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Equestrianism

Equestrianism is like playing with ponies, but it’s also a sport that people do with big horses. Equestrianism is all about learning how to work and play with horses, and sometimes competing with other people who also love horses.

When people start learning about equestrianism, they will first learn how to take care of the horse. This means things like brushing the horse, making sure they have enough food and water, and cleaning their living area. The horse is a living animal, so it’s important to take care of it just like you would take care of a pet.

After learning how to take care of the horse, people will move on to learning how to ride on the horse’s back. Riding a horse is a lot like sitting on a big, moving chair. People will learn how to control the horse, telling it where to go and how fast to go. There are different ways to control the horse, like using special reins or kicking with your feet.

Once people learn how to ride a horse, they can start to play games with their horse or even compete in events. There are many different types of equestrian events, such as dressage, show jumping, cross country, and more. These events require the rider and horse to work together to do things like jumping over fences or riding in a specific pattern.

Equestrianism is a great way to learn about horses and have fun with them. It’s important to always be safe and careful when working with horses, but with practice and patience, anyone can learn to ride and compete in equestrian events.