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Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Personally, I have found that it is extremely comforting for the horse to simply feed it some tasty food initially, and let it become familiar with you for a few minutes. This helps enormously to calm it before going bareback.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Be sure not to spray silicone-based products on your horse where any part of you will be touching before riding bareback. If you do, it will be very slippery. Also, be sure the pants or jeans you wear are of a non-slippery material.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 For more stability and comfort for both you and the horse while riding with no saddle, consider using a pad and lounging/vaulting roller.