So many experts here, if measure her from ear to heel she’s perfect, helmets are smart for all riding, her stirrups are there for her comfort and that is adjustable on a per rider basis, her heel and ankle are at the safest angle for secure seat and are correct. She is demonstrating specific form and that’s why she is formal. The instructor is exactly correct. Very nice horse as well.
People can quibble about some imperfections they see in the presentation, and yes the lower back is a little bit too arched, but frankly, this is one of the most informative videos I have seen on riding, and I appreciate her for doing this. She goes into great detail, and it is very instructional, and I learned a lot. Thanks.
There is an acceptable theory that things can be done differently by different people...that being said, it doesn't make the instructor any less knowledgeable. I've enjoyed this video and will subscribe to this channel because I enjoy learning from all instructors. It's how a person learns and adapts their riding style to what works best for each of us.....I really believe the comments given here, if not judge mental and productive, are best not shared. When it comes to horses and riding, NO ONE knows EVERYTHING!
Saddle looks too big, rider is forcing heels down/stirrups are too short and she's direct reining or holding a rein in either hand. This is an english rider in western clothing.
I like my stirrups up a little like this, personal preference. never use the horn to mount, do just as she describes. if the saddle fits right the horse will move well. way to many "experts" on youtube. I ride a Bosal and metcate reins, I don't expect everybody will as it takes a lot longer to teach the horse to neck rein and most people don't spend enough time communication with their horse. Thank you Kathy Slack for your patience.
A kind of "short cut" to "western" leg positioning is the arm check, put the stirrup to your armpit and your fingers should touch the edge of the saddle seat. It's not an exact science but it helped me. I have the same problem with finding the ideal stirrup length- most likely due to the fact the I ride both english and western and all different heights of horses... Good luck!:)
It's in almost every riding that I think our instructor tells you " HEELS DOWN AND TOES UP REMEMBER THAT " that's something that a lot of riders have to do to well, stay in the saddle
I know this was ages ago lol but if your still wondering, the girl is holding reins exactly like English which I understand is similar to western but still. Her elbows are what I call dressage elbows which you don’t normally see in western riding. I ride English but have do western for a year so I don’t know everything! I hope this helps :)
this is good for me i have been squezing my horse and riving him forward and did not know i was doing it i was doing it from fear i am reteaching my self to ride with more ease and confidence that i lost.
NOw this is what Im talking about. This is a real video on riding 101! Make more of these western riding tips as though we have never done it from saddling to mounting to stearing.
As for the mounting, I learned not to stand shoulder to shoulder since the horse could potentially push you with his shoulder and knock you down. I learned to stand at his ribs and mount for personal safety sake.
I ride on other folks horses a few times a year. Last week, I rode a few hours with my stirrups that short in serious terrain, relying on the wrangler's advice to adjust for me. At the end of the ride, my legs locked up so bad I had a hard time dismounting.
I learned that when you ride western, you should always keep your heel in front of you. That way if the horse spooks at something or comes to a quick stop, your legs stop you from flying forward, where as if you were riding like they do in the video, your legs will go up in the back and you will of on the horses neck.
Yeah I feel like we change our riding position in western than what we learn in western...the saddle is different and so are the stirrups...the seat is also different...
You can be on the safest horse in the world, but accidents happen. Someone I know (excellent experienced rider) was riding her well broke, push-button-bombproof horse when he stepped on a downed hornet's nest in some higher grass. She came off. Good thing she was wearing a helmet when she hit her head on a log.
Oh, you're a cowboy? Well I'm a social worker in a long term care center in Calgary here. We have a few folks in care who rode horses and never wore helmets. Quadripalegic. And that ain't no sketchy story. Maybe I'll see you here at the center someday, cowboy.
When youre making a video like this, please fix the length of the stirrups first... because of those her position is off with a hollow back. Even in English riding thats wrong...
good horsemanship and understanding horses and how they think will protect you so much more that a helmet. everything the horse reacts to always comes back to the human. you can prevent any accedent so easily but people want the quick way to keep safe. plus helmets are untraditional to western riding. and if i didnt have a brain i wouldnt know how to opperate the internet and type this message. wow people are dumb
People I know this person she knows a lot about horses she has 42 or 47 so stop saying that she knows nothing and yes the rider has her heel flexed way too much but please stop hating
Good video....#EXCEPT, when she mounted the horse I couldn't see where the right hand was, I see that the left hand had the reins and I can only assume the other hand grab the saddle horn, but I don't like to assume...so I hope you'll tell me.
I use saddle horse when mounting, how else would u get on? And if u have a sturdy saddle horn, it won't break off, u don't need to have much pressure on the horn, mainly when getting on, when I mount my horses, I use my weight to get on....
What is the stables called is it riding lessons like for people to learn how to ride horses? I'm just asking and if it is please tell me what it's called and the location of it and all the information and make more videos and a tutorial of the hole place if you don't mind.thank you
Thanks for the info, MissPickletoes! I suspected he was a bit of an idiot just from his ramblings. Good to know he's been reported and that you are safe! :)
I don't put my heels down that much because I would force my heels down and that puts pressure and weight in the stirrup so I just put less pressure and just let my heels down bit
Wnderful lesson. I wish you would correct the ear, shoulder, hip heal thing. To ANKLE. It's why the riders leg is forward as if she was sitting in a chair and not a saddle. Of course, the fact that she's sitting on the cantle doesn't help either. Teaching ear, shoulder, hip and ANKLE will cure this. I'm still very impressed by this lesson. I know if the instructor wasn't facing the camera instead of the rider, she would have noticed all of this. But, it is a comment box. So, I'm commenting.
@SideviewStudios Not really. The way that woman is saying the name, makes it sound like both. I mean yeah, if the kids name was Tiffany or something and I said Lauren, uh yeah fail. But they both sound somewhat the same.
The basic (correct) position for both English and Western are the same (ear/shoulder/hip and heel alignment). This girl's stirrups are too short for Western riding, probably because she is too tall for that horse! If her stirrups were a bit longer, her heels would probably come back a bit to be perfectly aligned with her hip joint, where they belong. Too many riders, both English and Western, ride in a chair seat, which puts too much pressure on the sensitive lumbar region of the horse's back.
My dad was a professional horse trainer for 4 years. He's ridden BOTH disciplines and teaches me to ride western. He says to push down on the ball of your feet so when you trot, you're not bouncing on the horse, and hurting his/her back, or if the horse spooks or bucks, your feet don't get caught in the stirrup. Don't rely on the saddle horn, rely on your feet. Post when you trot, so your horse doesn't have many back problems. He also says that English riding and Dressage sucks. 😂 He's done gaited horses, reining horses, barrels, cutting, Dressage, and a teeny bit of jumping. Relax your core, butt, and legs when riding. If you're not relaxed and you're stiff, the horse will be, too. There's no way someone can teach you to have a good seat. A year ago, my horse would spook and I'd be on the ground. You need to get your ass on that horse and show it who's boss. My first horse I got is a 14 year old Tennessee Walking Horse Paint cross who hadn't been ridden in 5 years, at least. It's all just a learning process. There is a ton to learn, and some people don't know much about horses and riding them. But they learn. Moral of the story: I don't know. :D Don't die, don't fall off, learn from your mistakes. :D
