How to Respond to a Bucking Horse

Irving Langer is an accomplished executive based in Brooklyn, New York. He has led operations at E & M Associates as CEO since founding the firm in 1972. Irving Langer enjoys leading an active lifestyle outside of his work. His interests range from scuba diving to horseback riding.

Horseback riding is a competitive sport with many disciplines and a scenic means of transportation and exploration. In either event, a horse may start bucking for a variety of reasons. This is an understandably nerve-wracking experience for many riders.

Riders should do their best to stay calm to mitigate the chances of injury for both the horse and rider. Panicking will only hamper the rider’s responsiveness and place the horse under added pressure.

Using the reigns to flex the horse’s head is an important step towards regaining control. Ideally, riders can shorten one reign to the point that they can see the horse's face. Pulling directly back on the reigns puts both the rider’s and horse’s balance at risk, while also giving the horse a force to continue bucking against.

Similarly, riders should attempt to maneuver the horse's shoulders into a sharp turn. By stepping into the inside of such a turn, the horse is forced to ease weight off of their forequarters, making it more likely that the animal keeps its hindquarters planted.

Another good way to ease the anxieties of a bucking horse is to send the horse forward. When a horse is bucking, they lack forward momentum. By flexing the horse’s head, mobilizing its shoulders, and then moving forward at a reliable rhythm, the animal is more likely to regain its natural balance and composure.

 

OHEL Family Mental Health Services

Based in New York City, Irving Langer is a real estate investor, author, and philanthropist. He is the owner and CEO of E & M Associates, a real estate management company with over 20,000 properties across the United States under its supervision. A community-centered individual, Irving Langer is also a principal donor to several non-profit institutions, such as OHEL Family Services.

OHEL Children's Home and Family Services was established with the sole aim of strengthening individuals and families through numerous programs that identify and meet several societal needs. In its over 40 years of existence, OHEL Family Services has provided several comprehensive initiatives across the entire New York metropolis and other surrounding communities. These services include foster care programs, adolescent residential programs, domestic violence, sexual abuse counseling, and mental health services.

OHEL's family mental health programs are for individuals with acute mental health disorders and those with everyday emotional issues. Its regional family centers across New Jersey, Rockaway, and Brooklyn are responsible for coordinating these services. These centers have experienced mental health professionals who are fluent in Hebrew, English, and Yiddish and understand the complex cultures of these communities. This cultural diversity enables them to relate with the individuals from these climes and provide them with the support and healing they require.

The numerous mental health and emotional issues handled by OHEL Family Services include depression, schizophrenia, panic disorders, bipolar disorders, eating disorders, addictions, and post-traumatic stress disorders. 

The National Library of Israel’s Solomon Judaica Collection

Since 1972, Irving Langer has been at the helm of E & M Associates, a property management firm boasting one of the largest portfolios of New York City multifamily properties. Irving Langer also possesses a profound interest in Jewish art and culture. He authored The Kosher Grapevine, a book that celebrates Jewish wine traditions, and he has a strong enthusiasm for Judaica collections.

The Haim and Hannah Solomon Judaica Collection was established in 2013 after a large endowment was bestowed upon the National Library of Israel by former Royal British Air Force volunteer Naomi Solomon. The Solomon Collection, which contains thousands of Jewish books, manuscripts, music pieces, and religious scriptures, is now considered the largest in the world.

The collection is curated by Dr. Yoel Finkelman, who carefully selects additions to the library by considering the age, historical impact, and rarity of the acquisition. During Dr. Finkelman's tenure, the library has purchased more than 250 pages of the 1,000-year-old Afghan Genizah, a collection of Jewish manuscript fragments that were found in caves in Afghanistan. Dr. Finkelman is currently leading efforts to digitize the entire collection.