Other people have already said it. Talking so easily while working is VERY impressive. It means your cardiovascular fitness is very high in addition to the fine strength you’ve built up. What I most need to remark on, Shelby, is your seat. Personally, I’ve never seen anyone (male or female) sit the buck as well as you do. Your ability to stay centered and relaxed is truly exceptional. It’s a privilege to watch you ride. 😊👍☀️
Awesome video! I was a groom at a training facility for race horses and took care of some amazing athletes! Always loved how professional our riders were and admired them for being able to sit all the sillies that these guys have! I totally agree with you about how awesome it is to get your foot in and to have access to some pretty amazing horses! I would 110% go back to being a groom for these awesome horses and riders if I could! Thanks for showing the awesome side of the racing industry that I hold near and dear to my heart!!
Absolutely love your videos! You are so well informed about the things you talk about on your channel. I also love learning more about your job as an exercise rider!
I ride out at weekends on a racing yard and I absolutely love it! Ive been riding racehorses for 2 years now. Yes the horses are nuts and you have to be so fit but it's so much fun for a confident rider! I prefer the babies to the older horses- they may be silly but they haven't learnt all the tricks yet haha
As a retired jockey, this statement is true " You won;t be fit enough to riding racehorses until you are riding them." Same with race riding. Race riding makes you fit enough for race-riding.
Thanks for this ! I'm a track rider from Australia and It's refeshing to hear honest accountst . I was riding upto 20 per morning before I had my first major accident last year . The best advice I was ever given before I started was " you will fall off !" And " they will take off on you ! " lol :) I was over confident . 5 years later I'm so much stronger and don't fall hardly ever . And yea about fitness , no amount of exercise will get u fit . And at the end of the day u have to be a bit tough . Too many equestrians quit when they realise it's not Easy AT ALL :)
Haha watched this a while ago and I had to rewatch it to send a friend (looking for this type of job) so thanks. Edit: o Shelby liked my comment thanks
I do enjoy your videos. This one is particularly interesting because I have never been exposed to race horses and what goes into training them. Fascinating story on how you got into this work. FYI you work harder than any four people I Kent.
Thank you!!!! I got a 15hh quarter horse gelding, about 4 months ago? And my third time riding him, and my first times riding ever, but every one said I had the best balance for it, I was barrel racing like galloping around the barrels, my fifth time riding I galloped bareback, like my eleventh time riding, I was jumping with him bareback and also doing it brideless, I have found out that he enjoys it most when we trot for how long you said you did and cantered the same time, I learned how to some what sit in the saddle or the things you call it, I am no where near as good as most of the riders out there, but I say I am confident with horse I have never ever been more confident about something in my life at all, I am saving up for a racing saddle and English saddle, I so can't wait!
Actually, when exercising racehorses, you have those typically short stirrups. You basically have a standing position above the horse back. As someone who is an exercised rider as well, it's actually pretty easy to talk in this position. We always chat during our gallops, pretty casually😂
you are so helpful and informitive, I love this with the helmet cam, any one who has ever ridden knows exactly what it feels like, haveing this veiw in front of you, I personaly never rode a white horse, but I feel like I have today!!! and it was a beautiful sight for these old bones, liked the chocolate one two!!! l'm really caught up with your channel, your very good at what you do and, hard times and hard knocks build Character, little girl. which isn't really appreciated till your old like me: But you my dear kid are all ready pretty full of it, in my estimation. I love how open and willing to share you are; if I was to be young again, I'd watch this over and over; here every thing you say and get me a job; galluppinggggg!!!!!??. thank you Ms Shelby, for giving a old lady a minute or two of my youth...
See, I would never be able to handle a race horse, but I think my mare would LOVE a track to run on! She's a polo pony and runs a lot. Some players in the higher goal areas have tracks that they pony multiple horses on at a gallop (it's AMAZING to watch how in sync they are). (not the one in my profile pic, tho I think she would like it too) Actually, a lot of polo players take OTTBs and train them as polo ponies!
