I love the fact that she rides in a bitless bridle without wearing spurs or using a crop. I'm not throwing shame on anyone that uses any of the 3 (I'm always riding school horses with bits) but it's just nice to see someone like her!
Exactly! I wish people understood, if you need to ride the best trained horse with heavy hands, bits, spurs and whips, YOU are the problem not EVERY horse you ride
It takes time and training to get to the point where the rider and the horse can be safe - but I think it is something that everyone should work towards! There are some horses that simply won't do well with this too...every horse is different! What you need to use that is best for the horse to understand I think is part of being a good rider.
I just appreciated today how good the camera and sound work is on these videos. Someone is doing a really nice job. I see indications of photographic framing knowledge, and nice steady careful camera work. They're also well edited. Nice work.
I really enjoy these videos. You speak very clear and are very respectful. I really appreciate your time making these videos. Thank you very much for being so clear and filling my confidence. I hope to watch many more.
Thanks Cally. Great advice. Just noticed Red is wearing a bitless bridle. I am not having much success introduci ng one of my horses to this. Perhaps you could do a video on how to fit and introduce the bitless bridle as a side pull? Thanks. Take care. 😊
Shae at Free Spirit Equestrian put out a video just today on that. It's not 100% complete, but is very good on fitting the bridle, and shows her new bitless sidepull bridles.
The three best instructors with an online presence in my opinion, the folks that are my "go-to" for horsemanship are Craig Cameron, Parelli and yourself. Thanks!
The first time I went horseback riding the horse decided to stop,drop and roll over to one side. I lifted the stirrup away from the horse. Then I just slipped out of the stirrup when it dropped near ground level; and stepped away from the horse as it rolled toward me. It was odd, but ironically it was the easiest, most effortless dismount from a horse I ever made . So yes they will certainly do some unexpected things. Here's another one: 25 years earlier my uncle went riding at the same trails. His horse stopped,dropped and died right there of a heart attack. Go figure. Apparently the horses at those trails don't get along with my family bloodline.
Yep ur so spot on! I having been trail riding and riding in a ring this past few years more than usual and I’m 60-but not a lot of cantering. I was spooked off my big mare when she jolted quickly & widely to the left and I’m mad at myself for having been so jarred that I wasn’t able to stay in the saddle. I now have over 8 broken ribs and would have just kept her at a walk like I usually do, I got too confident! Ur soooo right-lots of cantering would have helped my seat in this situation!! Ty for a great video!👍
For a untested horse for trail rides is it advisable or could it be beneficial to lead the horse on a lead rope along a trail for a bit (10-15 minutes) to see how it responds off its own property to new things first before mounting up?
That's a good idea. You wouldn't want to have a major accident on a horse if it freaks out the first time. It can also help a horse learn what's going on without having to focus on a rider.
And to become familiar with the route. You would also have a chance to learn from a safe place on the ground if there are any big obvious things to scare them. There can always be new things though, like birds, but it is a great idea. They also need dedicated desensitization training before going on trails, and while being led on them.
Huh, that's interesting what you said about not riding on a trail until you're confident in an arena! My only experience of riding is on "trail rides", where you as a novice rider pay to ride a horse with an instructor/supervisor present, and you go out on a trail. So I've never ridden in an arena, and since I've only ridden about five or so times in my life, it's safe to say that I'm not very experienced (never gone faster than a trot, for instance.) But I assume that all the horses in question were very used to the route - I don't feel like any of them spooked, or did anything I couldn't control. Also, I have a question that's unrelated - I have scoliosis, so it means that my back isn't straight, my spine curves to the side slightly. Last time I rode the instructor kept telling me I was leaning to the left, and to sit up straight, but that's actually the way my back is! I had to deliberately lean to the right in order to counter it. Have you much experience instructing people with conditions like scoliosis/is there a way around it other than me just having to lean deliberately to the right every time I ride? (I used to do archery, and I stopped because it also seems like a discipline that requires you to have very straight posture, which...I can't really do, because I'm crooked.)
