2006-10-03 07:32:20 · 22 answers · asked by Chris S 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
no it does not hurt them but some horses do not like to be rode bareback, i teach all my students to ride bareback before i let them ride with a saddle, you learn leg control,balance and posture my kids learned this way as did i...and my students always say it was the best way to learn.....and to cowboyman i have never in 45 years had a horse cripple up from riding bareback God made horses to have strong backs they are a work animals and made to be strong.sure i would not put someone that out weighs the horse on bareback let alone with a saddle, and i have done vet work for over 25yrs. and never seen a problem with some one riding bareback to much, most people dont do it all the time anyway,and i have seen a lot of stupid answers on this site but that takes tops.....and i take great care of my horses thank you,,plus go talk to some indians and tell them they are crippling their horses by riding bareback,.......and the bible says not to judge one another why would you accuse all of us of not taking care of our horses when you have no idea.....
2006-10-03 18:48:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most cases no, it does not. Some horses do suffer from back problems so before riding bareback (or doing any riding at all) the horse should be checked by a vet and pronounced "sound" (healthy) for riding.
Not all horses are made to be ridden bareback. Like humans, all horses are built differently and some have a "bonier" spine than others and can cause discomfort while being ridden. Some horses may have a smooth back but a very bouncy gait and they also don't make good bareback horses to ride.
2006-10-03 07:47:01 · answer #2 · answered by Monet_Star 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, the horse is more likely to be hurt by a saddle, especially if it isn't properly put on or if the blanket underneath is a little to stiff. Bareback is the way the Native Americans rode......
2006-10-03 07:36:45 · answer #3 · answered by Scooter Girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not at all... it's a great way to become a better rider by learning balance and having a good seat. I ride my mare bareback a lot. I bought one of those suede bareback pads, to keep the sweat and horsehair off me, and it works out great. Also look at the "Cashel Soft Saddle" it has stirrups but no tree. I've ridden in mine for about 1,000 miles now and we both love it.
2006-10-06 12:52:51 · answer #4 · answered by jessanderin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it doesnt phase the horse whatsoever. But you on the other hand can get a pretty nasty pelvic bruise and its just not comfortable. Also, depending on what type of riding tou are doing your butt can get sore from trotting. The saddle also helps keep the hair off off ytour crotch and inner thigh area when the horse starts to sweat.
2006-10-03 07:41:41 · answer #5 · answered by Kit 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES< YES YES. I know you will not like this answer....Why do backpacks have frames..To disperse the weight throughout to body...Bareback pinpoints the stress over the weakest part of the back... A well fitting saddle is the best solution.... Let these other people cripple their mistreated horses,, show you care by supporting your own weight.
2006-10-04 10:47:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It depends on the horse's conformation and what you are doing. My Thoroughbred is thin skinned and very touchy. I'm not sure it hurts him, but it drives him crazy because he can feel every twitch my muscles make. My Quarter Horse is less sensitive, but he does get silly without a saddle, and I think it's because he can feel everything I'm doing much clearer.
2006-10-03 15:22:01 · answer #7 · answered by Mikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I have 8 horses and show
2006-10-03 10:19:01 · answer #8 · answered by Kally 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's silly.
What's a horse going to ride anyway?
2006-10-03 08:03:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no. it does not hurt a horse to ride bare back. the horse is more likley to be hurt by the saddle.
2006-10-03 13:05:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