Posted on 02/13/2007 9:20:01 PM PST by Global2010
Any one ever try one of these horse riding simulation exercize devices?
The JOBA has stirrups and was the original invention.
I am not interested in "real" horse riding, live in the PNW so weather and disability keeps us home bound.
I would like to know if anyone ones one or has tried either and comments.
Bump for someone that knows about that and can help you.
You heard of this?
I've never tried one myself, but other riders on one of the lists I'm on were discussing them and exchanging photos of them a few months back. I understand that there are different versions targeted to teach specific areas of riding--for instance, one type is just to get a beginner used to the feeling of a horse trotting or cantering, while another type is to train potential jockeys in the sensations of a hard gallop so they can learn the necessary balance and coordination. The units are quite expensive, but at least they don't generate bills for the farrier, vet, insurance agent, feed dealer, hay dealer, bedding supplier, fencing contractor, etc. etc. etc. the way a real horse does. If you're thinking of getting one for exercise, it may be a waste of money, since this sort of thing doesn't burn many calories.
1. Weather should have no impact on whether or not you can ride a real horse. Today most stables offer indoor riding in inclement weather. Heavens, we're having an ice storm here in the DC area and I just went for a very pleasant, warm indoor ride this evening.
2. Disability should not prevent you from riding either. Just the opposite. Even if you are paraplegic, there are wonderful therapeutic riding programs for people with all sorts of physical problems. Riding is the best therapy in the world for folks with physical disabilities. Even if you think you can't, modern riding therapy programs will benefit you in amazing ways. If you can sit on a fake horse, you can sit on a real one with far better effects on your health. Riding therapy is used for seriously wounded soldiers, so it's got to be okay for you, too!
Did my homework on the original JOBA it was invented at a China University and has been around for a decade the new knock off (no pun) version igallop is half the price and developed in Japan (?).
The remarks on the multiple forums either raved about them or never tried one but pooh pooh them.
I can't speak to it myself, but some of them I've seen look pretty good and are said to generate some realistic sensations. To me it sounds as though they're a good idea. It would be even better if they could make one that could simulate jumping, to teach the timing and the correct position involved. I can't even imagine how that could be done.
It would be sort of like an exercise bike, though: sort of boring because you're not going anywhere or encountering any new challenges.
Cool. Can I get a composite bow with that?
You can use it while reading the Freerepublic forum.
Personally any new challenge I set out for have to be withen physical ablility.
Thinking this would be a decent core trainer for someone in a wheelchair. It is low impact and not meant as a cardio tool.
We get plenty of upper body work out need lower waist and this thing moves so if the persons body doesn't or lack endurance.
One elderly fellow claims he used it to get his lower half in shape or his long Harley rides.
I think I am going for the knock off version igallop as it is 1/3 the bucks and from everything I have read it has same power, movement just no wheels and seat is not a saddle.
I think it would work great using the our cieling non barrior sling for WC transfer to keep the rider on safely if they slip off or lose balance.
I am gonna go for it.
Studies show it helps glucose levels by strengthening the core muscles which increases metabilism.
We are take a total of 5hrs a day to get up/down to get out so running to the city pool is not as easy, odd looks dragging self along the beach like GI joe but enjoy it on a rare nice day.
IOW We are limited to our physical adventures.
Yeah we been there done that but 27yrs later things change.
Not all quads/para's are the same.
We are talking severe Cerebral Palsy with extreme flailing and then the other persons issues.
Horse threw me broke my back and due to my sons' care needs I can't risk future injuries.
It sounds like a good choice for you. There is a lot of pleasure just to be had from the sensation of movement, and there's no doubt that the sort of variable movement this offers would require the development of a lot of muscles that are hard to use when you're not on a horse, back, abdominal, and interior muscles particularly. What a great idea.
I just purchased it.
It has a return policy if it does not live up to my expectations.
It comes from factory direct not from the vender. 4-6 weeks.
The imitation version just didn't live up to the original for our needs. Really did the home work. Half the speed of the Joba and no saddle.
Here is the link/pic to the Joba horse.
Mechanical Core Muscle Trainer at Hammacher Schlemmer
Address:http://www.hammacher.com/publish/10958.asp?promo=sportleisure
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