Mr, Mott

Miss Hoover

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Miss Hoover

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between them and what is the purpose of each?

The two reins--or we gall it the single rein bridle--is used quite
generally on the average threo#egaited and hunter typo horse and may
have cither curb or snaffle bite The four reinse-or double rein
bridle--is used on five-gaited horses and has both curb and snaffle
bits, which are very essential in obtaining the five different gaitse

I feel that riding well taught can and should develop character

and aid in solving psychological probloms, improve posture, and
assist in overcoming physical defects besides being a healthy form
of exercise that can be enjoyed by both old and young, weak and
stronge

Do you have any experience in teaching riding as it is related to
improvement of body mechanics, Mr. Mott?

Yes, Miss Hoover, I have riders to whom riding has been recommended
by their physician for overcoming various handicaps. Such ass
Riding for posture correction, Riding to improve muscular and nervous
troublese--Frequently riding is the only sport in which paralysis
victims can engagee Also riding is often recommended for those

who can't engage in other sports-«==such as sufferers from lung
diseases, as asthma or tuberculosis, or for those who are excessive»
ly over- or under-weight. Many who cannot enter other sports can
ride and enjoy riding, if the instructor can teach them to overcome
their ow limitations.

I can see that horseback riding can be adapted to many different
people=-both sexes, nearly all ages, and assorted weights because
of the wide variations of the severity of the sport--for horses aro
assorted as to size, strength, and serenity and there is a great
difference in the exercise obtained from riding a quiet horse at

@ walk or a strong high spirited horse at a vigorous trot or canters
It is a recreation especially suited to the enjoyment and pleasure
of couples.

Mr. Mott can you give us a fow ganeral points as to the management
of the horse when riding?

Yes, Miss Hoovér, there are a few points which every rider would

do well to observe: J. Approach and go around the horse's head and
not his heels. Mount on the left side and in approaching the horse »
avoid sudden and violent movements. Be slow and gentles 2» Remember
that the horse's mouth is one of the most important parts of his
anatomy to youas a rider. Never jerk ite Se At all gaits have
your horse "“eollected" or under controls ‘Never ride with a loose
rein so that you cannot hold him back quickly if necessary, You

are supposed to be managing the ride, though he may be quite will-
ing top, 4, Walk the first and last fivo minutes of your ride so

as to loosen up the horse and bring him in coole He needs to warm
up and cool off gradually like a human athlete. 56 Don't gallop
away from other riders» Horses like to lead and don't mind racing
and the horses become excited by ruming. Let the entire party keep
together and enjoy a comfortable rides 6, A horse, even a well tr