I am 11 I have barrel racing experience and I have always wanted to gallop thoroughbreds but I live in Alabama and I don’t get to ride much so do you have any tips or ideas? I do saddle seat and jumpers right now
Hmm... I’ve just gotten back into riding but my mare was a green horse... well not even that, she wasn’t broke at all and still bucks and bolts from time to time. At times I’m nervous but only if a dog or something comes up and barks. Do you believe that I could gallop racehorses in a few years? I’m not of legal age to work yet, and I’m open to criticisms. When she does buck I lose my stirrups but manage to stay on, the only times I fall are when the saddle slips and/or when I’m dismounting bareback.
Hi, I absolutely love your channel! I am just wondering since this a job I want to consider when I get out of high school, how much would it make? How many hours is it a day?
Hey, Shelby. I have an OTTB that raced until he was 10. He's 11 now. The past year I've had him has just been getting him sound. Now that he's sound, we've started light riding. You talked a lot abut how they really lean into the bridle. He does this. Especially when I ask for a canter, he drops his head and leans. It's taken a lot of working out my upper body to keep him from pulling the reins right out of my hands. Any advice? Is it just too engrained in his head? Any way to make it even a tiny bit better? I obviously don't want to just put a bigger bit in. He goes in a d ring single jointed snaffle. I tried him in a French link, and it was about the same. Tips and tricks?
You could try starting in a round pen with a halter to teach him not to yank your reigns but also not wind up tearing up his mouth and whacking his teeth. Eventually he'll soften to your movements and by riding like that you'll develop a TRULY soft hand, and you'll be better able to communicate with your horse.
Justine Panzeca I know you mentioned bits, but personally I find it easier to reintroduce the bit once they respect your movements and understand what you are trying to communicate with them.
My friend rides OTTBs and a common approach she uses is constant transitions. When he leans in the canter, slow down to a walk or halt depending on yours and his abilities. Then ask for another transition to canter, when he begins to lean, transition down, then ask again. It’s about getting him to come under himself properly. If he is relying on you, he is not using self carriage. If he knows or you are confident enough, make him halt after he leans on the reins and back up, then immediately back into canter. It’s not going to come in one ride, but eventually the horse builds enough strength to carry him/herself and ties these downward transitions to the fact that he/she is leaning on the rider’s hands. This approach is used a lot of “down hill” type horses who don’t come under themselves and carry properly. Just a technique a lot of people I’ve known to use with their young horses, OTTBs, and front heavy type breeds. Hope this helps!
do a lot of flat-work and dressage, as the horse builds correct muscle and uses his hind end and back more it’ll get better. Of course there’s a million other things but this is just one tip!
History Lover Or, as someone who knows these horses very well and rides them daily, they're often hot and excitable especially when the weather changes because this is their main form of exercise. All of this is young horses playing or reacting to new things by the track, they're not taking advantage. They are young, excitable babies.
I feel you on the arm strength thing; my mare used to be a racer and she pulls on out transition up to canter, especially when she's warmed up. I doubt Ide ever be an exerciser like you, though, as I'm very picky with my horses behavior (I ride dressage, watching your vid I was like "their ears should be back, their neck should be bent...").
I'm not a jockey, I'm an exercise rider but with that said, height is irrelevant for jockeys, it's weight that matters. Also, I am short, I am only 5'4"
The amount of money that has been spent on these horses can be astronomical so you really have to know what you are doing if you want this job because nobody wants their horse to develop a behavior problem or to receive an injury that destroys their career as a racehorse due to handling from a weak or inexperienced rider.
How did you convince your mom though? Besides that it's dangerous and all but the horses that comes of the track are all broken? (lamesness, chips, kissing spine etc..I vetted a few TB's when i was searching for a horse) and the rest go to the slaughter house? Because they are all ridden at a very young age and in the incorrect frame. Like i would love to do this but i would feel bad to be a part of someting that i don't support.. No offence just asking cause i don't know much ❤❤ Thanks! love your videos!❤❤
Odette Odiee i didn’t need to convince her because I’m an adult... and that’s completely untrue, you’re feeding off stereotypes. Very few of them go to slaughter, it’s an isolated group of trainers who do that. The vast majority of horses at the kill pen are quarter horses. Also, no they are not all broken at all. They’re very popular mounts for 4* level eventing and other sports that need sound horses.
