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rosebudbear
Jan 13, 2010
how do you get a horse to focuse, relax and...well walk in a straight line. i have a 7-year old AQH X Saddlebred mare who loves to look around and is so nosy that she is now known as "nosy rosy" (real name rosebud) it seems sad when people you dont even know at shows can hear about her and pick out who it is haha. but she is a dream to ride bareback (walking) usually in the pasture, but anything over a walk gets so bumpy. when shes trotting even under saddle she reminds me of a mammoth running! its like trotting as fast as possible, moving her legs as much as she can, just not cantering. shes very small about 15.3 and skinny. any suggestions on how to go in straight lines, calm her down, and smooth out the gaits? she's most definately a go-go horse as everyone calls her but i would love for her to be more slow and leisure. Thanks! -
saddlebredgurl
Dec 04, 2008
Step #8-funny. "Hold on" When I was a kid, my aunt handed me this crazy horse bareback with a tom thunb bit in, when I really needed either a good correction bit or a hefty curb. Hadn't been ridden in years. I had to learn to either control the horse, or get dragged under a tree, rolled over on, or fall off when it jumped the four foot fence. Broke my wrists twice that summer.. Many memories riding bareback!
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saddlebredgurl
Dec 04, 2008
Step #8-funny. "Hold on" When I was a kid, my aunt handed me this crazy horse bareback with a tom thunb bit in, when I really needed either a good correction bit or a hefty curb. Hadn't been ridden in years. I had to learn to either control the horse, or get dragged under a tree, rolled over on, or fall off when it jumped the four foot fence. Broke my wrists twice that summer.. Many memories riding bareback!
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CowgirlCal
Aug 26, 2008
Thanks for the advice! I ride with a bareback pad. It's much easier putting on a bareback pad than a saddle.
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CowgirlCal
Aug 26, 2008
Thanks for the advice! I ride with a bareback pad. It's much easier putting on a bareback pad than a saddle.
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Jinxedlace
May 04, 2007
If it is cold & rainy & your horse is shaking, don't ride him bareback! Chances are, your going to get bucked off. this isn't always the case, but if your not sure, dont risk it!
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Jinxedlace
May 04, 2007
If it is cold & rainy & your horse is shaking, don't ride him bareback! Chances are, your going to get bucked off. this isn't always the case, but if your not sure, dont risk it!
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Jinxedlace
May 04, 2007
One way that me & more horse have really formed a stronger bond is by riding bareback. He was an abused, skinny horse that wouldn't trust anyone. Now, whenever I go down to the pasture to get him, I ride him bareback up to the barn. It has really helped me understand him better.
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Jinxedlace
May 04, 2007
One way that me & more horse have really formed a stronger bond is by riding bareback. He was an abused, skinny horse that wouldn't trust anyone. Now, whenever I go down to the pasture to get him, I ride him bareback up to the barn. It has really helped me understand him better.
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geezerlove
Dec 12, 2006
HEELS DOWN.......pointing your heels down will focus your weight on the lower leg, while helping to keep you relaxed from the knee up. Concentrating your weight on the lower leg and heel will also help center you and gain balance as you ride.
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geezerlove
Dec 12, 2006
HEELS DOWN.......pointing your heels down will focus your weight on the lower leg, while helping to keep you relaxed from the knee up. Concentrating your weight on the lower leg and heel will also help center you and gain balance as you ride.
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geezerlove
Dec 12, 2006
Heels Down....keeping your heels pointed down while riding bareback or in the stirrup with knees slightly bent will keep help you focus on relaxation from the knee up and center your seat on the horse for added balance.........
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geezerlove
Dec 12, 2006
Heels Down....keeping your heels pointed down while riding bareback or in the stirrup with knees slightly bent will keep help you focus on relaxation from the knee up and center your seat on the horse for added balance.........
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Sep 10, 2006
Trotting bareback is only fun if you are balanced. If while trotting you are bouncing up and down a lot, try sitting closer to the withers. Another way to get balanced is to have someone lead you, and once the horse is trotting hold your arms out to the side - like a plane. I think bareback riding is better than in the saddle because you can feel what the horse's next move is going to be.
