Why do you ride bareback? Is it so you can really feel your horse move or do you do it because you are too lazy to put the saddle on? That is the question we are asking in the podcast. Bareback horse riding came first. Long before the invention of the saddle, man was riding his horses bareback.
Truth be known, when it comes to horse and rider, a saddle is not a necessity, but merely a handy tool of convenience. Bareback horse riding is arguable, the fastest way to develop your skill as a rider. Many riders use their saddle and their reins as a crutch. Humans tend to be rather lazy creatures. We won’t learn anything unless we have to, and that goes for balance as well. It’s only natural for a rider to take advantage of the stirrups and the saddle horn that sits so conveniently at their disposal.
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Bareback Riding
I’m the first one to admit that I ride bareback purely out of laziness. If i want a quick ride in the winter, I love to hop on with just a halter and go for a ride. I feel very close to my horse when i ride bareback. Ute shared that she using bareback riding as a training tool for her young horses as she starts them getting used to weight on their backs. Whatever reason you have for riding bareback it is a great way to develop balance and bond with your horse.
Hosts today:
Ute (India) Heather (Canada)
Don’t forget to check out the resources section in this article!
Highlights
- Bareback pads
- Mounting blocks
- Learning to “Feel” your horse
Thank you for tuning in and happy trails!
Special Announcement
Elkhorn Ranch
Calling all equestrians! Elkhorn Ranch’s tradition of equestrian adventure began 99-years-ago in 1922. Bordering Yellowstone National Park, the history of Elkhorn’s riding program runs deep, and the backcountry is where it starts. This Fall, we are hosting an Avid Riders week, where we are rounding up experienced riders of varying disciplines to come together to explore over one million acres of National Forest, USFS Wilderness, and Yellowstone National Park.
The goal of this week is to go far, not fast. Every day there will be groups that will hit the trails in every direction based on desired time in the saddle and comfort level. We will be racking up the mileage this week and working our way into the backcountry for mountaintop vistas that not many can get to.
Riding requirements
All riders must be willing to ride on rocky and steep terrain, as well as comfortable with walk, trot, and canter. Our horses are well mannered and smart mountain horses, if you trust them, they will take you wherever you want to go.
Please reach out to Kt at kt@elkhornranchmontana.com Rates include all meals, cabin lodging, and all on-ranch activities.
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EQA Books
We just launched our lasted Travel Guide Book for Equestrians!
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Equestrian Adventuresses Book Store
Do you love to read or listen to horsey books and stories, then have a look at our EQA Book Series, now available as paperbacks, e-books, and audio books.
Packed with exciting true-life stories written by women from all around the world about their adventures they had with horses!
Follow a vet on her adventures in the Namibian Bush, an expat winning a show jumping medal in Italy, a British family with two toddlers crossing Patagonia on horseback or a German girl finding her dream horse on an Indian horse market.
Do you feel that we are missing out on an important topic? Or maybe you have an interesting story to tell? Contact Heather or Ute!
Resources
- Bareback Riding
- Bareback Riding Tips
- Horse Riding in every country
- Equestrian tools and resources
- EQA Online Shop
Thanks for listening to our horse podcast: Bareback Riding – Convenience or Lazy?
