The horse has been ridden through history since time immemorial, bearing soldiers, drawing the carriages of kings and bewitching the eye and imagination of countless children. The economic and social development of the human race itself has depended on its ability to harness the power of the horse.
Feudalism, that frowned-upon social system of old, where the poor trudged through mud, carrying the rich aloft, was made possible by the horse (though in horses' defence, it wasn't their fault). The old nobleman with their independent knights and company would not have been able to advance their purposes and protect their homes without horses, and more specifically, the stirrup, which turned the horse into a machine to be reckoned with on the battlefield. With stirrups, horses could carry knights decked out in metal armour, wielding truly gnarly weapons of destruction. An entire social system was held up, one could say, by the simple invention of a stirrup, which allowed the power of the horse to be martially utilised.
It wasn't only violent purposes the stirrup served, however. The stirrup allowed the peaceful travellers, merchants, peasants and couriers of the world to conduct their business more comfortably, effectively and across larger areas.
Today, stirrups continue to be mighty handy, allowing for one of our favourite past times: horse racing. Horse racing is not only thrilling for the fans and riders (and maybe the horses themselves), but it also big business for the owners. Horse racing can increase the value of a stud incredibly, sometimes making his owner a wealthy man. A racehorse trainer may turn out to be one of the best investments a horse owner ever makes, enabling his animals to reach their maximum potential on the race track, and subsequently in the pasture. Racehorse training is a fine art, and securing the right trainer for an owner's animals can mean be a crucial financial decision.
It's important that a trainer and an owner have a good relationship, with lines of communication open, because ultimately it is the owner's responsibility to make sure their animals are healthy and happy. The trainer can let an owner know what measures to be taken, but it is up to the owner themselves to take the necessary steps. If a horse is healthy, happy and well-trained, then it will perform to the best of its ability, and that is all owners can ask for -the best possible return on their investments.
Human history rides through time on horseback, and today the beautiful animal is still central to our experience. The right trainer can make this experience more profitable and enjoyable for owners, helping to make their investment in horses pay such dividends that they'll be singing praises to the stirrup.
If you have a passion for horse racing and would like to have further involvement then a racehorse trainer can provide you with the vital next step, whether it be buying a racehorse or becoming part of a racehorse syndicate.
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