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.

A proper sporting horse has a good stance and built perfect for long walks and leisure riding. But, no matter how strong they look, they can still catch diseases brought about by the unfriendly weather. Good thing, Amigo Hero is now here. This is a protective blanket creates especially to protect horses from the harsh weather.

It is made of waterproof and breathable materials designed for the comfort and style of a horse. An amigo quality brand is made up of a 6oo denier polyester threading. This is the best material used for horse rugs, bags, and outdoor tents. Its features include, front leg arches, front closures and cross surcingles.

For a material to be rated as waterproof, it has to pass a minimum of one thousand five hundred millimeter for the Hydrostatic Head Test. To measure the permeability of a fabric, it has to be placed with a column of water and gradually increase the level of water on the fabric. This is done until such point where the water starts to penetrate the fabric. The column is then measured to give the waterproof measure on the material.

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.

It is also a good idea to wear sturdy shoes and body protectors to prevent injury. Riding one, you also need to feel their mood. It should match with your capabilities to ride a pony or a mare. Never pushed yourself to something you are not yet ready to try like jumping off a fence. Let things happen in its own time and do not rush things.

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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