How would I "break" or "train" a horse to ride bareback?
2007-02-10 11:48:10 · 12 answers · asked by Caitlin G 1 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
Here is more detail, it's actually my sister's horse that hasn't ever been ridden bareback. When we bought my horse, the people already rode her bareback so she is okay with it. My sister's horse is 7 years old, paint mare, totally bombproof, and we do trail riding, and just pleasure riding, we don't show her (or my horse)
2007-02-11 05:50:57 · update #1
If your horse is broke to saddle you shouldn't have a problem although they may be a bit perplex. My horse couldn't figure out what I was doing up there without the saddle, but once he understood what I was doing: riding him without the saddle, he was fine with it I have since gotten a bareback pad which he loves.
2007-02-10 15:57:12 · answer #1 · answered by cajunsma 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There isn't really any training involved. Some horses like it and some don't. My horse loves to ride bareback, but my older horse hates it and trys to buck, but mostly because he has a bad back and without a saddle the weight isn't distributed enough. Be sure your horse doesn't buck or bolt a lot, because you could easily loose your balance. I would just jump on and ride like you normally would. Just no jumping or galloping until you and your horse get more used to it. If it is an older horse and has never been ridden bareback it may scare him at first to have you up there with no saddle. If it is younger say only been riding for a year or 2 it won't be as hard. And I'd suggest riding at a walk and trot the first few sessions in a familiar place where you normally ride. The last thing you want to do is scare a horse before you get on bareback. No 'sacking out', as he will panic and think that everytime you get on bareback this will happen. If you aren't a good jumper and/or your horse is tall, I'd suggest teaching him to scoot over to a fence and stay still while you are climbing up the fence to hop on his back. Also, I would take a pillowcase half full of sand (tie the open end tightly with sting or even run it through the sewing machine real quick) and throw it on your horses back over and over until he gets used to it. There are no graceful, slow bareback mounts, they are all very quick and your weight lands suddenly on the horse. Don't be fearful about it either, just throw it on him carelessly with exaggerated arm movements.
2007-02-10 14:59:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Horses usually don't buck when you ride bareback. They usually only buck when they feel the pressure from the girth. But, they may bolt when the see you up there, so be safe. If you want to start a horse bareback, you need to make sure they are sacked out and calm. Make sure you can jump up and lay on both sides. Then, get up there and sit. Just stand him there for a minute if he will. If he doesn't pull his head to one side so he can't buck or run. Wait until he stops then slide off. Do this a few times on both sides to make sure he is calm with it. Then you can start moving him forward. Jump on, gently pull his head to one direction and give a little pressure with your legs. Make sure he has a big loose rein so he doesn't feel confined. Once he makes a couple circles each way, jump off and rub him. Be careful when changing direction. A horse can get very used to seeing you in one eye, when you change direction you change eyes as well, and that can really scare some horses.
If you have a broke horse that you want to ride bareback, just jump on and see how he does. Good Luck
2007-02-10 12:01:22 · answer #3 · answered by Horsetrainer89 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There really is no training involved. Just put your bridle on and mount up. Take it slow if you feel your horse tense or if you're tense. Most likely however your horse won't react any differently than from being undersaddle.
Your horse may be a little quick with the extra contact, but if you're relaxed and giving your horse reassurances, than you should both be fine.
Have fun and stay safe.
2007-02-10 14:05:38 · answer #4 · answered by keylime1602 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ride the horse they same way as you would with a saddle. Just dont use the saddle. Most horses dont even react to the different feel of you on their back. It's a lot of fun and it will improve your balance.
2007-02-10 12:53:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
For one thing, be careful when riding bareback...Horses lose control all the time and you dont have anything to hold on to....no horn. To break a horse on bareback, just jump on it and if he/she doesnt like it, do it again till he/she knows that you are the boss.
2007-02-10 12:05:37 · answer #6 · answered by Christina. 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it depends on how well trained your horse is and how bomb proof it is...with my horse i just can jump on and ride bareback and he doesnt care...really just depends on the horse
2007-02-10 11:52:12 · answer #7 · answered by yo_dede_13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its really not 2 different to do bareback just you dont have a saddle so its easier to communicate using your your leg aids. Just make sure you dont have abig bucker
2007-02-10 11:51:20 · answer #8 · answered by Skittles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Lyons is a great, well known trainer- he has videos to show his training methods, etc.
There are other very good, very humane horse trainers who have produced videos or have shows.
Most humane people don't "break" horses anymore
2007-02-10 14:34:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
e-mail me: razzy_horse@yahoo.com
or go to a horse advice site:
www.freewebs.com/helphorse/
2007-02-11 08:36:28 · answer #10 · answered by razzy_horse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