1. English Hunt Seat
People who like performing and competing enjoy many of the sports within horse riding. To choose an equestrian sport that really works for you, think about your interests. Both English and Western styles of horse riding provide many opportunities for shows and competitions. English or Hunt seat riding is appealing for people who like to work within a barn or ring and are not interested in trail rides or being in open spaces.
2. Open Fields
Try Western riding if you enjoy open spaces, surprise challenges and a feeling of freedom. Western riding is also very popular for people who want to go on overnight trips. The equipment in Western riding is for long term riding comfort and practicality.
3. Show Jumping
Show jumping provides an opportunity to learn hunter seat equitation and add obstacles to the mix. Once you have master the shorter distances, you can learn to jump obstacles over 6 feet high. There is an element of risk and danger to show jumping that really gets the heart pumping. Not for the faint of heart, this sport is most appealing to people who enjoy a challenge and like pressure.
4. Good at Gymnastics?
Combine gymnastics and horseback riding by trying vaulting. This sport uses the horse as the basis for a series of gymnastic tricks. The rider performs various gymnastic tricks while the horse is moving. This sport is as very popular as a team event and is most enjoyable for those who enjoy gymnastics.
5. Faster! Faster!
Horse racing is a great way to enjoy horse riding. Horse racing is most enjoyable for people who like fast speeds, fierce competition and excitement. Although jockeys have certain size and weight restrictions, practice riders and trainers have no size restrictions. To participate in the world of horse racing, go to your local racing barn and volunteer. Work as a horse walker, gradually progressing to horse exerciser and training rider.
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