The Life of a Musical Ride Horse: Part 3
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The Life of a Musical Ride Horse: Part 3
(A horse trotting around a pen.)
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Our horses are just about ready for the spotlight of the Musical Ride
(Multiple horses in a paddock.)
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when they're at least six years old, and typically fully grown.
(Multiple riders stand side-by-side with their respective horse.)
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But before they can perform, they first need to be paired up with a rider.
(A female rider pets her horse and gives it a kiss.)
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Once they find the right fit, the riders and horses stay together for the year.
(A male rider brushes his horse.)
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Caring for the horses is their number one priority.
(Multiple riders sweep the floor of the stables in unison.)
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They make sure the stables and stalls are clean and tidy,
(Multiple horses stand in their stall, drinking and eating.)
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and the horses always have a comfortable place to rest
with fresh bedding every other day.
(A horse eats out of a rider's hand.)
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They feed them four times a day,
making sure to meet any unique dietary needs.
(A male rider brushes his horse.)
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They regularly groom the horses –
(A female rider wipes her horse's face.)
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every morning, before and after they ride and,
(A female rider washes her horse.)
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for those hotter days, a cool down in the showers.
(Multiple horses, mounted by riders, walk towards the camera.)
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But being on the Musical Ride doesn't mean our horses' training is over.
(Multiple horses, mounted by riders, trot around an outdoor riding arena.)
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In fact, at this stage, horses and their riders train twice per day, five days a week,
from January until May.
(Slow motion shot of a horse jumping, while mounted by a rider.)
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This allows them to build their muscle mass and stamina,
(Two horses, mounted by a male and a female trainer, move towards the camera.)
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helping them continue to develop and prepare for their summer tour.
(Aerial shot of multiple horses and riders training in an indoor riding arena.)
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They do everything from equitation training to troop drills.
(Horses and riders in Red Serge perform in a previous Musical Ride show.)
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As May rolls in the horses are now truly ready for their days as performers on the Musical Ride,
(A close-up of a horse in his stall.)
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where they'll perform for years as long as they're happy and healthy.
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