I recently found these videos and love them. I've always been in the english world, never and owner, always a rider so I've ridden LOTS of different horses and I've come to adore projects, many like I see in these videos. I'm not a trainer but everything I see here rings true to with the things I've found to work for the various issues I've dealt with. As I've gotten older I start on horses I trust with a loose rein to get my seat functional in warm up before I take contact so I don't inadvertantly block the horse in the mouth beause of my own stiffness.
Balance and core strength is so important for any rider in any in any discipline. Otherwise it’s natural to hold on to whatever is in your hands for balance. I think the number one exercise for riders should be to build core strength.
I always start riders out bareback with no reins and me having horse on lunge line. Then we progress to rope halter with reins. Not fair to horses otherwise imo. Then they get an English saddle with no stirrups. By the time they get a fully functional saddle, bit and reins, they've developed a decent independent seat. Good core strength definitely helps and makes things easier, but imo balance is first and the key to everything else. I don't do many lessons now with new riders because most people just want quick and easy. What I do get are the problem horses they've created.
@@tracyjohnson5023 that's a good way to start beginners. "English saddle with no stirrups" reminds me of one of my riding lessons long time ago, when we all had to flip over the stirrups and then the teacher told us to do the rising trot. I said that it's not possible without stirrups and he answered "Yes, it is. You'll see." He was right and as a result, the next day I had pretty sore muscles 😊
It works both ways. They are less likely to pull against a curb bit but it is a lot easier to teach a horse to pull on your hands when riding with a curb bit because it is much easier to put pressure on the horse's mouth. Additionally if the pulling is created with a curb bit it is much harder to fix because the horse's mouth is even duller.
His hands are not steady. Slack-tight, slack-tight. Bad anyway, but especially on a curb. This horse is not rooting. Show us an ex-race horse at a gallop.
I recently found these videos and love them. I've always been in the english world, never and owner, always a rider so I've ridden LOTS of different horses and I've come to adore projects, many like I see in these videos. I'm not a trainer but everything I see here rings true to with the things I've found to work for the various issues I've dealt with. As I've gotten older I start on horses I trust with a loose rein to get my seat functional in warm up before I take contact so I don't inadvertantly block the horse in the mouth beause of my own stiffness.
Never knew to push with leg when he pulls. Great tip and video.
I brought a new horse to a trainer for rooting on the rains. It took 6 weeks to correct it. He was a really nice ride afterwords.
So much to think about, thanks again!
Good morning guys. Well explained Tim. Thank you Tim & Melinda for video
Balance and core strength is so important for any rider in any in any discipline. Otherwise it’s natural to hold on to whatever is in your hands for balance.
I think the number one exercise for riders should be to build core strength.
I always start riders out bareback with no reins and me having horse on lunge line. Then we progress to rope halter with reins. Not fair to horses otherwise imo. Then they get an English saddle with no stirrups.
By the time they get a fully functional saddle, bit and reins, they've developed a decent independent seat.
Good core strength definitely helps and makes things easier, but imo balance is first and the key to everything else.
I don't do many lessons now with new riders because most people just want quick and easy.
What I do get are the problem horses they've created.
Also cardiovascular endurance really helps as well as riding-specific core and leg strength training
@@tracyjohnson5023 that's a good way to start beginners.
"English saddle with no stirrups" reminds me of one of my riding lessons long time ago, when we all had to flip over the stirrups and then the teacher told us to do the rising trot. I said that it's not possible without stirrups and he answered "Yes, it is. You'll see." He was right and as a result, the next day I had pretty sore muscles 😊
Another informative video. Great
Thanks!
Always learn something interesting from your videos . Thankyou for doing this
Won’t they be less likely to pull with a curb?
It works both ways. They are less likely to pull against a curb bit but it is a lot easier to teach a horse to pull on your hands when riding with a curb bit because it is much easier to put pressure on the horse's mouth. Additionally if the pulling is created with a curb bit it is much harder to fix because the horse's mouth is even duller.
Thank you Tim. Do you have an opinion on what kind of bit could help with rooting?
Rooting can pop up at anytime during riding so I work through it with whatever bit I'm using for whatever else I'm working on.
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Hi again, Tim. I couldn't find the video you said you were going to post a link on how to not balance on your horses face. ??
I am sorry I forgot to add the link. Here it is. helpwithmyhorse.com/product/self-carriage-and-responsibility/
@timandersonhorsetraining thanks! ;)
@@timandersonhorsetrainingis this video on Patreon or is it $9.95 to watch this one? Thanks
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Hi mr tim
I have some homework now 😅
His hands are not steady. Slack-tight, slack-tight. Bad anyway, but especially on a curb. This horse is not rooting. Show us an ex-race horse at a gallop.