Good video, but you really don't explain how to keep your horse "straight". You show us what you're doing but there is no explanation of what we are attempting to get the horse to do, or what we are doing with our legs or what we are doing with our hands. Yes, I know it can be boring, but sometimes you do have to spell things out so people can understand. Thank you.
Ha ha I took my last two OTTB (age 2 and 4) straight from the track onto the trail. They love the change in scenery, and never gave me any trouble. I get more trouble now IN the arena, as I think they find it kinda boring. Of course ex-racehorses have seen everything, dogs, tractors, cars, I think that helps.
nice to see ur not riding thru a farmers crops that they work so hard on. I like how ur using the path next to the crops. riders should always get permission to use a farmers land. I think its rude and irresponsible plus disrespectful to assume ur allowed to do it w/o asking. ty for ur simple but informative video!
Side pulls and bridles with bits are only as comfortable as the rider using them. Side pulls just put pressure in different places but they can also be used to the point of discomfort (pressure on the poll for instance). It's nice to have different options because different types of bridles works for different horses but comfort all comes down to the rider's usage of the bridle. (this trainer probably has some videos on that since she's a good rider/trainer :)
bits are pain compliance. the pro bit people will argue they're not and if you have soft hands they're not. I will agree with soft hands a bit is ok the problem is very few people actually have soft hands.
Dr. Cook Bitless Bridle. It's a poll pressure type of bridle, like a leverage bit, except for those who prefer a more gentle approach in terms of horsemanship. I definately prefer missy wryn halters though. They are a direct pressure mix between a bosal and a side pull, and they don't 'hug' the horse's head.
Vanja Fabjan Try leading your horse around and when they try to eat use light pressure in the reins or lead rope to redirect their attention, after his head is up, move toward his hind quarters and have him move his butt around Hopethis helps!
Vanja Fabjan if they dive for grass, try to make them walk on. If you need too, and if you don’t have a whip, you can use your reigns to whack them to get them moving.
If they are always plunging, you have to get more firm. Pull its head up, or give a firm but not hard kick. Once they get away with it it's hard to stop
I was riding on a horse wouldn’t stop eating when we would go outside. What really worked for me, is just the first 10 min pay attention to where their attention goes. Anytime it even shows a little that they want to eat, you react before they start eating. So you correct it before it happens. If you can do that 3 a 4 times consistenly, my experience is that the horse learns not to eat when you are there! Hope it helps
my mom got a reservation for horse trail riding for my birthday on novemeber 11 and she said if i like it and if i think its fun then i can start taking lessons. ive always wanted to take lessons since i was 9 and now im actually gonna do it. its like a dream come true im so excited!!!!!!!!!!.... and im going to nookside stables
My 5 yr. old hates being alone, he gets agitaed if he can't see another horse.. besides ground work how can I improve his confidences of being alone. There is only one other horse here and my client wants her senior horse to be in his own pasture. Thank you.
Congrats on your OTTB! I love Callie's channel, it's helped me so much, but for specific OTTB advice, Elisa Wallace is incredible. She has older videos where she takes TBs (and mustangs) through the whole process, using common sense methods taken from different training styles. Best wishes!
at my barn their is like a something called a training trail its like a trail but it has fences around it and people walk next 2 it so as cars is that good 4 u to build up ur trail ridding skills so ur horse wont spooke or is it a waste of time
First thing to realize..........an animals like a fox, rat, coyote...can spook your horse...no matter the breed and you may never ride or never walk again....I have seen it in Ocala National Forest.....don't under estimate your horse's instinct to flee the danger.
So where I live there is very little flat ground to ride on and at every turn and on top of every hill my horse is ready for a monster to jump out. She is ever vigilant and never rests. I have learned to deal with it and relax as much as I can to help her confidence but it can be exhausting at times. Any hints besides pooping her out in the arena ahead of time.