CUPCAKE lover57 No offence but all horse industries have bad parts that are pretty much equal, including the one that jumps the pretty warmbloods like the one you have in your display picture so you better start boycotting them all
Really informative video, thank you! :)
Also, it's nice galloping with you - you should make a series out of this: *Track Talk With Shelby*
How the hell are you sitting there talking Normal while galloping😂😂 danggg I feel sooo weak right about now🤣❤️
Kerstin White I don't know anyone who wouldn't feel weak about their riding watching this 😂
A Tale of Two Mice I haven’t shown in forever (bad accident) and now I’m starting again. I’m going with a friend so it won’t be too awkward
Kerstin White my thought exactly.
Other people have already said it. Talking so easily while working is VERY impressive. It means your cardiovascular fitness is very high in addition to the fine strength you’ve built up. What I most need to remark on, Shelby, is your seat. Personally, I’ve never seen anyone (male or female) sit the buck as well as you do. Your ability to stay centered and relaxed is truly exceptional. It’s a privilege to watch you ride. 😊👍☀️
Awesome video! I was a groom at a training facility for race horses and took care of some amazing athletes! Always loved how professional our riders were and admired them for being able to sit all the sillies that these guys have! I totally agree with you about how awesome it is to get your foot in and to have access to some pretty amazing horses! I would 110% go back to being a groom for these awesome horses and riders if I could! Thanks for showing the awesome side of the racing industry that I hold near and dear to my heart!!
I love this girl! Talk about generosity of spirit! What a treasure for us and for the horses.
Absolutely love your videos! You are so well informed about the things you talk about on your channel. I also love learning more about your job as an exercise rider!
Your videos are superb. You must be very practised in this sort of demanding work to be able to give a well organised talk while riding :-)
It reminds me of the pulling yourself up on a hydroslide behind a boat! That's the kind of strength you need to run on the little racing saddles.
Omg your arms and abs look so good, go you!
I ride out at weekends on a racing yard and I absolutely love it! Ive been riding racehorses for 2 years now. Yes the horses are nuts and you have to be so fit but it's so much fun for a confident rider! I prefer the babies to the older horses- they may be silly but they haven't learnt all the tricks yet haha
I really liked this video and found it very informative, I've always been interested in doing track work
As a retired jockey, this statement is true " You won;t be fit enough to riding racehorses until you are riding them." Same with race riding. Race riding makes you fit enough for race-riding.
Thanks for this ! I'm a track rider from Australia and It's refeshing to hear honest accountst . I was riding upto 20 per morning before I had my first major accident last year . The best advice I was ever given before I started was " you will fall off !" And " they will take off on you ! " lol :) I was over confident . 5 years later I'm so much stronger and don't fall hardly ever . And yea about fitness , no amount of exercise will get u fit . And at the end of the day u have to be a bit tough . Too many equestrians quit when they realise it's not Easy AT ALL :)
Yes girl you are so right about being being strong ! Running on English saddle takes so much strength! It's definitely a workout!
Lovely!!! Thank you for the wonderful video
Loved this video Shelby, your videos are always so informative and just helpful overall!
Thank you so much for this video! I've been wanting to get into exercising race horses and this helped a lot!
Thanks for the advice! It was sure helpful.
I start trackwork next year and I'm so excited :))))
Love your videos
This video is so cool! I really wish there was a track near me.
Haha watched this a while ago and I had to rewatch it to send a friend (looking for this type of job) so thanks.
Edit: o Shelby liked my comment thanks
You rock, Shelby!!! ☆☆
Love your channel!
I do enjoy your videos. This one is particularly interesting because I have never been exposed to race horses and what goes into training them. Fascinating story on how you got into this work. FYI you work harder than any four people I Kent.
Plus I love learning about your job ahah
Love the video also could you please do a vid about your workout routine?
you are the best
Thank you!!!! I got a 15hh quarter horse gelding, about 4 months ago? And my third time riding him, and my first times riding ever, but every one said I had the best balance for it, I was barrel racing like galloping around the barrels, my fifth time riding I galloped bareback, like my eleventh time riding, I was jumping with him bareback and also doing it brideless, I have found out that he enjoys it most when we trot for how long you said you did and cantered the same time, I learned how to some what sit in the saddle or the things you call it, I am no where near as good as most of the riders out there, but I say I am confident with horse I have never ever been more confident about something in my life at all, I am saving up for a racing saddle and English saddle, I so can't wait!
