How to Keep Balance on a Galloping Horse

Keeping your balance on a galloping horse can be very hard unless you are an experienced rider and have accomplished this many times. However, every rider will eventually learn how to keep this balance. The following steps will guide you through the process of keeping your balance on a galloping horse.

Instructions

1. Get comfortable in the saddle before you allow the horse to gallop. If you are not comfortable on the horse or have confidence with getting the horse into a gallop, do not attempt it.

2. Practice standing up in your stirrups while the horse is just walking on trotting. This will give you the confidence of standing in the stirrups before you have to do so when the horse is galloping.

3. Adjust the stirrups to your comfort. When you are standing in the stirrups you should clear the saddle completely. Make sure you are comfortable with the stirrups height before attempting a gallop.

4. Ride the horse for at least 10 minutes before moving attempting a gallop. This ride should be done in a walk or trot only. This will allow you to get comfortable on the horse and will also allow the horse to get warmed up and comfortable with you and the surroundings.

5. Pick up speed with the horse after it has warmed up and slowly build to your ultimate goal.

6. Stand up in your stirrups and slowly bring the horse to a gallop.

Resources

• Horse Back Riding
• The Gallop Position