Iv been on three trail rides with my lease horse we have joint custody and they are wrangler horses and I had to get use to a new horse but in the arena and I had a moment of troting which got me scared and screamed and know I’m comfterable with his trot it was a hour to two hours but I thought I need to get comfterable with his trot because if someone’s life depends on it I am comfortable and so is the horse I’m also getting use to the hackamore bridaile I live in Oregon and it’s rains half the time because we live in a Forrest any tips on riding in harsh weather when life depends on it to me riding is a emotinaul bond between humen and anmail but also surviving where we live in the woods we have wild anmails out here
I have never gone trail riding before I want to and my mom is begging me to. But I just can't get myself to do it! I worry to much about the things that could happen so should I just go and do it? Or wait? I go to Morgan vally farm in MI.
Go try it on a chill horse! Most trails are just a dirt path with the occasional hill, rocks, or log, you won't be doing anything extreme. I ride on rougher trails than that, but as long as you have a horse that knows what their doing you should be fine. :)
Hello everyone who may read this, I cannot successfully canter, i have tried, and as soon as I try to post, I end up losing my balance. I can however, stay on if a horse spooks and canters away, and I am able to stop a horse from doing that, do you think I am able to go on a group trail ride with a horse that I'm looking to buy? Well, first I am riding a different horse to see how I do on trail rides, then I will ride the horse I'm looking to buy. I don't know when it will be though :/
What advice could you give for a horse that doesn’t want to go home from a trail ride? I see loads of videos about horses that don’t want to leave the barn, but I have one that’s the opposite. He seems fine until you start to head home. He starts turning around and trying to walk back out away from home, and I’ve just been making him do a complete circle and removing pressure when he’s facing the direction we need to go, but he can be persistent. He doesn’t get nervous when we head back, he just seems to prefer going out. Is there something else I can do to maybe change this behavior? Thanks!
I'm a beginner, what kind of saddle are you using? brand price? I'm looking to buy one not too pricy can you suggest a few thanks... I'm from Palm Springs California... love your videos
It looks like my Circle Y barrel saddle but those are pricey (like $1000 minimum). If you're looking for a Western saddle you might want to look at second hand but there are some that are cheaper - like $300. But honestly, I don't think the cheaper ones are that comfortable so your better bet is a used higher quality saddle. But then personally I prefer dressage saddles cause I find them a lot easier to ride in. See if there are 4H tack sales in your area - those type of fundraising sales you can find really great deals.
Can you train an English horse to look for rocks/holes in the ground just to make sure they don't go lame on a trail? Or would that ruin them? I really want to take him out on a trail but I'm scared he might step on something wrong and hurt himself.
My horse has just recently started misbehaving on trail rides when he is tired or just decided he has had enough he will stop, go backwards & try to turn around to go back the way we came. This is on a road while out with another horse & I am unable to get him to go forward luckily my husband has been with us on foot & has lead us forward. Any advise would be much appreciated :-)
How long are your rides? Is your horse ridden regularly enough to be in shape? Is he getting older? How would you feel if someone told you to keep going and you were worn out? Much to consider.
1. I like your username LOL 2. As someone who started getting into horses later than most of my friends (I’m 19) it is totally possible to learn!!! Just find someone positive to help you! Some people will put you down and be negative about your riding at first but if you can find someone you look up to who is kind, you will go far!
Yes. Sometimes if they are worked outside more than inside, they will be frightened of a new place. A lot of the time horses get more antsy on the trail because they either have never experienced it or are always worked in the arena. Its helpful to work your horse in as many different places as you can so they are well rounded. Not just a trail horse and not just an arena horse.
It looks to me like a Dr. Cook's bitless bridle. I've been using them for many years on almost daily trail rides. My horses love them. Maybe try not to get hung up on labels. If it's humane and safe, use what works.
So I’m starting out in western and I’ve been doing a lot of trail riding with my trainer and other students lately and I’m curious if you guys have any advice for if using split reins is okay or safe for trail riding? How long should my rein length be, and what type of rein is ideal for trail riding and just casual all around western?
For a beginner I would say some simple barrel reins. I like the ones with knots so you get familiar with having even reins. I wouldn’t recommend split reins on a trail. Just my opinion 😊 Rein length depends on personal preference, horses size, and discipline so that part is up to those factors. I would go with longer for beginners.
Nice video, but I cringed seeing you ride through a planted field. Not necessarily setting a good example of horse etiquette, even if you have permission to be in this field.