How are you talking normally while galloping? I can't even talk at a canter xD
Liøness , Just Liøness I relate lol
And holy crap I just noticed the tøp, they’re amazing!! I feel so happy when I see other fans commenting on horse vids, my two faves:)
Actually, when exercising racehorses, you have those typically short stirrups. You basically have a standing position above the horse back. As someone who is an exercised rider as well, it's actually pretty easy to talk in this position. We always chat during our gallops, pretty casually😂
you are so helpful and informitive, I love this with the helmet cam, any one who has ever ridden knows exactly what it feels like, haveing this veiw in front of you, I personaly never rode a white horse, but I feel like I have today!!! and it was a beautiful sight for these old bones, liked the chocolate one two!!! l'm really caught up with your channel, your very good at what you do and, hard times and hard knocks build Character, little girl. which isn't really appreciated till your old like me: But you my dear kid are all ready pretty full of it, in my estimation. I love how open and willing to share you are; if I was to be young again, I'd watch this over and over; here every thing you say and get me a job; galluppinggggg!!!!!??. thank you Ms Shelby, for giving a old lady a minute or two of my youth...
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this job seems like something i'd love
You're so lucky, this is my dream job.
Lovely video :)
13:40 my OTTB was related to Storm Cat too:)
Storm Victory
I love it thooo you’re great
I would feel too nervous to do this... my boy fell on me a few days ago but we are ok just some bruises
👋 👋 hi your amazing 👏 keep up the spirit enjoy your job..I wish I can also work like you do 🥰🥰🥰🥰👍👍
It’s my dream job to gallop horses !
I could never do that job! I love my level headed QH haha
See, I would never be able to handle a race horse, but I think my mare would LOVE a track to run on! She's a polo pony and runs a lot. Some players in the higher goal areas have tracks that they pony multiple horses on at a gallop (it's AMAZING to watch how in sync they are). (not the one in my profile pic, tho I think she would like it too) Actually, a lot of polo players take OTTBs and train them as polo ponies!
Can you make a video of how to go on a racing hores and how to stop and ride it
Aside from being fit, is there an actual weight limit?
Q Tee I don't think there is for track work
@@Anon62561 so you just can't be over weight
Geo Is Awesome 60kg is not overweight. The taller a person is and the more muscles the more the person weights.
For jockeys, it's very strict. But I think they're is for work rider, too. You can't be unhealthy, unfit, or overweight anyway.
Shelbyyyy is the best rider yesssssirrrrr
Hi! This might be kinda random but do u have any tips for staying on when your horse freaks out?
I am 11 I have barrel racing experience and I have always wanted to gallop thoroughbreds but I live in Alabama and I don’t get to ride much so do you have any tips or ideas? I do saddle seat and jumpers right now
What about quarter horses that race have you ridden them I think the galloping for them you also have to be fit
Hmm... I’ve just gotten back into riding but my mare was a green horse... well not even that, she wasn’t broke at all and still bucks and bolts from time to time. At times I’m nervous but only if a dog or something comes up and barks. Do you believe that I could gallop racehorses in a few years? I’m not of legal age to work yet, and I’m open to criticisms. When she does buck I lose my stirrups but manage to stay on, the only times I fall are when the saddle slips and/or when I’m dismounting bareback.
Hi, I absolutely love your channel!
I am just wondering since this a job I want to consider when I get out of high school, how much would it make? How many hours is it a day?
Helen Lunn This isn’t a set career and will vary completely depending on who you work for and how many horses you ride.
Shelby Dennis thanks, I would probably do it for a gap year before university.
Where is the video taken?
Whats the brand of the protective vest you're wearing ?
Nath Lapointe tipperary
Wish I had better hearing. Fun to watch anyway. ;)
Can you do a workout video please? ?
I can if my boyfriend will agree to help film it at the gym because he's like my personal trainer haha but he's also very shy
Hey, Shelby. I have an OTTB that raced until he was 10. He's 11 now. The past year I've had him has just been getting him sound. Now that he's sound, we've started light riding. You talked a lot abut how they really lean into the bridle. He does this. Especially when I ask for a canter, he drops his head and leans. It's taken a lot of working out my upper body to keep him from pulling the reins right out of my hands. Any advice? Is it just too engrained in his head? Any way to make it even a tiny bit better? I obviously don't want to just put a bigger bit in. He goes in a d ring single jointed snaffle. I tried him in a French link, and it was about the same. Tips and tricks?
i'm no expert but can you give him more rein without him rushing off? if so i'd try that.
