Trying a Jump Saddle for the First Time (I nearly fell off!) | Riding With Rhi, UK Equestrian
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- Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2024
- Oh my goodness, spooky Woody came out to play this week! After many months of riding in our dressage saddle, we are finally getting down to buying a jump saddle so we can start jumping again. Today, I take you through the fundamental difference between a jump saddle and a dressage saddle and show you what happened when I tested a jump saddle out for the first time (spoiler: I nearly came out the side door!)
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Riding with Rhi is a British equestrian RUclipsr who shares her experience with her first horse, bought as an adult, alongside her city career in London.
I'm all about brown track!!!! You deserve a treat... New set of tack!!! Also helps if you use a different bit for jumping it will already be on your bridle 😊
Well done, Rhi, when Woody was spooked. Like you say, your knowledge of getting to know Woody in the last year has helped greatly and also your confidence in feeling in control 😊 I must say the brown saddle did look good on Woody with the lovely colour saddle pad. I would change to brown if jumping is more what you're going to be competing, although I realise there is the expense!! Maybe a little treat for you and Woody after starting your new job 🥰
You'll get used to it Rhi, well done. You did so amazing and i'm glad that you didn't rush it, you corrected your back and his before purchases. Also, i've got my first show on monday i'm very excited, its sj/xc.
I've been riding the same horse at my school yard for the best part of a year, in the same saddle/tack too. Last week had to switch to a different horse, obviously with a different saddle. I went from a GP cut to a jump saddle and that alone was enough for me to struggle finding my balance and stirrup lengths. Kept switching my stirrups up and down a hole and my instructor was like "stop doing that it's not the length its just a different saddle"...so I can imagine going from a dressage to a jump is even worse 😂
Also I love brown tack, definitely my fave and Woody really suits it too! (I loved that pink piping, such a shame it's not the right fit)...if you can find it in yourself to have mis-matching leathers/bridle for a bit you could get a brown saddle and slowly collect matching tack for it! 😊
Go for the brown if you have the spare cash as it's gorgeous. But don't forget your energy bills are due to skyrocket soon!!
I'd stay black! Let's say right before a competition your bridle or girth breaks, you could easily switch it out with your dressage stuff.
It will also save you money right now although personally I would probably get a second bridle and girth anyways so I didn't have to switch them around all the time
That's a very good point about competitions! And yes to swapping things over, that's initially what made me think I may as well get brown if I have to buy twice anyway!
I’m glad to see you’re taking the time to find a saddle that works for you and Woody. I’d stay with the black tack, it looks lovely in him. I know what you mean about different saddles having a different feel, last year I switched from a dressage saddle that didn’t really fit my horse anymore to a custom AP saddle. My horse is very asymmetrical because he has wonky hips so his whole body has taken on that asymmetry over time (he is almost 21). Although he loved the new saddle right away and could move so much better in it, it took me a good 5-10 rides to get used to it and find it comfortable. Now it fits like a glove and is awesome, but new saddles do tend to take some breaking in.
You learn from your experience. Well done for giving it a try.
Well done on correcting your and Woody's asymmetry! I think so many wouldn't bother! We all know that feeling of not having enough support from your saddle .. so scary...well done staying on 😄💗🌺✌️ stay well, from Australia 🌻☀️
You have some lovely places to ride! Love how informative and helpful your videos are !
Interesting and well explained. Excellent !
Excited to watch !!
What a good lesson! Thanks for sharing. Go for black! 😜
That jump saddle is rather beautiful! I’ve always grown up with black tack for everything and now I’ve got my own horse to choose I think I will eventually aim to go down the brown route, the only thing with brown I’ve noticed is lots of shades whereas black is black! But my lad is a bay and I do think horses with bay on them suit brown tack, it compliments them nicely!
Good luck! X
Yes I think the different shades of brown may be a constant struggle!
Aw bless he he does like to look at EVERYTHING! Loved the colour of your trial saddle 💕
Haha he does! Just went a bit wilder today haha. I loved it too! Shame it wasn't a good fit.
@@RidingWithRhi I reckon theres something in the name 😂 my spooky buckey bronco pony is called Woody too. Spooks at literally nothing ... Will be walking along happy as pie with not a gust of wind nor soul to be seen, and out of nowhere he'll just freak out 🤷🤦
hahhahah. Woody fever forever!
I’m a bad influence, get a brown set for jumping 😊 love your videos.
A dressage saddle makes it easier to stay on the horse during interesting behaviour. That's my experience. Going to buy a jumping saddle for my horse because it'll be easier to ride him with a light seat. It's so nice to see you again.
I used to have my coloured in brown and she always looked really smart
Beautiful video
The way that I see whether you should go black or brown, yes you might have to get some new tack if you go brown (if you feel you need to), BUT saddles are the most expensive piece, and later on its much harder to convince yourself to buy a whole new same saddle in a different color rather than just buying a few new pieces of tack later on down the line to match.
