To ride “bareback” means to ride without a saddle. If you are a first-time bareback rider, this may seem more difficult because you don’t have the comfort and stability of the saddle.
It will take some getting used to at first but riding a horse bareback will greatly increase your balance and ability to ride.
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As with anything, learning how to get of a horse comes with practice before you can dismount with more speed and accuracy. We go through the step by step process of how to get off a horse safely and calmly.
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Cantering is really simple to do but if this is your first time, you may find it a little awkward and difficult. You will need to learn to get comfortable and position yourself to where your body can move with your horse’s motion and with his rhythm. Sitting the canter means that you need to learn to keep your legs and hips relaxed and loose so your body can follow your horse’s movement. If this is a struggle for you, make sure that the length of your stirrup is not too long. Learning how to get a horse to canter can be tricky but once you learn, it becomes a “fun riding gait” that is the next (and faster!) stride from a trot.
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When a horse ages to its senior years, its flexibility and strength start to fade. However, you, as an owner, can take steps to keep your older horse healthy, happy, and as comfortable as possible by using these senior horse care tips.
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Owning a horse is a huge responsibility and with that comes the management of making sure that your horse doesn’t eat too much or eat the wrong kinds of food that will make him gain too much weight. How to get a horse to lose weight is something that most horse owners do not even think about.
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Just like a human baby, newborn foals need a lot of care in their first few days. As the owner of a new baby horse, there are quite a few things that need to be checked and done right after the baby is born. Here we cover a few of the key things to remember to ensure your foal care is top notch.
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If you’re a horse rider then I am sure you have often wondered if bridleless riding would be better for you and for your horse.
There are definite benefits to riding without a bridle. But if you have never ridden this way, it is important to know that you must train your horse to voice and leg commands before you ever attempt to ride this way.
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There are quite a few problems that can happen with a horse’s hooves if not properly cared for. So, in this article, we will talk about the problems that can arise, along with proper hoof care for your horse.
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Horses, just like every animal on this earth and all humans too, love treats. Plainly put, horses love APPLES! There are many different kinds of apples that you can give your horse. Along with many different ways to prepare apples for your horse to have as a treat. We will discuss how to feed a horse an apple as well as when not to feed them, overfeeding and a reminder about treats in moderation.
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Horse owners and carers will have to learn how to clean horse brushes properly at some point. Cleaning your brushes is pretty simple and straightforward, but you do need to remember that there is a difference between natural bristles and synthetic bristles.
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