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THE BIRTH OF THE "BODY BANDAGE" |
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All riders work to achieve a good relationship with their horse. With
the use of the three main aids, hands, seat and legs, the rider
should be able to obtain a forward moving horse that is light on the
hand. This can only be achieved by having regular lessons in a
school where an instructor can constantly correct the riders
position. T
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On
a well-schooled horse
the pressure of the calves, used together or alternately,
move the horse both forwards and sideways; the basic
movements necessary for all equine disciplines. Practically
speaking these results are difficult to achieve and require many
years of experience to do so. So an inexperienced rider trying to
correct their seat is prone to uncontrollable leg movements which
cause both pain and soreness for the horse.
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IT
WAS INITIALLY DUE TO MY PERSONALLY PROBLEM IN
THIS AREA, THAT THE BODY BANDAGE WAS CREATED! |
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Because
of uncontrollable leg movements
especially those of beginners, the horses sides are
prone to abrasions of
the skin. These can happen with or without
spurs. The constant friction of the leg rubbing against the
horse’s side, thins the coat and therefore
makes the skin sensitive and sore. It is then advised not
to ride the horse until the wound has completely healed. |
So called “cold blooded horses” are prone to this problem because of the
constant use of the legs to send them forwards. Also
thoroughbreds are prone to it because of their sensitive skin.
DESPITE IT'S HUMBLE ORIGINS, 8
YEARS AGO, THE "BODY BANDAGE" HAS SINCE BEEN EMBRACED BY THE
COMPETITION WORLD.
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