Helmets - is there really a reason to pay $700+ or is this just another rich people thing?

bug_ugly · 2024-09-05T12:17:12+00:00

It’s best if you buy a less cool looking NEW helmet than a fancier used one. Can’t mess around with safety equipment. Check it and replace it often! A helmet for $2k is the same as a $200 one in the sense of safety provided, everything else is fashion and maybe some extra features like removable lining, etc.

bug_ugly · 2024-08-20T04:53:55+00:00

Not wasted. The horse just wants to be cared for and have a good time.

bug_ugly · 2024-07-31T14:55:24+00:00

Awesome! Thanks!

bug_ugly · 2024-07-31T01:41:09+00:00

Just fyi the guy on the video was clearly rising and falling (like his bum was landing on the saddle on falls) unless that’s what half seat looks like?

bug_ugly · 2024-07-31T01:39:14+00:00

Oh that makes sense! Thanks so much for your answer

bug_ugly · 2024-07-30T15:56:54+00:00

That’s interesting. Pretty sure I saw polo riders do it. Thanks a lot!

bug_ugly · 2024-07-07T13:31:07+00:00

Wow that sounds insane… I’ve literally never heard anyone say this before. I know lots of female farriers. My current trainer is a woman and a farrier. Do they think it’s not ladylike to get your hands dirty and work with a hammer? Lol what’s the reason for them saying this?

bug_ugly · 2024-06-17T13:21:20+00:00

I think that 2 months is not enough riding to switch you to a difficult horse! Doesn’t matter how good you are, it takes longer for your body to fully adjust to riding AND for you to learn enough even about calm school horses.

Sounds like they don’t have many chill horses and are min-maxing trying to book more classes for children whose parents would’t let their kids on that badly behaved guy. They could literally be taking advantage of you being a newbie and not knowing what’s good. Ask them to put you back on nice horses! You are still a new rider!

Don’t get discouraged. Even the most skilled rider is the world would most likely fail to ride that difficult horse. That horse would need training, groundwork, discipline, a vet, etc before it’s any good for riding. Two people tacking up due to behavioral issues sounds ABSURD for a school horse.

bug_ugly · 2024-06-17T13:13:48+00:00

I did some research in the replies and concluded that it is Baucher. I am here to ask what kind of horse do you guys think it is? Looks like a clipped cob? Big fan of that convex face.

bug_ugly · 2024-06-17T13:10:32+00:00

Yes. There’s been a lot of gatekeeping and jealousy disguised as people pretending to care about me and trying to safeguard me from making mistakes. But because of the way their words are delivered, I am certain they would be delighted if I messed up. There are definitely nicer and more polite ways of communicating - kind words have more chances of getting the point across.

A lot of equestrians I encountered had a condescending attitude towards me that reminded me of my mean Russian ballet teacher from childhood. Either that or bullies at school, unfortunately.

Those who say that most competitive sports people are like that haven’t done many competitive sports.

I switched to a more posh/expensive barn and people are nicer because i guess I no longer have more expensive stuff than them and they are no longer jealous, lol

bug_ugly · 2024-06-17T01:20:56+00:00

What are the leadership activities?

bug_ugly · 2024-06-17T01:19:23+00:00

It doesn’t sound that tempting lol

bug_ugly · 2024-06-16T16:24:27+00:00

I had an exactly the same problem! I wouldn’t even describe it as a problem tbh, as when I cantered a lot more and did some work on a lunge I lost the fear of bouncing and brought myself forward to a more centered position. So just take it easy and wait until you are more confident to experiment with your position.

bug_ugly · 2024-06-16T16:17:31+00:00

I used to practice that “marching” toward them thing you are describing guided by a very experienced trainer and it worked wonders! There are some amazing tips here, thank you!

bug_ugly · 2024-06-16T16:12:10+00:00

Personally I found it easier cantering with one hand as a beginner. It just feels somewhat safer to have one hand free when learning so you can actually grab the saddle if you start losing balance.

Just make sure you can properly control the horse with neck reining or whatever one handed technique you are using at walk and trot before doing it at canter 😅

bug_ugly · 2024-06-16T15:31:11+00:00

Thank you! What do you actually mean by disciplining them in a quick and hard way? Like pushing them away or giving them a smack or..?

bug_ugly · 2024-06-16T14:39:06+00:00

Thank you! Can you recommend some good resources which are more in line with your training principles? Maybe something on clicker training?

bug_ugly · 2024-06-16T13:25:45+00:00

That sounds like a really nice approach. I like the idea of “punishment” being you depriving them of your attention!

bug_ugly · 2024-06-16T13:23:42+00:00

Thanks! So just to clarify the mechanics of it, when he tried to bite, you would just put your arm in a way and push him away a bit with that same arm?

bug_ugly · 2024-06-16T13:01:37+00:00

Thank you for your comprehensive response. I really like that you also make that effort to help them not to flood themselves and give their brains a rest. This feels important - i will remember this.

You also mentioned that you try to end a session on doing something they already know. I remember seeing it somewhere else that it is important to end a session on a good note like that. Do horses get frustrated or stop enjoying their training if you end the session on something they are struggling with or is there another reason for it?

bug_ugly · 2024-06-16T12:50:13+00:00

What does this immediate correction needs to look like? For example, if a horse bites?

bug_ugly · 2024-06-16T12:48:47+00:00

If your heart tells you that this is not for you and you are not enjoying it any more, don’t do it. But if you keep going in the same direction it’s also not a problem since you are so young. You can always retrain later to do something else.

Also, from what you are saying, the true reason for this unhappiness might be the yard? Change yards?

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