Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Equine Athletes

Riding horses competitively looks easy when you watch someone who has practiced a lot. But, like every other sport, equine athletics require a lot of training detail which the casual observer may fail to appreciate.

Here Pam, the 4H leader, is coaching Erica through balancing exercises. Erica is building muscle for holding her body straight, while she learns to move it in rhythm with Oliver's loping motion. All without benefit of stirrups or handholds.



P.S. Did I mention that I love my new camera?

1 comment:

Kourtney Ann said...

Fun vidio Miss Alice!!