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I love the fact that she rides in a bitless bridle without wearing spurs or using a crop. I'm not throwing shame on anyone that uses any of the 3 (I'm always riding school horses with bits) but it's just nice to see someone like her!
Exactly! I wish people understood, if you need to ride the best trained horse with heavy hands, bits, spurs and whips, YOU are the problem not EVERY horse you ride
Yeah it’s becuase she actually knows how to communicate to the horse. The bride is just there for backup.
I tried a bitless bridle on an Arabian Gelding and it was like steering a refrigerator....the bridle is now for sale....$40
Phil Weissburg Haha, I have an Arab gelding as well... I think he’d probably be the same to be honest 😂
It takes time and training to get to the point where the rider and the horse can be safe - but I think it is something that everyone should work towards! There are some horses that simply won't do well with this too...every horse is different! What you need to use that is best for the horse to understand I think is part of being a good rider.
Red is a beautiful horse. I'm glad he was rescued.
what sort of horse is he? which breed he looked like mustang.
Harley Breakout Guy i think a quarter horse
Looks like one of my horses lol
I just appreciated today how good the camera and sound work is on these videos. Someone is doing a really nice job. I see indications of photographic framing knowledge, and nice steady careful camera work. They're also well edited. Nice work.
hello camera man, you did good but you don't need to make alt accounts to praise yourself :)
I really enjoy these videos. You speak very clear and are very respectful. I really appreciate your time making these videos. Thank you very much for being so clear and filling my confidence. I hope to watch many more.
Thanks Cally. Great advice. Just noticed Red is wearing a bitless bridle. I am not having much success introduci ng one of my horses to this. Perhaps you could do a video on how to fit and introduce the bitless bridle as a side pull? Thanks. Take care. 😊
Shae at Free Spirit Equestrian put out a video just today on that. It's not 100% complete, but is very good on fitting the bridle, and shows her new bitless sidepull bridles.
I love the way you ride
GREAT RIDE AND BEAUTIFUL HORSE HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2016-2017
The three best instructors with an online presence in my opinion, the folks that are my "go-to" for horsemanship are Craig Cameron, Parelli and yourself. Thanks!
Yay, no bit. I'm so glad for a trail ride.
The first time I went horseback riding the horse decided to stop,drop and roll over to one side. I lifted the stirrup away from the horse. Then I just slipped out of the stirrup when it dropped near ground level; and stepped away from the horse as it rolled toward me. It was odd, but ironically it was the easiest, most effortless dismount from a horse I ever made . So yes they will certainly do some unexpected things. Here's another one: 25 years earlier my uncle went riding at the same trails. His horse stopped,dropped and died right there of a heart attack. Go figure. Apparently the horses at those trails don't get along with my family bloodline.
Yep ur so spot on! I having been trail riding and riding in a ring this past few years more than usual and I’m 60-but not a lot of cantering. I was spooked off my big mare when she jolted quickly & widely to the left and I’m mad at myself for having been so jarred that I wasn’t able to stay in the saddle. I now have over 8 broken ribs and would have just kept her at a walk like I usually do, I got too confident! Ur soooo right-lots of cantering would have helped my seat in this situation!! Ty for a great video!👍
That happens to everyone. You just had very bad luck in how you landed, and older more brittle bones. That isn't your fault!
Love the western saddle. Thanks,.
Wonderful video! Thank you so much for doing these. They are very helpful and informative .
I love your videos! They are amazing and help me a lot with the connection between me and my horse :) thank you
For a untested horse for trail rides is it advisable or could it be beneficial to lead the horse on a lead rope along a trail for a bit (10-15 minutes) to see how it responds off its own property to new things first before mounting up?
That's a good idea. You wouldn't want to have a major accident on a horse if it freaks out the first time. It can also help a horse learn what's going on without having to focus on a rider.
And to become familiar with the route. You would also have a chance to learn from a safe place on the ground if there are any big obvious things to scare them. There can always be new things though, like birds, but it is a great idea.
They also need dedicated desensitization training before going on trails, and while being led on them.
From a novice Rider who was thrown off on a seemingly good horse please teach the emergency dismount and the one rain stop!
