One of my favorite things to do is stack up some pillows in a comfortable spot and watch gopros, moving as if I were on the horse. It has proven to not only work my muscles, but also help my technique and awareness. I highly reccomend this method
Could you recommend or suggest some websites or UA-cam videos which feature GoPro horse riding videos? I'm not sure how (or what) to search for. Thank you!
I am 5', 69 yrs. old, over weight and not fit. It's been several years since I've been in the saddle. Earlier this year my horse died. I had him for about 28 yrs. Now it seems that I just have to get back into horses and riding. I'm considering purchasing a very pretty 17 yr. old Halflinger. I was amazed how awkward & stiff I was when I got up on him! It was almost frightening. Since then I have been watching videos to try to realign my mental/emotional state with working with a horse as well as riding. I'm also working on my body fitness & flexibility. I've got lots of work to do.
It's worth it, also try face yoga, it looks at balance, symmetry and posture. See Fumikos face yoga and Tanaka's face massage it's fun, enjoyable and with regular movement and yoga, really helpful. Blessings to the journey and good health for all
Good for you, Sharon!! I'm so sorry for your loss. It's inspiring to hear your story and how you aren't letting fear hold you back from getting into the saddle again. Best of luck to you on your journey!!! Reminds me of a quote I repeat to myself (uttered by 93 year old mechanic Fran Reedy), "Can't never did do anything!" Many blessings.
Hi. I did not watch this video until today, but I did all the things you said in this episode unintentionally. The facility which I did the ridings was closed for a while and I felt frustrated not been able to be on a saddle. Started jogging, yoga and learning things about horses, any type of things that can relate to horse back riding. Now back on horses' back it DID feel different. My muscles were stronger and I was aware of how I use my body more clear than I used to. Learning about horses; anatomy of horses, behavior of horse, body languages they use, it really helped me with understand and improve my riding. I found them all working. Still on the progress to being a better rider and a good companion to horse which I encounter, what you said is totally true. WOW. It was an eye opening experience. Even though I CAN go riding now, stuck with the habit of knowing your body movements and learning about horses. Your channel is wonderful. Very much enjoy it.
When I had a 4/5 month break I really looked into areas I wanted to improve on (since I’m still a beginner) and when I got back I really noticed an improvement despite not riding for a long time.
This is THE BEST VIDEO I have ever experienced and I plan to visualize the correct way now ... come to Richmond Va and I will organize a clinic for you to teach. Great concepts and information offered in a unique way. Thank you
Thanks Callie I am just or have just started the 7 days to better riding. I am only new to riding and enjoying it immensely, despite or even because of the challenges I guess every new rider has. Anyway to answer your question, I look into the Feldenkrais, but I like the idea of the visualisation and the learning and I am constantly watching any and all of the CRKtraining videos. So thank you for making it more accessible. Chris
I watch CRK training videos on UA-cam among others and listen intently to my riding coach. I also go to the gym 6 days a week, participate in calisthenics, jump rope and run outside even when it's 20 degrees. In the winter months I ski and snowboard.
I am learning to master my trot, I take 1x weekly lessons (western) and have been riding different horses. I enjoy learning from your channel...especially when you say the learning never stops. I get frustrated when I dont progress with a certain horse but maybe I am progressing in my understanding of the complexity of riding. I am going to work on my visializations.
I have found dance, especially belly dance, is really great for body awareness and learning precise control of movement. Also for range of motion. And I find it a lot of fun. I have done visuals for other things but not riding. I am going to try that. I did set up a swing in my backyard to set a saddle on. I can get some bounce and swing on it and it helps my back and practice posting. I also do stretches and work on my position. Its good to use this so I can concentrate on body awareness without having to be focusing on a live horse. Ive noticed it has really helped as a foundation for fundamentals when I do get to ride.
Why would anybody take the time to be nasty enough to hit dislike on a simple, potentially helpful and perfectly harmless video like this? Gross. Some ppl are just simply gross.
I am going to watch more of these videos. I am going to focus on sitting correctly in the saddle and making sure nose, shoulder, and hips are aligned correctly.
@@heatherjohnson4185 - I run through that checklist every time I'm out on my girl. And when I do, I find that after I adjust myself, I'm more comfortable and it's a better ride!