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Sep 10, 2006
Trotting bareback is only fun if you are balanced. If while trotting you are bouncing up and down a lot, try sitting closer to the withers. Another way to get balanced is to have someone lead you, and once the horse is trotting hold your arms out to the side - like a plane. I think bareback riding is better than in the saddle because you can feel what the horse's next move is going to be.
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Sep 10, 2006
I learned to canter bareback before I cantered in the saddle. I found it a lot easier to balance. Bareback cantering is like being on a rocking horse, my first time in the saddle was very bumpy. If you want to try cantering bareback but you are scared, I suggest that you attach a lead rope to the halter and have someone to run beside you, and if you start to slip, just ask the person to stop running and the horse will too. Bareback riding is fun!
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Sep 10, 2006
I learned to canter bareback before I cantered in the saddle. I found it a lot easier to balance. Bareback cantering is like being on a rocking horse, my first time in the saddle was very bumpy. If you want to try cantering bareback but you are scared, I suggest that you attach a lead rope to the halter and have someone to run beside you, and if you start to slip, just ask the person to stop running and the horse will too. Bareback riding is fun!
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Sep 04, 2006
Someone said to grip with your knees. This is one of the worst things you can do if you're trying to stay on the horse. It may feel safer at first, but gripping with your knees (or any part of your leg for that matter) actually makes your position a lot less secure and you are a lot more likely to fall off. Instead of gripping with your knees, sit deeply with your legs long, and gently wrapped around the side of the horse. You should be relying on your seat, your weight, rather than your legs to stay on the horse. When you grip with your knees, you push your seat up off of the horse's back, if only slightly. The point of bareback riding (apart from having a great time and bonding with your horse) is to improve your seat and balance. And gripping with the knees will worsen both.
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Sep 04, 2006
Someone said to grip with your knees. This is one of the worst things you can do if you're trying to stay on the horse. It may feel safer at first, but gripping with your knees (or any part of your leg for that matter) actually makes your position a lot less secure and you are a lot more likely to fall off. Instead of gripping with your knees, sit deeply with your legs long, and gently wrapped around the side of the horse. You should be relying on your seat, your weight, rather than your legs to stay on the horse. When you grip with your knees, you push your seat up off of the horse's back, if only slightly. The point of bareback riding (apart from having a great time and bonding with your horse) is to improve your seat and balance. And gripping with the knees will worsen both.
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Aug 08, 2006
Galloping bareback is amazing, it's next to flying. Don't be fooled, it's not always comfy, especially if you're on a horse with a bony spine. I recommend a bareback pad. Also, gaited horses can be easier for a first timer because they're so smooth.
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Aug 08, 2006
When I was younger (5-15) my mum used to force me to ride bareback. I was forever complaining of cramps while she continued to nag about it improving my riding. Now I'm older and I have a lovely position. I even back some horses bareback. I learned that if you're imbalanced, hold on to your horses mane with one hand rather than just bouncing up and down.
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Aug 08, 2006
When I was younger (5-15) my mum used to force me to ride bareback. I was forever complaining of cramps while she continued to nag about it improving my riding. Now I'm older and I have a lovely position. I even back some horses bareback. I learned that if you're imbalanced, hold on to your horses mane with one hand rather than just bouncing up and down.
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Aug 08, 2006
Galloping bareback is amazing, it's next to flying. Don't be fooled, it's not always comfy, especially if you're on a horse with a bony spine. I recommend a bareback pad. Also, gaited horses can be easier for a first timer because they're so smooth.
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Jul 24, 2006
I have been riding horses for about thirteen years now. Riding bareback is a great way to learn how to keep your balance on a horse. One of the tips that I always tell my students is that whenever you ride bareback always try to keep relaxed. Remember to breath. Believe it or not, a lot of people hold their breath when they ride and that tenses up your muscles. Tensing up your muscles is going to make your whole body bounce around. Just keep relaxed and take deep breaths and try to feel the horses movements under you.
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Jul 24, 2006
I have been riding horses for about thirteen years now. Riding bareback is a great way to learn how to keep your balance on a horse. One of the tips that I always tell my students is that whenever you ride bareback always try to keep relaxed. Remember to breath. Believe it or not, a lot of people hold their breath when they ride and that tenses up your muscles. Tensing up your muscles is going to make your whole body bounce around. Just keep relaxed and take deep breaths and try to feel the horses movements under you.
