How To Ride Your Horse With Unshakable Confidence!

Discover how to ride your horse with unshakable confidence and ride like you've been riding all your life - feel the wind rush through your hair with no fear of falling off and getting hurt.

[@Jordan-hz1wr]

Why does this lady sound like she’s disappointed in me?

[@ella9163]

that's just how horse people sound, they're disappointed in everyone for no real reason

[@PittsburghSonido]

Ella Lolll southern discipline.

[@Bazooka..]

Yea lol

[@noisette82kapo49]

@@ella9163 I'm a rider too, but I've been afraid of horse people all my life. I ride but I'm nice. It's possible.

[@lchapman313]

So true. I had to laugh a bit because she sounds like my Aunties scolding me. They're 80 and I'm still scared of them, lol.

[@jorgecybertech]

I dont know why im watching this but I think im playing too much red dead redemption

[@poweranglers582]

Jorge Vergara lol

[@yeehaw8080]

Same

[@ccstudios9744]

Lol yes

[@أبوعواد-1]

Jorge Vergara Me too after I played red dead 2 I became a lover of horses

[@youhaveavirus533]

Jorge Vergara I GOT THE HORSES IN THE BACK HORSE STOCK ATTACHED

[@Spookboi13_]

"Lets go boah.." * Gets kick *

[@wheezyducks8736]

Lmao that’s how you tell them to go

[@arch455]

Why did I randomly search "how to ride a a horse"

[@PittsburghSonido]

Because riding horses is fucking awesome.

[@cameronflamm6052]

@@PittsburghSonido true dat

[@MasMaszu2]

@@PittsburghSonido Or because i watched Old Town Road again and thought of horses again.

[@milkymoo3653]

I’m starting to ride horses again

[@milkymoo3653]

Amen to that

[@robinwalker312]

Maybe I'm missing something because I liked her advice. like a few others, I thought her foot was too deep in the stirrup but that's just my comfort level. bottom line: keep making videos!

[@CodyandSteveDownUnder]

good call there

[@langevinsarah2467]

That’s exactly what I thought

[@Corvusdotensis]

Her horse is so calm :-)

[@CodyandSteveDownUnder]

that's 90% of it cobber

[@JoanneFriedman]

Andy, as usual you've done a great job of making it simple. We don't get much in correct western riding out here in the staunchly Engish East, so every little bit helps. Thanks!

[@Meredith1301]

"This is NOT where your feet should be..." *puts feet in that exact position. Oye Facepalm

[@nicolerackley5336]

That is the coolest trick with the cup of ice water! Thank you

[@lilymasters229]

“ that’s you’re bohine “ 😂😂😂

[@sunkissedbeach]

What a cute horse in the first part!!! I love his pink nose. I think this video has very good info, the leg position, talking about seat bones, and the gas peddle, steering all from the leg and foot are all great tips and correct.

[@1crisbran]

The thing with the cup is a really good idea

[@tristanberke8759]

I'm in school to be an equestrian vet, and I have worked with Dogs, Cats, and plenty of other animals too. For those of you who think spurs are cruel and terrible, if you are jamming it into your horse with everything you've got, then yes, that is cruel. but if you are using them properly, its no different than booping a dog on the nose for counter surfing or something of that nature. its like if a 4 year old punches you. does it hurt? no. Horses are POWERFUL animals. a little spur in the side will not harm them if used correctly.

[@olivertheferret6910]

I’m starting western in a few days thanks

[@alexandrecamillo9546]

Good Thank you 👍

[@dulcioakes566]

thank you, now i have advice for my riding :) xxxx

[@manny123957]

Came here after playing read dead redemption 2

[@HorseInAStorm]

I have never ridde western so I don't know much.....but with a huge horn in the front isn't it easier to stay on?

[@DennisLaceyVlogs]

4:54, what if I have male anatomy? I'm thinking about trying to ride with my jockstrap on to see if that helps.

[@Secretariat442]

Absolutely gorgeous horse in this video.

[@OdeeOz]

Good tutorial. Thanks for posting.

[@thomasakselsen6031]

this is beautiful

[@ZiggyReid10]

Thank you for the clip...very informative for someone like me that is nervous but learning.

[@destinyludy4620]

ok so I need a tip would you gallop with an English saddle or a western saddle???

[@FutureTruckerJen101]

Go western, I ride both but mostly difficult trail riding western and racing with my sister. Western gives you more of a seaf and keeps you in the saddle.

[@destinyludy4620]

Thanks

[@AtumnLeaf7463]

Well my seat bones were freaking sore the other day! Lol

[@RaychelD2400]

So English you ride in the middle of the saddle in western it’s closer to the cantle?

[@babyhorsey6]

I like the barrel idea...That would help my kids with their balance.

[@xenotype3258]

That is one disciplined Horse.

[@Conny226]

Awesome Thank you

[@kotek420]

Thats a good trick with the ice water!

[@iolitsax5058]

Hallo Do horse like to pressure with my foot?it doesn't hurt,isn't it? to start running?

[@Tanya-bk9lq]

Do you really think the horse will move forward if you put no pressure? You will not go far lol. we have too have two heels next to the belly of the horse and give a little pressure does not hurt. it's just to say that you touch it unlike someone who will kick without stopping. many people are kicking. when the horse can feel your foot, your heel, and just the pressure. if no presison, nothing. the horse may not move. especially if it is an older horse or a slower horse. who does not advance without nothing.

