I don't like how alot of stables offer trail rides but they don't do any basic training beforehand. You just show up and they put you on a horse and tell you to hold on. I think they should do a 20-30 minute basics routine. Heels down, your hands sit here and you hold the reigns like this, you mount and dismount like this, you stop like this and not like this (if your horse bolts), posture in the saddle, don't let your horse snack or wander off, this is how you get your horse to walk on, etc. Just a few basic beginner things. You mostly just walk on trail rides in the US so you really wouldn't have to cover much but it scares me to be on a trail with first timers and see a kid screaming because the group is leaving them because their horse has the saddle shifted forward, head down eating grass. Or someone's horse bolts and they have no idea what to do.
Very helpful information keeping rider and horse safe in different environments something we may not always be cognizant of . It’s great to practice in a controlled setting increases the likelihood of remaining safe .
After a 20+ years hiatus from owning and riding horses I'm getting back into it. This video convinced me to pay for a lesson to check the basics before going on a trail ride at a stable. Thank you!
I don't like how alot of stables offer trail rides but they don't do any basic training beforehand. You just show up and they put you on a horse and tell you to hold on. I think they should do a 20-30 minute basics routine. Heels down, your hands sit here and you hold the reigns like this, you mount and dismount like this, you stop like this and not like this (if your horse bolts), posture in the saddle, don't let your horse snack or wander off, this is how you get your horse to walk on, etc. Just a few basic beginner things. You mostly just walk on trail rides in the US so you really wouldn't have to cover much but it scares me to be on a trail with first timers and see a kid screaming because the group is leaving them because their horse has the saddle shifted forward, head down eating grass. Or someone's horse bolts and they have no idea what to do.
Very helpful information keeping rider and horse safe in different environments something we may not always be cognizant of . It’s great to practice in a controlled setting increases the likelihood of remaining safe .
I dream of riding a horse in woods like those. Beatiful place.
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This is an amazing video! Very helpful
Excellent advice.
Thanks this helped a lot 😊
Yeah the video is helpful
It’s an absolutely amazing video and help me so much you are the best ❤️❤️❤️
This is so helpful
Thanks! This really helped!
After a 20+ years hiatus from owning and riding horses I'm getting back into it. This video convinced me to pay for a lesson to check the basics before going on a trail ride at a stable. Thank you!
thank you
Yes was help my training teach me thise before I went on a trail
I don't have a ring, or anywhere else to practice the trot or canter.