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There are 15 videos in this series:
Get an overview of the horse tack needed to ride English style equitation - free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn tips & techniques for using a muck brush on your horse - free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn tips & techniques on how to use a hard bristled brush to groom your horse before you ride English style - free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn tips & techniques on how to brush your horses face in this free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn tips & techniques on how to put an English style saddle on your horse in this free horseback riding lesson on video.
Get tips on how to adjust the saddle pad in this free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn how to use the English saddle cinch to keep the saddle from moving on the horse - free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn instructions & tips on how to cinch up the horse saddle to keep it from moving, in this free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn about the English bridle for horses, in this free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn how to put the English bridle on your horse - free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn tips & techniques on how to adjust the horse bridle, in this free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn a technique for cleaning the horses hoof called picking - free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn how to put bell boots on your horse in this free horseback riding lesson on video.
Get tips for making a last minute check for proper fit of your horse tack - free horseback riding lesson on video.
Learn how to check your horse tack for a good fit before you ride - free horseback riding lesson on video.
Men and women have been riding horses for centuries. From the first, humans successfully tamed the wild pack horse, but not without being changed themselves. The noble spirit of the horse has led men, as Jonathan Swift has recorded, to remember the beauty of unspoiled creation… and sometimes to question modern civilization.
Early on, we learned that horses could be tamed, to a point, and used for a number of purposes in our world. Horses have carried us into battle, fierce and unafraid. They have pulled our plows and carried our loads. They’ve helped us travel over long distances. And they’ve been important in herding and driving our cattle. Without question, horses have proven to be well-adapted for human life, expressing qualities of loyalty and bravery, responding to commands, and usually having an approachable, friendly demeanor.
Since they are still fairly wild animals, all horses need training before they can work with people. Especially in horseback riding, the relationship of trust and instinct between horse and rider must be cultivated over time, and with the proper techniques and equipment. In these free horseback riding lessons on video, learn how to bridle and saddle a horse for English style equitation (riding posture and technique). Our expert will show you how to brush and groom the horse before riding, how to put on the English saddle, how to adjust the bridle, and give you some final tips for checking the horse tack before saddle up.
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