Jeff...there are videos on you tube for both....I would learn them before you get hurt bad.
Huh, that's interesting what you said about not riding on a trail until you're confident in an arena! My only experience of riding is on "trail rides", where you as a novice rider pay to ride a horse with an instructor/supervisor present, and you go out on a trail. So I've never ridden in an arena, and since I've only ridden about five or so times in my life, it's safe to say that I'm not very experienced (never gone faster than a trot, for instance.) But I assume that all the horses in question were very used to the route - I don't feel like any of them spooked, or did anything I couldn't control.
Also, I have a question that's unrelated - I have scoliosis, so it means that my back isn't straight, my spine curves to the side slightly. Last time I rode the instructor kept telling me I was leaning to the left, and to sit up straight, but that's actually the way my back is! I had to deliberately lean to the right in order to counter it. Have you much experience instructing people with conditions like scoliosis/is there a way around it other than me just having to lean deliberately to the right every time I ride? (I used to do archery, and I stopped because it also seems like a discipline that requires you to have very straight posture, which...I can't really do, because I'm crooked.)
Good video, but you really don't explain how to keep your horse "straight". You show us what you're doing but there is no explanation of what we are attempting to get the horse to do, or what we are doing with our legs or what we are doing with our hands. Yes, I know it can be boring, but sometimes you do have to spell things out so people can understand.
Thank you.
My Trainor taught my brother and I posting trot on a trail ride and one on the edge of a raveen at that!!
Red is so pretty! Love him! Going on a easy trail with my friends (who dont know how to ride) tomorrow!
Great video to share with our kid's horse club! Thanks for making this.
Thnak you so much for the tips. It's really important to be surely ready to go on trails.
I love how she's riding in a bitless briddle.
Ha ha I took my last two OTTB (age 2 and 4) straight from the track onto the trail. They love the change in scenery, and never gave me any trouble. I get more trouble now IN the arena, as I think they find it kinda boring. Of course ex-racehorses have seen everything, dogs, tractors, cars, I think that helps.
Great video and like the saddle.
5:14 he nodded, how cute is that.
They normally do that, nothing special.
I rid a horse to 3 times and the horse olways notted its cute but nofing speshel relly
I ment thet i rid one horse 2 time 2 dinfrend horses
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i love that you didnt use a bit!
nice to see ur not riding thru a farmers crops that they work so hard on. I like how ur using the path next to the crops. riders should always get permission to use a farmers land. I think its rude and irresponsible plus disrespectful to assume ur allowed to do it w/o asking. ty for ur simple but informative video!
What type of bridle is that? It looks much more comfortable for the horse to not have a bit in its mouth. Thanks!
side pull
Side pulls and bridles with bits are only as comfortable as the rider using them. Side pulls just put pressure in different places but they can also be used to the point of discomfort (pressure on the poll for instance). It's nice to have different options because different types of bridles works for different horses but comfort all comes down to the rider's usage of the bridle. (this trainer probably has some videos on that since she's a good rider/trainer :)
bits are pain compliance. the pro bit people will argue they're not and if you have soft hands they're not. I will agree with soft hands a bit is ok the problem is very few people actually have soft hands.
Dr. Cook Bitless Bridle. It's a poll pressure type of bridle, like a leverage bit, except for those who prefer a more gentle approach in terms of horsemanship. I definately prefer missy wryn halters though. They are a direct pressure mix between a bosal and a side pull, and they don't 'hug' the horse's head.
your horse is gorgeous!
Are you using a bitless bridle specifically for trail riding? If so, why?
Me who trails all the time on my horse: yes perfect
Wow you don't use a giant ass bit. Nice.
I have never been in the arena I always ride trail x
How to prevent a horse from eating in the field? Effective methods, avoiding pulling?
Vanja Fabjan Try leading your horse around and when they try to eat use light pressure in the reins or lead rope to redirect their attention, after his head is up, move toward his hind quarters and have him move his butt around Hopethis helps!
Vanja Fabjan if they dive for grass, try to make them walk on. If you need too, and if you don’t have a whip, you can use your reigns to whack them to get them moving.