Hi, I already do yoga every morning with an app but I have barely time to feel my body. Nevertheless I will try all the activities you have suggested in your video. Thanks a lot for all your advice. 😀
visualisation, particularly - symmetry and alignment while sitting or standing off the horse and feeling what adjustments I need to apply to be symmetrical.
well thank you! my trainer asked me to look something like this up because she’s really exited (me too) for me to use the reins. (she has us practicing post position while actually trotting so i must practice)
i’m a year late but they do exist, however they’re insanely expensive. I did know someone who had an old saddle on a wooden saddle stand and used to do lots of exercise on that and swore it helped her tonnes.
could you please do a video about what to do when your horse won't move away from a certain place? I have a quarter horse who won't move away from the gate to our riding paddock, I will walk him in fine then he will freeze and fight the bit to get away from the riding paddock. I also ride on a little track and when going past the feed shed he was halt and won't move forward, I dont like fighting him or kicking him hard. could you please help me out? thanks
Make the wrong thing hard and the right thing easy. If you work in in the places he wants to be he will soon learn that is not quite so great to be there.
@@1sacoyle I have tried that, i work on spins near the feed shed, spins are his least favourite thing, then in the paddock I will work on simple things like flection. thanks for the suggestion
Visualization - I have a show coming up and I will be visualizing "from my eyes" riding that pattern correctly and maintaining my center, cuing with soft cues, breathing evenly. Wish me luck!
Obviously I’m not her but when I’m tested on my riding I just try not to worry about it. When I’m scared or nervous about being perfect I tense up and make mistakes and don’t have good riding. When I don’t worry about being perfect I naturally am “perfect” obviously I make mistakes sometimes but over time it all comes naturally and when I worry and tense up my seat isn’t good my balance isn’t good my heels move up my legs become stiff without noticing. I would just say don’t stress, ride how u usually do and be calm but still remember and enforce proper equitation. Again this is just what I do obviously everyone’s different and it’s kind of hard to explain what I do written but I hope this helped. Good luck!
It really helps to visualize what you’ll be doing. I did this in color guard before a performance; if you visualize what you practiced it’ll happen. You may make mistakes but this should help!
Id only been to two lessons before my instructor got family problems and got covid like a month ago and im super worried that my seat is all messed up , my trainer told me I had a good seat a month ago but I don't know know but my lessons start back up on thursday
I am going to pick up my Yoga. I am 50 getting back into riding after 28 years. It’s more challenging that I was expecting. I am in really good shape but I am sore the next day. I guess I am in bad « riding » shape! 😭
I’m 65 years old and getting back into riding after 15 years of caring for my aging parents and sister who passed from breast cancer. I LOVE riding I LOVE horses but I have tight hip flexors and weak abdominal muscles so I find myself in the chair seat position. 😔. My question is, HOW CAN I IMPROVE THIS CHALLENGE WITHOUT GOING TO MUCH ONTO MY PUBLIC BONE? Seems like if I get my legs back far enough them my weight in more over my pubic bone and not my seat bones. I’m thinking I may need to tilt my pelvis. I purchased an exercise ball so if there are specific exercises I should be doing I would appreciate your help. Thank you so much, Debi from Oregon
Im 50 and 5 ft also a new rider I need to work on my core also building some strength in by back I’m as stiff as old boots after my last hack the outside of my left foot and up leg was sore I don’t know what I’ve done maybe I need to do more stretches
I need help with my feet position I wanna better my Right feet And that’s it . Someone has advice ? I just ride during weekend during the week It’s hard for me and I don’t know What to do I don’t have a horse of my own
During quarantine, I wasn't able to ride at all. So instead I excercised. The next time I got on, it was one of the best rides of my life.
I was just wondering if the exercise was from this video?
What did you do?
One of my favorite things to do is stack up some pillows in a comfortable spot and watch gopros, moving as if I were on the horse. It has proven to not only work my muscles, but also help my technique and awareness. I highly reccomend this method
Nylah Louise I’ve done this before, I enjoy it a lot
Could you recommend or suggest some websites or UA-cam videos which feature GoPro horse riding videos? I'm not sure how (or what) to search for. Thank you!
I do that to
What a great idea. I have a huge gym ball I might try that on!
