Many parents can not decide which section to give their children to. They want training to be useful for the child, develop it physically and mentally and do not cause injuries. We will consider such an option of training as equestrian sport for children, which is now gaining popularity.
Types of equestrian sport
Classical species include:
- competition (in its essence represents the overcoming of various obstacles);
- Dressage (is the art of driving a horse at various gaits, ie horse gaits);
- Eventing (competition on the same horse 3 consecutive days in various disciplines, such as riding, field trials and competitions).
There are other types of equestrian sport:
- double-event (riding and competition);
- vaulting (performance of gymnastic exercises on a galloping horse);
- runs (speed competitions);
- driving or harness riding;
- barrier jumps;
- steeplechase (jumps up to 7 km with 18 obstacles);
- cross.
Where to begin?
Equestrian sport can be offered to children from the earliest years, but they take children from 10-12 years old to horse clubs. Children's equestrian sport begins with the training of the child to horses. Go to the stable with the child. Let him first look at how other children skate, then ask the coach to teach the child to climb and slash from the horse, to roll the child in a circle.
With great responsibility, go to the choice of equestrian club and coach for your child. It is desirable that the equestrian trainer worked long enough in the club and worked with the children, knew the approach to them and had patience. After all, teaching horse riding for children is not an easy task.
To train your child, you will need equipage for equestrian sport. It includes tight long pants or leggings with a flat inner seam, to avoid rubbing your feet. Shoes with a smooth sole and a small heel. A sweater or jacket that will help the trainer to control the landing of your child. A mandatory attribute for children is the helmet. It can be rented at the club, but later it is better to buy your own.
Equestrian sports for children can be supplemented with a computer game "The Academy of Equestrian Sports". This game will be interesting not only to children, but also to parents who chose equestrian sport for their beginners. In the game, you can pass both practical lessons on horses, and lecture classes, after which you will have to pass
What is useful for equestrian sport?
This sport favorably affects the musculoskeletal system, strengthens muscles, develops balance, improves coordination of movement and mental state of the practitioner. There is a method of therapeutic driving, which is shown to the disabled.
There is a myth that equestrianism is not recommended for girls. However, there are no contraindications to the sex-related child in this sport.