young Horsegirl asked:
I am just wondering because I have been riding for about 2 years and I like to hear what other equestrians have to say.
VICKY
I am just wondering because I have been riding for about 2 years and I like to hear what other equestrians have to say.
VICKY
Tags: Equestrians, Piece Of Advice, Riding Horses
dont forget the saddle
The head is always in the front………..lol
Check the saddle blanket for burs before you put it on the horse.
wait for the jump to come to you. Everytime i am about to go to a jump i think about that, and it helps me sit back and relax, and not get excited and make the horse jump too soon.
Don’t be nervous or afraid cause the horse can sense it and will be hesitate towards you as well
“When you’re left, you’re right and when your right, you’re wrong…”
Always mount a horse from its left side…
Where you look is where you’ll go, for instance, always looking down and that’s where you’ll end up eventually and when jumping, you should always be looking for the next fence.
Also never get complacent because that’s when accidents happen even with the most easy going horse.
pay attention to what you’re REALLY asking your horse to do - not what you *think* you’re asking. Especially useful when he’s acting up.
always wear a helmet
be firm but gentle
Always, always ALWAYS be aware of your surroundings. Just like in driving a car, look ahead and be prepared for POSSIBLE dangers- see that fluttering bag up ahead? Your horse might not spook, but be ready if he does. And be prepared for dogs to come running out or birds to fly from bushes!
Be calm, never SEEM nervous or the horse WILL get nervous.
Enjoy the ride and so will the horse.
Never show off, you’ll end up on the ground. Always.
Every horse is different and treat them accordingly.
Keep your toes pointed.
Gentle with the reins, they’re an aide.
Use your legs, not your arms.
A horse is a girl’s best friend.
Don’t fall off and keep you heels down =P
im 13 and have been riding for 3 years, i think that riding good and not riding just pretty is a good one, and also (i learned this last week when my horse bolted and i lost a stirrup!!!) its better to hang on and not have control than to try and get control and fall off!!!!! there are also a billoin other little bit like dont get behind one but i think thses are most useful for now
Horses brains are about the size of a softball. They are not intelligent animals (regardless of what their beloved owner wants to think). They think primitvely, so what I learned is that theres no reason you should get mad at your horse. If your horse is not learning something step back and see why. 9 times out of 10 its the rider. You just need to ‘outsmart’ them; simplify the problem and answer, you’ll find you will go much further if you don’t complicate things.
Stay firm but gentle and keep light contact with the horse’s mouth.
The most important thing I’ve ever learned would be be ready for anything and move with the horse should he/she decide to bolt.
Treat a horse with respect. Think about what you are asking of your horse, and never loose your temper
Never completely trust a horse……..
treat your horse like your best friend. that’s what they are. be relaxed and enjoy your ride, but always be prepared for unexpected surprises. trust your horse, once you have an established bond, your horse will do anything you ask. when your bond is established, the horse will trust you. no matter what happens, don’t let them win, and if you fall off, get back on. don’t wait ever.
always wear a helmet, dont get mad and start screaming when the horse acts up because if u do the horse knows that it has won,be the boss,firm but gentle,dont act nervous it can sense it,always have proper fitting tack,know when it is time to give your horse a break,never give up,have fun, and treat your horse like you would your best friend you will get alot farther if you and your horse understand eachother
I think the one l liked best from here was preppy horse lovers hanging on philosophy - very funny (and probably good advice, though I haven’t tried it yet and probably will.) My advice was don’t look down at your horse - you will be the first to know if he isn’t there anymore! Also, always keep an eye on the ears - they are the best indicator of what a horse is likely to do next. Now I know the eyes are even better, but doubt if I would have been able to read them that well back in the old 4H days.
Watch for what happens before what happens, happens. Yeah that sounds redundant but think about it…you shake a stick at a horse and it jumps, so what happened first? You picked up the stick, the next time you pick a stick up your horse will jump. But the problem is that most people have no clue that the horse saw them actually pick up the stick, they think that they have to shake the stick to get a reaction.
Another one is always check your cinch/girth & Keep your mind in the middle, I rode bareback for over forty miles of mountain trails because I galled my mule and had to continue to use her for the ride. In order to be able to ride bareback for that far you really need to have some good balance.
Great question–fun to read.