Nylah Louise I do that
I am 5', 69 yrs. old, over weight and not fit. It's been several years since I've been in the saddle. Earlier this year my horse died. I had him for about 28 yrs. Now it seems that I just have to get back into horses and riding. I'm considering purchasing a very pretty 17 yr. old Halflinger. I was amazed how awkward & stiff I was when I got up on him! It was almost frightening. Since then I have been watching videos to try to realign my mental/emotional state with working with a horse as well as riding. I'm also working on my body fitness & flexibility. I've got lots of work to do.
It's worth it, also try face yoga, it looks at balance, symmetry and posture. See Fumikos face yoga and Tanaka's face massage it's fun, enjoyable and with regular movement and yoga, really helpful. Blessings to the journey and good health for all
Good for you, Sharon!! I'm so sorry for your loss. It's inspiring to hear your story and how you aren't letting fear hold you back from getting into the saddle again. Best of luck to you on your journey!!! Reminds me of a quote I repeat to myself (uttered by 93 year old mechanic Fran Reedy), "Can't never did do anything!" Many blessings.
Hi. I did not watch this video until today, but I did all the things you said in this episode unintentionally. The facility which I did the ridings was closed for a while and I felt frustrated not been able to be on a saddle. Started jogging, yoga and learning things about horses, any type of things that can relate to horse back riding. Now back on horses' back it DID feel different. My muscles were stronger and I was aware of how I use my body more clear than I used to. Learning about horses; anatomy of horses, behavior of horse, body languages they use, it really helped me with understand and improve my riding. I found them all working. Still on the progress to being a better rider and a good companion to horse which I encounter, what you said is totally true. WOW. It was an eye opening experience. Even though I CAN go riding now, stuck with the habit of knowing your body movements and learning about horses. Your channel is wonderful. Very much enjoy it.
I'm going to really focus on Visual and cantering
When I had a 4/5 month break I really looked into areas I wanted to improve on (since I’m still a beginner) and when I got back I really noticed an improvement despite not riding for a long time.
This is THE BEST VIDEO I have ever experienced and I plan to visualize the correct way now ... come to Richmond Va and I will organize a clinic for you to teach. Great concepts and information offered in a unique way. Thank you
Going to start yoga! Great advice. Thank you.
I will focus back on my yoga practice and try to visualize and be self aware of my body. Thank you for these tips!
Thanks Callie I am just or have just started the 7 days to better riding. I am only new to riding and enjoying it immensely, despite or even because of the challenges I guess every new rider has. Anyway to answer your question, I look into the Feldenkrais, but I like the idea of the visualisation and the learning and I am constantly watching any and all of the CRKtraining videos. So thank you for making it more accessible. Chris
Lovely. Yes i would read books and join your videos. Crk training is the best
Great video and suggestions. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge with us.
I watch CRK training videos on UA-cam among others and listen intently to my riding coach. I also go to the gym 6 days a week, participate in calisthenics, jump rope and run outside even when it's 20 degrees. In the winter months I ski and snowboard.
I am learning to master my trot, I take 1x weekly lessons (western) and have been riding different horses. I enjoy learning from your channel...especially when you say the learning never stops. I get frustrated when I dont progress with a certain horse but maybe I am progressing in my understanding of the complexity of riding. I am going to work on my visializations.
I have found dance, especially belly dance, is really great for body awareness and learning precise control of movement. Also for range of motion. And I find it a lot of fun. I have done visuals for other things but not riding. I am going to try that. I did set up a swing in my backyard to set a saddle on. I can get some bounce and swing on it and it helps my back and practice posting. I also do stretches and work on my position. Its good to use this so I can concentrate on body awareness without having to be focusing on a live horse. Ive noticed it has really helped as a foundation for fundamentals when I do get to ride.
You are my spirit animal 😇
Why would anybody take the time to be nasty enough to hit dislike on a simple, potentially helpful and perfectly harmless video like this? Gross. Some ppl are just simply gross.
I am going to watch more of these videos. I am going to focus on sitting correctly in the saddle and making sure nose, shoulder, and hips are aligned correctly.
@@heatherjohnson4185 - I run through that checklist every time I'm out on my girl. And when I do, I find that after I adjust myself, I'm more comfortable and it's a better ride!
I unfortunatly cant do yoga cause of my religion but its an amazing video it helps a looottt🥰
If I may ask, why can't you do you because of your religion?
I’m going to focus on visualization and Posting the trot...😁
Tai Chi is very good for strength and body awareness.