If they are always plunging, you have to get more firm. Pull its head up, or give a firm but not hard kick. Once they get away with it it's hard to stop
I was riding on a horse wouldn’t stop eating when we would go outside. What really worked for me, is just the first 10 min pay attention to where their attention goes. Anytime it even shows a little that they want to eat, you react before they start eating. So you correct it before it happens. If you can do that 3 a 4 times consistenly, my experience is that the horse learns not to eat when you are there!
Hope it helps
my mom got a reservation for horse trail riding for my birthday on novemeber 11 and she said if i like it and if i think its fun then i can start taking lessons. ive always wanted to take lessons since i was 9 and now im actually gonna do it. its like a dream come true im so excited!!!!!!!!!!.... and im going to nookside stables
How are your lessons going?
Your helping me a lot 😁😁😁
great video
I love the facts the your riding bitless ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
tnx for sharing us your experianac
Yaaas bitless
I LOVE the bit less bridle
I’m going on a trail ride in a couple days and I don’t know how to canter
My 5 yr. old hates being alone, he gets agitaed if he can't see another horse.. besides ground work how can I improve his confidences of being alone. There is only one other horse here and my client wants her senior horse to be in his own pasture. Thank you.
17Marriott... totally didn't think you were talking about your 5 year old child..
Get him to replace other horses with you. Trick training is great
I have a retired racehorse. She doesn't know any cues. She won't go left when I try to lead her left, etc. She's hard to halt too.
Congrats on your OTTB! I love Callie's channel, it's helped me so much, but for specific OTTB advice, Elisa Wallace is incredible. She has older videos where she takes TBs (and mustangs) through the whole process, using common sense methods taken from different training styles. Best wishes!
at my barn their is like a something called a training trail its like a trail but it has fences around it and people walk next 2 it so as cars is that good 4 u to build up ur trail ridding skills so ur horse wont spooke or is it a waste of time
I think that would be good for beginners because your horse even if he got spooked he would not be in harm 😉🐴
First thing to realize..........an animals like a fox, rat, coyote...can spook your horse...no matter the breed and you may never ride or never walk again....I have seen it in Ocala National Forest.....don't under estimate your horse's instinct to flee the danger.
how do you canter
Bit less...THANK YOU!!
OMG - Calli in a western saddle?! Sacrilege! Haha.
So where I live there is very little flat ground to ride on and at every turn and on top of every hill my horse is ready for a monster to jump out. She is ever vigilant and never rests. I have learned to deal with it and relax as much as I can to help her confidence but it can be exhausting at times. Any hints besides pooping her out in the arena ahead of time.
Iv been on three trail rides with my lease horse we have joint custody and they are wrangler horses and I had to get use to a new horse but in the arena and I had a moment of troting which got me scared and screamed and know I’m comfterable with his trot it was a hour to two hours but I thought I need to get comfterable with his trot because if someone’s life depends on it I am comfortable and so is the horse I’m also getting use to the hackamore bridaile I live in Oregon and it’s rains half the time because we live in a Forrest any tips on riding in harsh weather when life depends on it to me riding is a emotinaul bond between humen and anmail but also surviving where we live in the woods we have wild anmails out here
what sort of horse is he? which breed he looked like mustang.
I have never gone trail riding before I want to and my mom is begging me to. But I just can't get myself to do it! I worry to much about the things that could happen so should I just go and do it? Or wait? I go to Morgan vally farm in MI.
Go try it on a chill horse! Most trails are just a dirt path with the occasional hill, rocks, or log, you won't be doing anything extreme. I ride on rougher trails than that, but as long as you have a horse that knows what their doing you should be fine. :)
Hello everyone who may read this, I cannot successfully canter, i have tried, and as soon as I try to post, I end up losing my balance. I can however, stay on if a horse spooks and canters away, and I am able to stop a horse from doing that, do you think I am able to go on a group trail ride with a horse that I'm looking to buy? Well, first I am riding a different horse to see how I do on trail rides, then I will ride the horse I'm looking to buy. I don't know when it will be though :/
I dont use a bit for my horse cause it hurts them I think bits are wrong to use......my horse doesn't spook that easy
What advice could you give for a horse that doesn’t want to go home from a trail ride? I see loads of videos about horses that don’t want to leave the barn, but I have one that’s the opposite. He seems fine until you start to head home. He starts turning around and trying to walk back out away from home, and I’ve just been making him do a complete circle and removing pressure when he’s facing the direction we need to go, but he can be persistent. He doesn’t get nervous when we head back, he just seems to prefer going out. Is there something else I can do to maybe change this behavior? Thanks!