You could try starting in a round pen with a halter to teach him not to yank your reigns but also not wind up tearing up his mouth and whacking his teeth. Eventually he'll soften to your movements and by riding like that you'll develop a TRULY soft hand, and you'll be better able to communicate with your horse.
Justine Panzeca I know you mentioned bits, but personally I find it easier to reintroduce the bit once they respect your movements and understand what you are trying to communicate with them.
My friend rides OTTBs and a common approach she uses is constant transitions. When he leans in the canter, slow down to a walk or halt depending on yours and his abilities. Then ask for another transition to canter, when he begins to lean, transition down, then ask again. It’s about getting him to come under himself properly. If he is relying on you, he is not using self carriage. If he knows or you are confident enough, make him halt after he leans on the reins and back up, then immediately back into canter. It’s not going to come in one ride, but eventually the horse builds enough strength to carry him/herself and ties these downward transitions to the fact that he/she is leaning on the rider’s hands. This approach is used a lot of “down hill” type horses who don’t come under themselves and carry properly. Just a technique a lot of people I’ve known to use with their young horses, OTTBs, and front heavy type breeds. Hope this helps!
do a lot of flat-work and dressage, as the horse builds correct muscle and uses his hind end and back more it’ll get better. Of course there’s a million other things but this is just one tip!
I'm just curious, Why doesn't it matter if the racehorses canter on the wrong lead?
Chloe Morris because they switch their leads for the corners and long sides.
Horses are really good atpicking up on your moods, and they will take advantage of the situation.
History Lover Or, as someone who knows these horses very well and rides them daily, they're often hot and excitable especially when the weather changes because this is their main form of exercise. All of this is young horses playing or reacting to new things by the track, they're not taking advantage. They are young, excitable babies.
I feel you on the arm strength thing; my mare used to be a racer and she pulls on out transition up to canter, especially when she's warmed up. I doubt Ide ever be an exerciser like you, though, as I'm very picky with my horses behavior (I ride dressage, watching your vid I was like "their ears should be back, their neck should be bent...").
Yeah... I start sweating and my legs hurt after a 2 minute trot.
I’m weak.
How old are the horses you run
Based on what she's said in the past she only does light work until they're three, then actual work begins (basing off of previous videos)
do you have to be short to be a jockey??
I'm not a jockey, I'm an exercise rider but with that said, height is irrelevant for jockeys, it's weight that matters. Also, I am short, I am only 5'4"
How much does your job galloping horses pay? Do you get paid by the horse?
whitesoxbob that’s not really anyone’s business...
The amount of money that has been spent on these horses can be astronomical so you really have to know what you are doing if you want this job because nobody wants their horse to develop a behavior problem or to receive an injury that destroys their career as a racehorse due to handling from a weak or inexperienced rider.
More like your gallop girl story
How did you convince your mom though? Besides that it's dangerous and all but the horses that comes of the track are all broken? (lamesness, chips, kissing spine etc..I vetted a few TB's when i was searching for a horse) and the rest go to the slaughter house? Because they are all ridden at a very young age and in the incorrect frame. Like i would love to do this but i would feel bad to be a part of someting that i don't support.. No offence just asking cause i don't know much ❤❤ Thanks! love your videos!❤❤
Odette Odiee i didn’t need to convince her because I’m an adult... and that’s completely untrue, you’re feeding off stereotypes. Very few of them go to slaughter, it’s an isolated group of trainers who do that. The vast majority of horses at the kill pen are quarter horses. Also, no they are not all broken at all. They’re very popular mounts for 4* level eventing and other sports that need sound horses.
+Shelby Dennis ok thank you! I appreciate 🤗🤗
Not that one understands much...
I’m watching this like 3 years later but racehorses throw so much BS it’s not even funny, even over air
No offence but the racing industry is crap
CUPCAKE lover57 No offence but all horse industries have bad parts that are pretty much equal, including the one that jumps the pretty warmbloods like the one you have in your display picture so you better start boycotting them all
CUPCAKE lover57 Pretty much all horse industries involve torturing horses... Its really sad!
There was no need to make that statement
I’m sorry but I just don’t understand how you can support the racing industry 😕
Because its not abusive lmao.