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=Equestrian Sports:= =The Needs On Becoming an Equestrienne= =Karla Morales= = = =May 17, 2011= =Introduction:=
 * Equestrian sports have been around since 628 B.C which started as a four horse chariot races. They were first put in at olympic games in Greece.The Equestrian Sports, first became a competitive sport in 1868 at the royal Dublin horse show. People loved it so much it spread out fast. By 1800s horse shows were regular and international. The jumping section of the game became part of it in 1900, and all the rules of dressage and show jumping was introduced in 1912. Being an equestrienne was challenging and dangerous and still is. In this game there are seven equestrian disciplines recognized internationally: Jumping, Dressage, Eventing, Reining, Vaulting, Endurance, and Driving. The Equestrian sport is a classical and educated game that entertains people like me.**


 * The equestrian games is a sport that I would really like to learn because, it catches my attention and in my point of view it looks beautiful, When I see both the rider and its horse both being part of something big. When riding a horse both rider and horse need to put effort on the riding because it's a partner effort to learn how to trust each other. This sport makes it clear that the horse and its master need to be really bond with each other to create such beautiful performance. Equestrian games get my attention a lot, since I was 10 years old. Since it looks like such a complicated thing to do. I care about this because I want to learn how to be an equestrienne to be able to use my horse more.**

=The Questions for My Research:= = = =**May 12, 2011**= =**Annotated Bibliography**=
 * 1. Does your horse need to be in shape?**
 * 2. What kind of horse do you need?**
 * 3. How many classes do you need to take?**
 * 4. How much money does a class costs?**
 * 5. Is there a certain way to ride the horse?**
 * 6. What is the history behind equestrian sports?**
 * 7. What are the rules?**
 * 8. What age do you have to be to compete?**
 * 9. What kind of care does it require?**
 * 10. What is they're specific language to communicate?**
 * Topic: Equestrienne's**


 * "Disciplines Jumping." //USEF.org.// USEF, n.d. Web. 3 May, 2011**


 * The purpose of this website is to show the rules and equipment I need to compete as an equestrienne. This website was created**
 * by the Equestrian Sport Organization. It is very important to know the rules when you're competing and that's why this organization decided**
 * to make this site so people who like this sport or riders of equestrian games could be inform. The page in this website that is most useful for**
 * me is Disciplines of Jumping, which means the Rules and behavior of Jumping. In this piece of information it includes some tips on**
 * how to win and I think that is really useful for me, so I could have a small clue what to expect.**


 * Melde, Merri. "Shape Up!" Weblog entry. //TheEquestrianbond.blogspot.com.//12 Mar. 2011. 3 May 2011.**


 * This blog is about learning how to keep my horse in good conditions and in shape for competitions and for its health. It also helps you**
 * learn on sanitary and healthy matters of a horse. This blog is created by a professional Rider, and equestrienne's.This is really going**
 * when I beginning to shape up my horse. The most important information that was useful for me was one that explained how to start sha-**
 * ping up a horse if it hasn't been use for running or a young horse. It shows you how to do this with little exercises, and how to start trai-**
 * ning them too. In this I learned that the process of exercise in a horse is called "progressive loading."**


 * "Lady Rider." //Thesaddleryshop.COM.// Thesaddleryshop, n.d. Web. 17 May, 2011**


 * The purpose of this website is to show and sell the gear for the equestriennes. This website was created by the saddlery shop. This**
 * is important because without the right gear you can't compete or could get hurt. The page on this website that is most useful for me is the lady rider**
 * because it's clothes for girl equestriennes. Being an equestrian is a tough job and without the right uniform it just makes it a harder job for the rider to jump with the horse. Something I learned from this piece of information were the proper names of the gear use in equestrian sport.**

=Important Vocabulary:=
 * 1. Equestrian- a rider or performer on horseback**
 * 2. Jockey- A person who rides in horse races, esp. as a profession**
 * 3. Moscow-The art or practice of riding on horseback**
 * 4. Gaiters- are garments worn over the shoe and lower pant leg, and used primarily as personal protective equipment; similar garments used primarily for display are spats. Originally, gaiters were made of leather. Today, gaiters for walking are commonly made of plasticized synthetic cloth such as polyester. Gaiters for use on horseback continue to be made of leather.**
 * 5. Jodhpurs- Wide-hipped riding pants of heavy cloth, fitting tightly from knee to ankle.**

=**Planning My Presentation:**= =** * **Introduce my topic and explain what equestrian sports are= = ***Why am I interested in this topic** = = ***Show pictures of the uniform** = = ***Explain the different materials used like:** =
 * Jockey skull, moscow, and horsemanship**


 * Show a video on a famous rider with tips**


 * Talk about a store where you can get the equipment**


 * Talk about famous riders and what they train to become good riders**


 * Talk about proper ways to sit and training**


 * end with audience questions**

= = =**MY RESEARCH DAYS:**=

=May 6, 2011=
 * What type of language do equestrians use?**


 * __http://www.thesaddleryshop.co.uk/__**
 * This website sells the gear for equestrian competitions and everything you need to get settle up and start**
 * practicing or training for the equestrian sport.**


 * [|source 1]**
 * this source gives info about the history of equestrian games.**

=**May 3, 2011** =
 * __http://www.localriding.com/glossary.html__**
 * This is the words equestrians use to communicate with each other when they are in competitions or training**


 * Do you have to have your horse in shape? and does the rider have to be in shape? **


 * __http://theequestrianvagabond.blogspot.com/2011/03/shape-up-part-i.html__ **
 * This is a trial on how to get your horse in shape. It teaches you what kind of training your horse needs to get in shape. **

=April 28, 2011=


 * Today Im researching on the basic things on how to be an equestrian.**


 * [|source 1]**
 * this source explains what type of gear you need for the horse and the rider.it really helps because without**
 * the right clothes you could get hurt if you fall or an accident happens.**


 * [|source 2]**
 * this source gives you information on your horse care. It also gives sanitary tips for my horse.**

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