My horse is very excitable, bucks when he gets excited, I usually stay on, but it is hard. Any hints how to ride him when he does this? Your help would be much appreciated.
2007-01-28 05:30:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Horse Racing
A lot of good suggestions- yes, my legs must be pretty strong by now. I just do not like the horse doing this, when I ride I worry about bucking, and maybe the horse realizes this too.
2007-01-28 05:43:48 · update #1
you really need to use your legs for this............
try to go with the horse and not against it. It is really a balance thing.
Hope you have strong legs too.
Is this something you want your horse to do.........or is this something that you are in to? If it is just a bad habit that your horse has yell back at me. I can give you some tips on how to get him out of the habit!
2007-01-28 05:40:46 · answer #1 · answered by kathleen_martin8 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Hi Sat! Ive given a lot of thinking on this,and you seem intuitive enough to try a bit of a different approach.You'r well spoken and intelligent,and will bring these qualities out in your horse instead of timidity.I love smart horses, they just take a bit more thinking to be productive with thier energy. Dominate not with the whip but with your mind!
One of the finest cowboys and riders I knew had a mare flip over on him,and he spent three months barely riding. He sat on his porch and "thought" his way though every moment he would be riding. It was Mind Riding and it worked! When he was able to compete again, he was tops in the money, and much more in touch with his horse.
For you? See what you wish to happen,feel it, know it. A hundred times a night while you prepare for sleep,dream ride and lunge your nice calm non bucking horse.Know he is clever and inventive,and put his mind in a happy state by mixing things up and keeping him sharp. Boredom breeds imagination, and I think you know he knows your thoughts:)That! is your edge. You're an expert rider! Visualize your horse being excellent too.
2007-01-28 15:28:41 · answer #2 · answered by Zair 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
On the buck lean back. You will move your center of gravity back. When he comes back up you move forward. Do Not grab the main. If you need to hold something use the saddle. Instead of trying to wrap your legs around the horse think about pushing into the stirrups and pushing your heels to the ground. Shoulders back. These should increase your balance. Also, don't look at the ground if you can help it keep your head relaxed but looking forward.
Hope that helps.
2007-01-28 15:17:24 · answer #3 · answered by gg 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I have the same problem with my horse. Lean back in the saddle, it will give you better balance. Try and stay calm, and sit deep. Pull his nose to the wall, this will throw him off balance if he's bucking, and then give him a piece of your mind! Grip hard with your legs, and keep both hands firmly on the reins.
2007-01-28 13:46:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
hun i ride horses all the time and the main thing is to have killer leg strength and to not hold on to the saddle horn that is a bad mistake just try to hold your balance.
2007-01-29 10:26:42 · answer #5 · answered by someones_cowgirl07 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use a whole bunch of super glue on the saddle,of course you wouldn't be able to get off at all with this remedy. i would just say hang on tight
2007-01-28 13:38:26 · answer #6 · answered by ken s 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
simply lots of practice
2007-01-28 13:38:01 · answer #7 · answered by Abercrombiebabe90 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they hold on
2007-01-28 13:36:51 · answer #8 · answered by peanut 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