The camel is the primary mode of long-distance transportation in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.These animals are strong and intelligent.The camels can reach speeds of up to 40 miles per hour.While their speed makes them ideal for racing, it can give a camel rider a frightening experience if the camel gets spooked and runs out of control.
Step 1: Stay cool.
Camels are intuitive.They can tell if you're nervous or angry.They'll get even more scared if they sense your anger or anxiety.If you're scared out of your mind, it's important to manage your emotions as much as possible.
Step 2: You should focus on breathing.
Some people feel calmer when they breathe in quickly and then exhale slowly.Breathing in and out on counts of three helps other people.Keeping your breathing consistent is the most important thing.
Step 3: Animals are calm by nature.
As long as you keep your wits about you, your camel will eventually regain its composure and slow down.
Step 4: Don't raise your voice if you talk to the camel softly.
It will make the camel even more scared if it is yelled at to stop.As you attempt to get the camel to slow down, talk to it in a soothing voice.
Step 5: As an attempt to slow it down, don't kick or hurt the camel.
This will make the camel feel scared and confused, and may cause it to speed up or become more erratic.If you want the camel to trust you, he needs to see you as a friend.
Step 6: Don't pull too hard but keep a firm grip on the reins.
Pulling too hard can cause the camel to panic.The peg may be pulled out of the camel's nose.This will make it panic more.You want to hold onto the reins at the same time.The camel can sense a lack of control if they are too slack.Camels are cud-chewing so their reins are usually attached to a peg inserted into their noses, as opposed to being attached a bit in the mouth.It is not possible to try to steer a camel out of control by pulling on the reins.If you don't have much riding experience, make sure you have sturdy reins and a head halter.It is much easier to regain control of your camel with a head halter, and you won't have to worry about hurting it by ripping the peg out of its nose.
Step 7: The camel should be moving in a circle.
If the reins are attached to a head halter, you can pull on them to get the camel to turn in a circle.If the camel has a nose halter, try to pull the reins in the direction that it wants to go, not against it.Pull the rein on the other side if the camel decides to turn its head in a different direction.Staying close to the group is the goal and not to lose sight of it.When trying to get the camel to turn, only apply a small pull to the reins.If the reins are attached to a nose peg, an overzealous pull can hurt your camel.A frightened camel is a hurt camel.
Step 8: Stay with the camel until it stops.
You must let it run if you can't get it to circle.To lower your center of gravity, press yourself to the camel.If the horn of the saddle is available, hold the camel between your legs.Hold on and lean back if you aren't using a saddle.The ride will be very bumpy if you ride near the tip of the hump.
Step 9: If all else fails, consider a dismount.
This should be your last resort.If you've lost the reins or are moving quickly toward a cliff, you should only do it.If you want to dismount the camel, kick out of the stirrups and try to slide off the back side.Try to slide sideways out of the saddle.Try to hit the ground running, bending your knees as you land.Try to grab the reins when you are on the ground.Once you have the reins in your hands, the camel will stop.The camels prefer to stay close to the herd.If you can't grab the reins, the camel will come back once it calms down.
Step 10: Once you have it under control, remove the camel.
The camel should sit after the wild ride is over.Keep a firm hold on the reins.
Step 11: Keep your distance from your animal.
The camels can kick in all directions.Their kicks are very strong.A camel is frightened.It may try to defend itself by kicking you if you get too close.
Step 12: Do not run away from the camel.
The camel may chase after you if you turn your back to it.
Step 13: Do not make movements that are sudden or sharp.
Even if your camel is no longer running, it may still be anxious.Any sudden movements may scare it even more.
Step 14: Try talking to your camel calmly while walking in a circle.
The camel may be reassured by this.Try not to make any movements when you talk to it.It's important to keep a firm grip on the reins.