him the best equipment and gear available. Maintain all gear and tack in spotless working condition. Leave no stone unturned in terms of guaranteeing your horse's perfect health and comfort;
- proper pre-event training is critical. You must work your pony up to the event slowly and with a proper plan. Proper training will keep both of your horse and you at the peak of your abilities. While you have to train hard and regularly, make sure you don't over exert your horse or yourself. Start by covering five to seven miles of increasingly rough terrain 5 week days;
- while training your pony, you must confirm he can change his footing as required and adapt to varying terrain conditions;
- while training, you must also get your horse used to proximity and constant contact with homo sapiens. He will be touched and inspected constantly while at the event. You need to ensure that does not distress him;
- while coaching, you must get your horse accustomed to both running and still water of varying tastes and compositions. Your horse will need to be given food and water regularly through the day, and it is essential that he's trained to ignore horses? Natural unwillingness to drink water from unfamiliar sources.
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