Horse Riding: Ride Slowly and Safely
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Learn what horse riding is, how a rider starts safely, what a saddle and reins do, and why some jockeys become famous.
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Text to type: Horse riding means sitting on a horse and moving with the horse. Some people ride for fun. Some people ride in lessons. Some people ride as a sport. Riding can feel exciting, but it can also feel calm.
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Warm-Up Questions
Have you ever seen a horse?
Do you think horse riding looks fun or scary?
What safety rule do you know for a sport?
What Is Horse Riding?Reading
1. What Is Horse Riding?
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Text to type: Horse riding is not only sitting on a horse. A rider learns how to meet the horse, sit well, hold the reins, and listen to the teacher. The horse and rider work together. At first, many riders only walk with the horse. Walking is slow and useful. The rider learns balance. The horse learns that the rider is calm.
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1. What do a horse and rider do together?
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They work together.
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Would you like to start with a slow walk or a faster ride?
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- I would like to start with a slow walk.
- I would like to try a faster ride later.
- I want to watch first.
- Horse riding means...
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2. Meet the Horse Slowly
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Text to type: Horses are big and strong, but many horses are gentle. A horse can still feel scared. A fast hand, a loud voice, or running feet can surprise a horse. Before riding, people should move slowly. They can say hello in a quiet voice. They can stand where the teacher says. They should not run behind the horse. This is the first safety lesson. A calm rider helps the horse feel calm too.
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1. Why should people move slowly near a horse?
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Because a horse can feel scared if people move too fast.
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What can you do to help an animal feel safe?
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- I can move slowly.
- I can use a quiet voice.
- I can listen to the teacher.
- I want to go slowly.
- The horse is calm.
Saddle, Reins, and Simple MovesReading
3. Saddle, Reins, and Simple Moves
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Text to type: A rider sits on a saddle. The saddle helps the rider sit in the right place. The rider holds the reins with both hands. The reins help the rider ask the horse to stop, turn left, or turn right. Good riders do not pull hard. They use small signals. They also use their body and legs. In a beginner lesson, the teacher may say, "Walk," "Stop," "Turn left," or "Turn right."
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1. What do the reins help the rider do?
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The reins help the rider ask the horse where to go.
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Which move sounds easiest: walk, stop, turn left, or turn right?
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- Walk sounds easiest.
- Stop sounds important.
- Turn left sounds useful.
- Can we stop?
- Can we turn left?
- Can we turn right?
Safety Comes FirstReading
4. Safety Comes First
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Text to type: Many riders wear a helmet. A helmet protects the head. Riders also wear shoes or boots that are good for riding. They listen to the teacher before they get on the horse. In a lesson, the teacher checks the horse, the saddle, and the rider. The teacher can help the rider get on and get off. If the rider feels worried, the rider can say, "Can we go slowly?"
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1. Why do many riders wear a helmet?
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A helmet protects the head.
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What safety rule feels most important to you?
Helpful clue
- Wear a helmet.
- Listen to the teacher.
- Go slowly at first.
- Please help me.
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5. Jockeys and Famous Riders
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Text to type: A jockey is a person who rides a horse in a race. Jockeys are light, strong, and skilled. They practice balance, timing, and calm thinking. A good jockey does not only go fast. A horse can feel small signals from the jockey's hands, legs, and body. One famous Japanese jockey is Yutaka Take. People know him for many big wins and calm riding. A famous jockey trains a lot and learns how each horse moves. Many people ride horses only for fun, health, or time with animals.
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1. What does a jockey do?
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A jockey rides a horse in a race.
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Why can a sportsperson become famous?
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- They can win important events.
- They can practice for many years.
- They can have a special style.
- People can remember their best moment.
Speaking Practice: Explain the First RideReading
Speaking Practice: Explain the First Ride
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Text to type: Practice after you understand the horse and the safety rules. Use the patterns above. Explain a first riding lesson in five small steps. First, meet the horse slowly. Next, put on a helmet. Then sit on the saddle. After that, hold the reins. Finally, walk slowly with the teacher.
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1. What is the first step in this practice?
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The first step is to meet the horse slowly.
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Explain your first horse-riding lesson. Then change one detail: the feeling, the horse's size, or the first move.
What is horse riding?
Why should people move slowly near a horse?
What does a rider sit on?
What do riders hold with their hands?
Why do riders wear a helmet?
What does a jockey do?
How can a jockey become famous?
Do you want to ride a horse? Why?
Helpful clue
- I feel a little nervous.
- Can we go slowly?
- First, we walk.
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1. What Is Horse Riding?
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2. Meet the Horse Slowly
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3. Saddle, Reins, and Simple Moves
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4. Safety Comes First
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5. Jockeys and Famous Riders
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