The Friend Of Horses Amigo Hero

By Arline Bradley


Horse riding stimulates positive psychological feelings. Being outdoors and in contact with nature helps you clear your mind and relaxes your body. Riding on a horse, and feeling the gentle caress of the wind on your face is something special. This is not what you usually experience in the busy city streets. This is why leisure riding is greatly encouraged by experts as a form of therapy.


Proper handling of horses are considered important. They too have feelings and can get sick like human beings. They may appear strong and dependable, but they also need shelter from the cruel weather. Amigo Hero is created for the comfort of every colt and mare. Its stylish design includes cross surcingles, front closures and front leg arches.

Blankets and covers should be made comfortably airy and waterproof. A cover made from the Amigo brand I guaranteed of the finest standards. It is made of 600 by 600 denier polyester threading, which is perfect in making bags, tents, outdoor covers, and now, for horse blankets. It is made for comfort but in a stylish manner, suitable for show horses.

A material can be called waterproof if it passes the standard measurement for Hydrostatic Head test. It should at least reach one thousand and five hundred millimeter of the permeability marks. Fabric permeability is tested by placing water columns in a fabric and increasing the water pressure level of the material. This is made until the water breaks into the fabric. The water column is then measured for permeability on the fabric.

Horses should be comfortable inside the rugs thus, breathabillity required. In cold conditions, the material breathability is reduced to nearly zero. Colts and mares still perspire even in cold weathers. This is why, both the outer and lining of the fabric should be breathable.

Breatiful and strong as they are, these equine animals also need to feel comfortable and safe. High breed horses are very popular for sporting events like show jumping and polo. These are very relaxing sports, especially for athletes who are in it for an adventure. Though most people enjoy leisure riding, there are more ways to enjoy riding on top of beautiful mares.

It is also important to take precautions in order to stay safe when riding. You should be fully proficient and knowledgeable in riding a colt. Safety gears are also needed, wearing high visibility goggles and a hard hat is a legal requirement especially for riders under fourteen years old. Hard hats will protect your head in case you fall off.

Horses can get out of control and ride wildly and sway you off their back. It is proper to wear body protectors to avoid getting injured. As a rider, you also need to observe the mood of your pony. If you think, it may be too fierce for your riding ability, decline riding the horse.

To fully enjoy the benefits of leisure riding, you must think of, having fun and safety both at the same time. Horses are sensitive animals and can feel if awkwardness or nervousness. Trust the horse and she will trust you as her rider.




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