So good to have you back! I do love the brown on Woody as well! But maybe you might find the right fit only comes in one colour and that will take that decision out out of the picture 🤷🏻♀️ hope Mr Wood’s footsie is getting better too. Gosh I love your riding vlogs ❤️
Thanks so much for the love Lisa ❤️ yes there is that too, I think the one I really want comes in black or brown, we will see!
Love your videos. It's so sort of reassuring to see a horse having a spooky hack (I'm not the only one hooray!!) and you dealt with him so well.
I think stick with black.
You're definitely not the only one!
Nice
My phone has been acting up lately so I’m not sure if this will go through, but I bet Woody would look great in brown gear 💜🤎
I’ve always wanted to try a Spanish saddle. A smaller version of the medieval saddle. Looks so comfortable. Probably not ideal for jumping or dressage , but super comfortable on a long hack.. (riding long.)
Ooh I've never heard of that ! I need to have a Google 👀
8:09 I think that sums up how we all are with our horses 🤣
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I would say keep black as costs less money to change bridle etc. depends on how often you would jump and money situation.
I woukd ho for black if I were you. Saves spending another few hundred pounds on all new tack. But it's up for you :)
That is very true.
I love brown, but it would save a lot of hassle and money to get black :D
You're right beautiful saddle but if its not right gor you move on. Yes Woody looks fantastic in brown. I say go brown
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Yep! Had to be done, lovely as it is I'd never feel quite confident in it I don't think
Well done Rhi. Black would be better, but it's up to you xx
Thank you 🙏🏻
@@RidingWithRhi you're welcome x
Amazing how different a Dressage rider rides in a Jumper saddle. Dressage riders are so used to all the gadjets they need to ride. Jumping shows them up fast.
That's an interesting perspective. What gadgets are those? I wouldn't call myself a dressage rider, I just happen to be riding in a dressage saddle at the moment - I've always done a mix of disciplines
Hero girl
I've been considering a new western saddle pad and matching fleece wraps.( My gelding needs to be wrapped when ridden after his leg injury last year. ) should I indulge??? Or not??? In your case, you could replace a piece at a time...stretch the cost out.
I had the same issue when I was changing saddles I never knew what colour to get!! I just stuck with black just because it's less hassle!
I feel more secure in a jump saddle, especially a monoflap. The big spook is easier to go with on a flat seat lol
so interesting how they affect us differently isn't it!
My first time trying an English type saddle I fell off in the most stupid way possibe, I was doing really well and decided to trot over a really small log, as we go over it I just slip over. One minute I was there next minute I was on the ground😂
I think I'd get the saddle that fits in wherever color it comes in and only worry about the bridle when it's time to actually show. You can get away with a black girth and brown saddle
I agree with you, but that saddle has already been checked, it fits, it's right but it comes in both colours 🤣
after watching your go pro video i have decided that i will get myself a go pro 7!!
Which website did you buy ours from!?
directly from GoPro (they only sell latest models though so 7 might not be available)
@@RidingWithRhi ok thankyou sooo much! Love your RUclips channel
Try different makes and types of jump saddle. All mono flaps are Not the same and it may mean you have to try others that your saddle fitter does not have…. Do not make do! good luck x
For sure! My saddler has her own range so I tried a few when she came to visit - this was one I tried after as she didn't have it with her at the time.
I’m trying to decide if I should buy a jump saddle or a dressage saddle but I have been worried about falling off since all I’ve ridden most in is an all purpose saddle.
I'm only getting a jump because I already have a dressage by chance. If I didn't I'd be in a GP! If you are set on one or the other then choose the discipline you'll be doing most. If you'll be doing a bit of everything at the lower levels then I'd stick with a GP!
Question: do the different saddles have an impact on the horse or just the rider? Can a horse tell if you’re in a different saddle too?
Yes, different saddles will sit differently so they'll feel that, but if they are also impacting on they rider's ability to balance, sit square etc then they will feel this too
What kind of mic should I be using for hacking? Anyone know what’s a good mic?
Go black 100%
I think he feels your unease, You can hear your fear in your voice! I think you would have been safer having gone out with someone!
I totally hear you. However, sometimes, we just don't have that option to ride with someone else and to be honest, I wasn't expecting him to be as spooky as he was until we set off! As my coach always says, we can only respond to the horse we are riding in the moment - which in my case meant slowing everything down, doing a simple approach and retreat and when the spookiness continued, bringing everything back to walk.
Learn to jump and you'll increase your Dressage riding to perfection. 2 things will better a Dressage rider, Jumping and Western riding.
I can jump :) I've ridden since I was a child - if you look back at my previous videos you can see me taking my loan horse showjumping and cross country