I'm a beginner, what kind of saddle are you using? brand price? I'm looking to buy one not too pricy can you suggest a few thanks... I'm from Palm Springs California... love your videos
can you just answer the question if your not, then don't bother responding . thanks anyways
+Alejandra Felix its a western saddle. if you want a cheaper saddle I sugest getting a second hand one.
It looks like my Circle Y barrel saddle but those are pricey (like $1000 minimum). If you're looking for a Western saddle you might want to look at second hand but there are some that are cheaper - like $300. But honestly, I don't think the cheaper ones are that comfortable so your better bet is a used higher quality saddle. But then personally I prefer dressage saddles cause I find them a lot easier to ride in. See if there are 4H tack sales in your area - those type of fundraising sales you can find really great deals.
Can you train an English horse to look for rocks/holes in the ground just to make sure they don't go lame on a trail? Or would that ruin them?
I really want to take him out on a trail but I'm scared he might step on something wrong and hurt himself.
Amalia Goshtigian you have to look where you lead your horse and guide him to the safest path.
My horse has just recently started misbehaving on trail rides when he is tired or just decided he has had enough he will stop, go backwards & try to turn around to go back the way we came. This is on a road while out with another horse & I am unable to get him to go forward luckily my husband has been with us on foot & has lead us forward. Any advise would be much appreciated :-)
How long are your rides? Is your horse ridden regularly enough to be in shape? Is he getting older? How would you feel if someone told you to keep going and you were worn out? Much to consider.
I wanna ride a horse soo bad but bc of my lack of knowledge about horses and training I feel like i'd fail automatically
1. I like your username LOL 2. As someone who started getting into horses later than most of my friends (I’m 19) it is totally possible to learn!!! Just find someone positive to help you! Some people will put you down and be negative about your riding at first but if you can find someone you look up to who is kind, you will go far!
Is this Ace?
Well maybe you can make a good trail riding video if your actually on a TRAIL. All I saw was fields
Is that your saddle? It looks to big for you.
Can a horse be more "spooky" in the arean than on a trail?
Yes.
Sometimes if they are worked outside more than inside, they will be frightened of a new place. A lot of the time horses get more antsy on the trail because they either have never experienced it or are always worked in the arena. Its helpful to work your horse in as many different places as you can so they are well rounded. Not just a trail horse and not just an arena horse.
Hi please tell me the brand name of the head stall I are using.
why are you using a English bridle?
Because the only other bitless option is a bosal. And horsie girls don't like big industrial-looking headgear on their english horses.
It looks to me like a Dr. Cook's bitless bridle. I've been using them for many years on almost daily trail rides. My horses love them. Maybe try not to get hung up on labels. If it's humane and safe, use what works.
So I’m starting out in western and I’ve been doing a lot of trail riding with my trainer and other students lately and I’m curious if you guys have any advice for if using split reins is okay or safe for trail riding? How long should my rein length be, and what type of rein is ideal for trail riding and just casual all around western?
For a beginner I would say some simple barrel reins. I like the ones with knots so you get familiar with having even reins. I wouldn’t recommend split reins on a trail. Just my opinion 😊 Rein length depends on personal preference, horses size, and discipline so that part is up to those factors. I would go with longer for beginners.
how do you galup
Nice video, but I cringed seeing you ride through a planted field. Not necessarily setting a good example of horse etiquette, even if you have permission to be in this field.
Hollianne Jacobs as a kid I got into trouble by a farmer for riding along the edge ( just inside) of his planted field. Learned my lesson.
HOLLY CRAP KALLY US IN A WESTERN SADDLE!!!!!
Bitless!!!!