By Prof. Eduardo Amaya USING THE REINS Both athletes, the rider and the horse, communicate with each other. The rider must have sensitive hands, good use of body weight, and correct leg positioning. The horse must be sensitive and well-trained. The most direct communication with the horse is through the reins, which should be used
By Prof. Eduardo Amaya / Special thanks to Raúl Laplacette for his invaluable cooperation The swing is defined as a rocking movement between the shoulders and hips. This bodily action allows for a greater impact or impulse on the ball with the least energy expenditure. There must be muscular coordination and the use of strong
By Prof. Eduardo Amaya I should mention here the importance of using both hands in riding a horse. Although the reins are normal help in the left hand and the horse is controlled in the same hand, the use of the right hand to assist the left is an essential part in controlling
The word “estribo,” from its origin, means “handle to climb onto a horse.” When the stirrup was invented and began to be used, the rider gained greater control over the horse, becoming an extension of each other. The stirrup made a significant difference in warfare; when used in heavy cavalry, they provided not only
By Prf. Eduardo Amaya Excessive tension restricts and diminishes the power of the hit. While force is a product of muscle development and flexible capabilities, power is generated within the muscles through contraction and release; thus, it is more closely related to coordination than to strength. Therefore, although it is the speed of the
Whether riding without a mallet or riding and moving to strike a ball, a player assumes a series of positions in the saddle to maintain balance. That is the essence of polo. It is known that the location of the stirrups relates to the exact position of the horse’s center of gravity when static. When