1.
Learn to Post Without Stirrups
8 points - added 14 years ago by dspsfarm - 1 comment
Comments:
I started to do this when I was 8 yrs old and I got incredibly strong in my legs. It was/is the best exercise anyone can do. Also try cantering/jumping without stirrups.
Added 11 years ago by guest, 1 point
2.
Use a basic seat
When seated in a saddle, your heels should be no higher than your toes when you place the balls of your feet in the stirrup. The insides of your calves and knees rest comfortably against the saddle. Your leg, from hip to knee, inclines forward at an 45 degree angle.
5 points - added 14 years ago by dspsfarm -
3.
Reward Your Horse for Good Behavior
4 points - added 14 years ago by dspsfarm - 1 comment
Comments:
A treat or even just a pat will do, just make sure that they know that they did something right.
Added 11 years ago by guest, 1 point
4.
Pay Attention to Your Horse's Mood - It is a Living Creature
3 points - added 14 years ago by dspsfarm - 1 comment
Comments:
For instance, do not kick or crop him/her just because you feel like it. Think about how YOU would want to be treated. If you treat Him/Her bad, all you will do is get yourself bucked off.
Added 11 years ago by guest, 1 point
5.
Give Your Horse a Day Off
2 points - added 14 years ago by dspsfarm - 1 comment
Comments:
if you have worked your horse alot one night give the horse the next day off to recharge and to relax. and then see how the horse is doing the next day and they should be ready to ride again.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 2 points
6.
Make Sure Your Saddle Fits Properly
2 points - added 14 years ago by dspsfarm - 2 comments
Comments:
Also make sure that your girth isn't too TIGHT either. Your horse make get very sensitive in that area and become girthy (when they bite/kick when you tighten the girth).
Added 11 years ago by guest, 1 point
Before you get on the horse make sure that your sattle is tight enough to get on and ride and when you begin riding if it is not tight enough tell your horse to sto get off and tighen it. then get back on and you should be good to ride that wonderful horse of yours.
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
7.
Learn the "release" when you get what you want from your horse.
2 points - added 14 years ago by dspsfarm - 1 comment
Comments:
negative reinforcement is how the horse leanrs best!!!....great tip
Added 13 years ago by guest, 0 points
8.
Stay Relaxed
2 points - added 14 years ago by dspsfarm - 1 comment
Comments:
Your horse can feel when you're scared, so when you are relaxed, your horse is too, making the horse much calmer as well.
Added 11 years ago by guest, 2 points
9.
Work on One Track
Working on one track is aimed at keeping the horse in a straight line even when he is traveling on a curve. The forehand and hindquarters move on the same line. Practice advancing the change of direction, turning corners or moving on a circle and the serpentine.
2 points - added 14 years ago by dspsfarm -
10.
Turning in Place on the Hindquarters
The turn on the hindquarters rotates the forequarters around the hindquarters, and the inside hind leg is the pivot. To turn to the right, bend the horse's head to the right with the right rein and shift your weight onto your right buttock. The left leg, a hand's-width behind the girth, guides each step around the hindquarters and prevents the movement of the hind legs to the outside.
2 points - added 14 years ago by dspsfarm -
11.
Making a turn to the right
To make a turn to the right, turn the horse's head with the right rein slightly toward the right, then use the right leg about a hand's width behind the girth to push the hindquarters sideways, one step at a time
2 points - added 14 years ago by dspsfarm -
12.
Keep Light Contact With Your Horse's Mouth
1 point - added 14 years ago by dspsfarm -
13.
Use a Bit Responsibly
1 point - added 14 years ago by dspsfarm -
14.
Always Finish On A Good Note.
1 point - added 14 years ago by dspsfarm -
15.
Mount Properly
Stand at the horse's left shoulder facing across the withers. Take the reins in your right hand and hold them up clear of the withers in a straight line. No slack should be in the reins, no pull either. Take the reins in your left hand, with your forefinger separating them, and slide your hand down to a point on the horse's neck just ahead of his withers. Turn to face the horse's croup. Take hold of mane or grab the horn of the sadde...place your left foot in the stirrup. Place the ball of your foot in the stirrup, grasp the cantle with your right hand and with your right leg spring high enough to straighten your lfet leg. Swing your right leg arcross the horse's back and settle into the opposite stirrup.
1 point - added 14 years ago by dspsfarm -
16.
Ride Bareback
Riding bareback is one of the best ways to attain a firm and balanced seat.
1 point - added 14 years ago by dspsfarm -
17.
Turning in Place on the Forehand
The turn on the forehand rotates the hindquarters around the forehand, with the inside forefoot as a pivot.
1 point - added 14 years ago by dspsfarm -
18.
Tighten the Girth so the Saddle Doesn't Slip
0 points - added 14 years ago by dspsfarm -
19.
Ride Both Ends of Your Horse
-1 point - added 14 years ago by dspsfarm - 2 comments
Comments:
it means pay attention to your horses back legs and hindquarters and front legs and shoulders. when crooked you must understand if your horse needs to straighten his shoulders or hinquarters and you must ride that end and adjust your horse accordingly.
Added 12 years ago by guest, 1 point
Wht do u mean BOTH ends????
Added 13 years ago by guest, -2 points
20.
Ride Where You Can - Train Where You Can't
-3 points - added 14 years ago by dspsfarm -
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