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The Versatility Of Today’s Ponies

2016/5/3 16:21:47

People use horses for pleasure, work and sports. The term used to explain pony riding abilities in their totality is ‘equestrianism’ Animal Planet has claimed that horses are the fourth most influential animals in the context of the world’s economy. The world of horse-related work and play has a massive economy that runs into the many billions of dollars. There is no doubt that horses are a vital element of the human environment.

Horses in sports

Horses are schooled to do lots of things: they jump through obstacles in equestrian events and they run their hearts out on the racing tracks. They keep military and police personnel mobile and active. Horse-related entertainment and work go back a great distance into the annals of history.

Events like dressage and show jumping have elements gleaned from army origins. These activities need rider and pony to exhibit total mutual balance, control and coordination.

Of all equestrian events, of course, horseracing has long been a big crowd puller. Horses are classified in terms of age or weight and set against each other on the racing track. Horse racing is a big industry in itself, with giant investments in training, physical facilities and naturally, breeding and horse stock. Gambling on horse racing is a just about universally accepted practice.

Rodeo isn’t universal, and yet has a very fierce following. It is confined to countries that have ranching histories. Ranching has had a big role to play in the development of rodeo and sports hunting talents.

Horses at work

While horses no longer play the kind of vital roles they used to in the world’s military forces, they’re still at length used by both army and police all across the globe. In the army, their role is basically ceremonial, while with the police they are mostly used for riot control.

Horses are also utilised as critical components of search and rescue teams in some states, especially in terrain that is not easily reached on foot or by motorised auto.

Horses are still utilized in several states as draft animals. They are employed in farming and in activities such as logging. It has been proven by studies that horse use helps prevent environmental annihilation or degradation.

Horses and leisure activities

Horses are frequently used in historical re-enactments. Along with their human counterparts, they’re made up to seem like they used to in the old medieval times, when they were dressed for warfare or for events like jousting. They also find extensive use in movies and on TV, especially on shows with historical themes and in adverts featuring some products.

Horse drawn carriages are common sights in processions, parades, rides for newlyweds and VIP and dignitary rides.

They are also used as therapy for disabled folks. There’s universal agreement on the efficacy of animals as therapeutic agents, particularly those animals that are gentle and adapt well to human companionship.

Equestrianism has been a critical gear in the human machinery for ages. Horses bring not just practical purpose, they also bring relaxing company into human lives.

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