Hi, I already do yoga every morning with an app but I have barely time to feel my body. Nevertheless I will try all the activities you have suggested in your video. Thanks a lot for all your advice. 😀
visualisation, particularly - symmetry and alignment while sitting or standing off the horse and feeling what adjustments I need to apply to be symmetrical.
well thank you! my trainer asked me to look something like this up because she’s really exited (me too) for me to use the reins. (she has us practicing post position while actually trotting so i must practice)
I love this new intro!
great video, as usual; you mentioned books, can you recommend any?
Sense
Very excellent
Isn't there a horse simulator that could help keep up with some of the movements in the basement?
i’m a year late but they do exist, however they’re insanely expensive. I did know someone who had an old saddle on a wooden saddle stand and used to do lots of exercise on that and swore it helped her tonnes.
My sweetie 😻🥰 horse all the time 😘🤗
could you please do a video about what to do when your horse won't move away from a certain place? I have a quarter horse who won't move away from the gate to our riding paddock, I will walk him in fine then he will freeze and fight the bit to get away from the riding paddock. I also ride on a little track and when going past the feed shed he was halt and won't move forward, I dont like fighting him or kicking him hard. could you please help me out? thanks
Make the wrong thing hard and the right thing easy. If you work in in the places he wants to be he will soon learn that is not quite so great to be there.
@@1sacoyle I have tried that, i work on spins near the feed shed, spins are his least favourite thing, then in the paddock I will work on simple things like flection. thanks for the suggestion
Visualization - I have a show coming up and I will be visualizing "from my eyes" riding that pattern correctly and maintaining my center, cuing with soft cues, breathing evenly. Wish me luck!
Great because of lockdown
I have a riding assessment tomorrow if you have any tips feel free to give me some
Obviously I’m not her but when I’m tested on my riding I just try not to worry about it. When I’m scared or nervous about being perfect I tense up and make mistakes and don’t have good riding. When I don’t worry about being perfect I naturally am “perfect” obviously I make mistakes sometimes but over time it all comes naturally and when I worry and tense up my seat isn’t good my balance isn’t good my heels move up my legs become stiff without noticing. I would just say don’t stress, ride how u usually do and be calm but still remember and enforce proper equitation. Again this is just what I do obviously everyone’s different and it’s kind of hard to explain what I do written but I hope this helped. Good luck!
Rebecca Bordeianu thank you I’m just slightly worried
Grace Fulcher 150% understandable I’m sure ur gonna do great
Good luck on your assessment!
It really helps to visualize what you’ll be doing. I did this in color guard before a performance; if you visualize what you practiced it’ll happen. You may make mistakes but this should help!
Id only been to two lessons before my instructor got family problems and got covid like a month ago and im super worried that my seat is all messed up , my trainer told me I had a good seat a month ago but I don't know know but my lessons start back up on thursday
I am going to pick up my Yoga. I am 50 getting back into riding after 28 years. It’s more challenging that I was expecting. I am in really good shape but I am sore the next day. I guess I am in bad « riding » shape! 😭
I’m 65 years old and getting back into riding after 15 years of caring for my aging parents and sister who passed from breast cancer. I LOVE riding I LOVE horses but I have tight hip flexors and weak abdominal muscles so I find myself in the chair seat position. 😔. My question is, HOW CAN I IMPROVE THIS CHALLENGE WITHOUT GOING TO MUCH ONTO MY PUBLIC BONE? Seems like if I get my legs back far enough them my weight in more over my pubic bone and not my seat bones. I’m thinking I may need to tilt my pelvis. I purchased an exercise ball so if there are specific exercises I should be doing I would appreciate your help.
Thank you so much, Debi from Oregon
Going to visualize how my hips should be moving and cuing leg yields
so it will help me to ride better if I could vishal stuff don't have just love having aphantasia
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Can you start learnig equestrian at 19 years old?
Im 50 and 5 ft also a new rider I need to work on my core also building some strength in by back I’m as stiff as old boots after my last hack the outside of my left foot and up leg was sore I don’t know what I’ve done maybe I need to do more stretches
I need help with my feet position I wanna better my Right feet And that’s it . Someone has advice ? I just ride during weekend during the week It’s hard for me and I don’t know What to do I don’t have a horse of my own
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I don't take riding lessons cuz I don't like horses I'm not good at it at all