"The horse, with beauty unsurpassed, strength immeasurable, and grace unlike any other, still remains humble enough to carry a man upon his back." 

-         Amber Senti  

A horse is a supremely, intelligent and powerful animal to have. Probably that's why we have been hearing stories of a charming prince riding on a horse and wooing his princess as no one did ever.  

Be it comic stories or action movies, horses have been a part of our dream stories forever. Where some may see it as a fierce animal, most horse lovers consider it as a source of positive energy and adventure in their lives. You can search online for a “Great article related to animals” to get to learn more about horses.

When talking about the interesting characteristics of a horse, one can't miss on their seamless and highly competitive speed and power. That's what makes them an animal standing out rough and sturdily under all weather conditions. For those who don't know, horses can run at a speed of 8.1-55 miles per hour easily. On top of that, when you train them correctly, you may end up seeing a super blazing speed.  

If you have been practicing to do so, then here are some smart hacks to tenfold your horse's speed and make the most out of it.  

1. Set a training schedule - This is a part of conditioning your horse, making you see a huge difference in no time. Train the horse consistently for at least eight weeks. A professional horse trainer Clinton Anderson suggests to pay attention to the warm-up, long trotting, cool down, loping, and trotting sessions. Besides the regular warm-up exercises, start sprint sessions for additional benefits. 

2. Inspect horse's mount - For a horse, comfort is of utmost importance to pace up the speed. So, make sure the mount is fixed appropriately while it should not be torn or broken from anywhere. Some common factors to check in a mount are - billets, saddle tree, bridle, stirrups, flaps, etc. 

3. Trot the horse - Trotting is a type of pace that is faster enough than a brisk walk but somewhere slower than a loping run. Based on the training plan type, one can trot the horse for a specific amount of time. This is the best practice to encourage better speed while strengthening the muscles of the horse. 

4. Use horse commands - Learn and try horse commands to see an impeccable difference in the speed. As horses cannot understand human language, you may need to learn their language to give them commands. The most common demands to scale-up the pace are 'gallop' and 'trot', which helps you see a difference in no time. Make sure you use a single word forever to tie a connection with the horse. 

    

The bottom line -  

The blazing speed of a horse makes this animal stand out different from other animals in the world. And what if you can make it even better with a little bit of effort? Yes, that's possible with some smart hacks showcasing promising results. However, make sure to consult an expert or horse practitioner before making any dietary or lifestyle decisions for your horse.