This document provides an overview of equestrianism (horseback riding) including: - A brief history noting the earliest records of horseback riding in Egypt in 1600 BC and categories of horses in medieval times. - The benefits of horseback riding such as strengthening muscles, improving balance and confidence. - Popular riding disciplines including polo, dressage, jumping and endurance riding. - Some famous equestrian athletes like Mary King and Pippa Funnell. - Equipment used in English riding like saddles, bridles, breeches and boots. - Risks associated with horseback riding including common injuries from falls, kicks and the high incidence of serious injuries.

1. Equestrianism
A hobby of Arslan Guzel
Presentation For Communication Skills Lab

2. Contents
History of Horseback Riding
It’s Benefits
Riding
Disciplines
Famous Peoples
English
Equipment
It’s Risks
A Glimpse on Horses Horses
Preface
History of M.U.R.C

3. Preface
Equestrianism (from Latin equester, equestr- horseman, horse)
more often known as riding , horseback riding or horse riding
referring to the skill of riding, driving, steeple chasing or vaulting
with horses.
Equestrianism is seen in number of faces like sports, military events,
localised nobility, tradition( as in case of Kazakhastan).
Not An Easy Game
Horse Riding is not an easy game. It needs wide eye span and good
reflexes. On the other hand these are not temporary rather they need
to be activated all time long.
This game is risky and addictive!
U.K’s GBR holds the 1st position and germany holds the 2nd and 3rd
positions.

4. 1600 BC—Earliest record of horseback riding
Found in an Egyptian tomb
Used for chariots and war purposes
4000 BC—Brahmins of India claimed to have first ridden a horse.
5th to 15th centuries (Medieval Times): Horses categorized by
use, not by breed.
Mid 1600s—Western riding developed.
English riding developed in Europe, later brought to US.
History of Equestrianism

5. History of M.U.R.C
M.U. riding club was laid by Nawab Mohd. Ismail Khan
Sherwani in the year 1889 and presented four horses.
M.U.R.C consists of 18 well trained horses.
M.U.R.C is distinct feature for the pride and glory for the
University.
Recently NEC Championships were held in A.M.U for the first
time in March, 2014.
Rich traditions of this club are still followed hold the supreme
authority.
120+ Students are enrolled with batches with four batch timing.
Umar Mujtaba is the current captain.

6. It’s Benefits
 Strengthening of muscles
 Reflex acceleration
 Prevention of muscle cramps
 Boosting the cardiovascular
system
 Improved visual perception of
space
 Increasing self-confidence
 Balance and Coordination

7. Riding Disciplines
Polo
Dressage
Buzkashi
Hunter Pacing
Endurance
Riding
Jumping
Mounted Archery

8. Famous People
Mary King
Great Britain representative in the Olympics, won
numerous medals
Pippa Funnell
2003, she was the first, and still only, to receive the Rolex
Grand Slam of eventing.
(Consecutive wins at Kentucky, Badminton, and
Burghley)
Karen and David O’Connor
An extremely successful Olympic couple with many wins
at Kentucky, Badminton, and Burghley
Phillip Dutton
Former Olympic rider for Australia, now riding for the
US
Anky Van Grunsven
Possibly the most talented person to ever participate in
Dressage

9. English Equipments
 English/Hunt Seat
saddle
 English bridle
 Helmet
 Riding Breeches
 English riding boots
 Riding Gloves

10.  Equestrian sports hold highest incidence of serious injury after motor
sports and power boating.
 In the United States there are 1 emergency visit per 600 riders per year.
 The most common injury is falling from the horse, followed by being
kicked, trampled.
 A study in New Zealand, (1993-2001) reports the following data:
•Arm fracture or dislocation (31%)
•Head injury (21%)
•Leg fracture or dislocation (15%)
•Chest injury (33%)
 Dr. Chambless, a neurosurgeon at Vanderbilt University reports that a
rider experiences a serious accident in just 350 hours of riding.
It’s Risks

11. A Glimpse on Horses
• There are
316 Breeds of
horses.
•The subspecies
Tarpan is now extinct.
• Anglo-Arabian breed is
the
most commonly used
•1 year old
Filly daughter
of the most famous
stallion Galileo was sold
for $8.4 million by The
Qatari Royal Family to
Mandore International on
October 13, 2013.

12. Thank You
Made By : Submitted to :
Arslan Guzel Dr. Joseph Akbar A Syed Sir
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