Hello. I was wondering can you post to the trot while riding a horse bareback? Is it even possible? Do people do it all the time? I have heard that it is one of the best excersises for riders, but then I have heard it's a waste of time. So, can you post while riding bareback? Thanks a bunch!
2007-02-01 02:27:40 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
yes, you can post while riding bareback. you can actually post anytime, even in a western saddle. (keep your balance, though, otherwise it'll hurt!!)
riding bareback is a great exercise to do with your horse because it allows you to connect with him/her in a way you just can't with a saddle. That connection will carry over when you do ride with a saddle. It will improve your balance, & eliminate any unneccessary gripping that you may do with your knees or thighs.
when you are riding bareback, you should alternate between posting your trot & sitting your trot, that will help teach you to move better with the motion of the horse.
Hope this helps! (c:
2007-02-01 03:19:25 · answer #1 · answered by jamie c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can post the trot bareback. The hardest part is keeping your balance. Remember to keep you body centered so that it is equally distributed on both sides of the horse. Do not try to post to much this will make it harder. Let the horse do the work. The horse naturally will do the work and produce the bounce that is present in the posting trot. Do not grip the side with your knee because this will create a pivot point and that's not good. Keep your heels down, eyes up, and sit back and have fun.
2007-02-01 07:00:54 · answer #2 · answered by biobabybunny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can post bareback. You aren't supposed to use your stirrups at all to post - you lift yourself out of the saddle all through your thighs and abdominal muscles. Personally I find it harder to post in a saddle with no stirrups than bareback. I'm not sure why but I think a lot of people find it generally harder to ride a horse in a saddle with no stirrups than ride a horse bareback.
Whoever told you it was a waste of time doesn't know much about riding. Posting bareback helps you find your balance and perfect your body position. Not to mention, it'll build up your muscles! It's hard lol. If you're riding bareback, sit about in the middle of the horse's back and make sure there's a straight line heading from your shoulder to your heel. Keep your heels down and calves stretched. At the trot, lift your seat barely off the horse's back with your thighs. The horse's movement helps you with this. Remember not to use your calves at all otherwise the horse will take it as a message to go faster. But at the same time, make sure your heels are down and you are balanced. Your hands should be low and take care not to lean forward, as this will throw the horse off balance and make him go faster. Make sure your reins aren't taut and you aren't using them to balance yourself. This is going to make the horse's head go way up and this will also make him unbalanced.
If you have a horse, you should try it some time if you feel comfortable with it. It has a lot of benefits, but I don't suggest it if you are a novice or you're still not confident enough. It takes a LOT of practice, but it's definitely worth it. :)
2007-02-01 13:12:23 · answer #3 · answered by yayme616 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can absolutely post bareback! Make sure you keep your heels down (often hard to remember without stirrups) though as this will help with your balance. You can almost grip with your upper legs, that's what I do just make sure you don't squeeze your horse with your lower leg unless you want him/her to go faster. Sit up and and just post, you'll get the hang of it eventually it's not terribly hard. I do it all the time b/c I have two quarter horses (actually one horse and one pony) and Bella (the horse) is very smooth so I just sit her trot bareback but Kenya (the pony) is the bounciest thing you have ever seen!!! So i have to post on her. So, yeah just keep your balance and brace yourself by holding the mane or resting your hands on the withers. I hope this helps, good luck!
2007-02-01 03:58:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, You should work on getting him collected first. Then he will respond to your commands with a gentle touch in which this will allow you to become more with your horses rhythm. Also a bareback pad will help you at first but you can use this as a tool for training. After you have trained him then try positioning yourself by letting your hips becoming loose and leaning back a little. Try relaxing and becoming one with him but you have to train in collection first. Then posting will come naturally. Also watch your horses lead. Plus you will not be posting as noticeable like you would see if you were in the saddle. Try watching Clinton Anderson on some of his training shows. He is great in this area. Hope this helps. TC Circle C Ranch
2016-03-28 23:42:56 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible. As a matter of fact, when I am in training, a basic exercise that my teacher always asks for me to do is to run up my stirrups and ride the trot in both the sitting and posting positions. It's not easy, but surprisingly, when your feet aren't in stirrups, they almost always fall into the correct leg position.
It also helps a rider develop strength and balance. Keep your heels down so that your center of gravity is holding you onto the horse and grip with your thighs, not your lower leg. You don't need to rise all that much, just enough so that your backside rises and that returning to the seated position is controlled and in time with the horse's rythem.
It also was good for an emergency I had while riding and one of my stirrup leathers broke. Because I was used to riding without them, I was able to ride back to my stable comfortably and safely. It is a very valuable exercise to anyone who is seriously looking to inprove their riding.
2007-02-01 08:32:18 · answer #6 · answered by Ravanne_1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For pleasure riding, bareback is the way to go. Back when I still had my horse, I used to ride my bike the 15 miles to ride her taking only the bridle and sometimes not even that. My horse was supersensitive to the rein so usually only needed a rope tied to her halter. Even jumped bareback.
2007-02-03 11:30:26 · answer #7 · answered by blackbriar2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible and yes it is hard! Have you ever tried posting without stirrups? Same idea, but harder to keep your balance when riding bareback.
Riding bareback is a great way to improve your riding skills. It really teaches you about balance and relaxation. Definitely not a waste of time!
2007-02-01 03:44:44 · answer #8 · answered by gobanana516 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your question already seems to be answered. Bareback is the only way I will ride.
2007-02-02 06:03:25 · answer #9 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't, but then I can hardly ride bareback. I have a friend that can.
2007-02-01 02:39:20 · answer #10 · answered by Sun 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