[@skye6214]

that is so true i dont use spurs or a bridle and i do barrel racing

[@georgiadoes7565]

Thank you this really helped

[@lanahorton1003]

You are correct. My cutting horses stop dead if my legs come off - that's what they are trained to do. Without contact, how does the horse know what you want? Both legs = go straight ahead and keep going. When you want to turn, one leg comes off.

[@KILLUMNAUGHTY]

"That was good information"

[@CodyandSteveDownUnder]

yep

[@darja25]

I've been riding for 6 years to be exact (even though it's not any of your concern little 'cowponie') and I've fell off the horse FOUR times ! Since I dont have a horse of my own,I rode many different horses over the years,and believe it or not I HAVE STRONG BALANCE and SEAT since horses tried to throw me off thousand of times...

[@dorothydjcox707]

How can you not know where your own seat bones are?

[@dondena21]

I know I need to practice the first one on here, how I'm sitting on my horse. But I also need to know how to calm down once I get on him because I can't help that I get nervous. I usually relax more when I get my body in tune with his more, but there are still uncertain moments when there are a ton of other people around, like in a parade for instance. I guess in a parade, if he does spook a little if at all, he might do it in place. Otherwise my horse is mostly bombproof, tho he's not professionally trained at all.

[@angelbergie2904]

dondena21 z

[@scottgrothe3123]

I can’t find the web site to sign up

[@QH1100]

Actually, my specialty is training horses from one discipline or equine sport who are either retired from that sport or very unhappy with what they've been trained for, to another sport or discipline. -If not really suited for showing, I'll help them become safe/sound trail mounts for recreational riding. I've worked with plenty horses who were once in the AQHA & APHA "pleasure" circuits (both english & western) who were "ruined" by some of the common training practices used on them today.

[@lchapman313]

Great information, thanks!

[@westcoastgirl]

Thanks

[@sohardcomingupwith]

Right as she said "lets start from the bottom" I exited out

[@melaniewillard4007]

I ride a hot gaited Paso Fino, and if she were to do what that last horse was doing in a canter (lope) I would stop. Get Down, and check to see if she is alright. Lol. I ride trails for pleasure only. No competing, ever.

[@TheMudkipzGames]

This guy is very entertaining

[@downundercolour]

Pretty good instructions - thanks. I like the ice water segment the best. Have a look at the video response we posted for how to get a horse to move forward - bring in Genie the attack horse!

[@Zallein093]

God what a beautiful horse!!

[@KeepCalmAndSparkle91]

the horse at 7:05 was he trotting and then gallping or what was that? it looked so weird to me?

[@asamcdaniel5167]

Man, this is solid.

[@SmolBean98]

what happens if im just riding it with just a blanket???? and the rains ;p

[@silverkitty2503]

OMG i love the ice water thing!

[@LadyplayUnicorn]

OMG the fight in the comments is funny, but i do need to learn this if I'm going to ride at a new place

[@CodyandSteveDownUnder]

time ... it all takes time .. and by time I mean years .. all good

[@kevinhanratty8178]

Many helpful suggestions-- but if want to ride cutting, reining then shorten stirrups and move ankle back directly under hips in line with shoulders-- riders feet on this horse are floor boarding-- see clips and how other professional riders position themselves on their horses even at a rapid clip--Ronnie Rice, Bill Riddle, Andrea Fappani, Shawn Flarida, Boyd Rice, Larry Trocha

[@gmwwc]

@cattlewrangler That is true enough on any western stirrup that has a tread. These narrow width, narrow tread stirrups are the modern product that evolved from the old Oxbow style stirrup. They are made to be ridden home (foot fully inserted). They are not meant to be ridden with low healed boots. These are typically on performance saddles for say barrel racing or cutting.

[@madidofficial]

First off this ladies feet are to far in the stirrups, guess what happens when a horse desires to take off and you fall off, you will be dragged!! Second off her legs are not shoulder hip heel, when a horse bolts forward you will fly, English or western shoulder, hip, heel is the proper position! The only thing she got right in that whole segment was to sit up straight. Some people I swear..

[@keithsmith8250]

+Madison & Spartan this rider holds a great seat.. heels at the girth line.. boots deep in the stirrups... this women rides very fast bred horses... she would run rings around you .. you go play in your sand pit and learn the 3 basic strides .. this women is far beyond that

[@madidofficial]

I have been riding basically my whole life so as far as i'm concerned i am far past the 'play pen' stage thanks. I'm a western rider, always have been and i know whats proper, i have ridden fast horses, slow horses, problem horses and so on. So don't go and tell me to go play in the sand pit. If you don't agree with the main comment then don't comment at all. Simple as that. Thanks

[@keithsmith8250]

when your been riding as long as this lady n i the horse teaches you what is right not text books,,,.. if you cant make positive comment then keep your narrow views to yourself then

[@keithsmith8250]

clearly you hav no confidents in a horse if you cant place your feet deep in a stirrup ;)

[@keithsmith8250]

riding all your life.. this lady has been riding longer than your been alive child...

[@soulfiree88]

awesome thank you!!!!

[@ashtonrogers2159]

‘That was good information’

[@haaniable]

That's a fine horse.

[@dulcioakes566]

hes a nice standard bred isn't he :3

[@laurastarling2510]

.... That's a Quarter horse.

[@1CatwithaMoustache]

Yeah heels down with HALF YOUR FOOT IN THE STIRRUP great idea lady

[@martincurtis2257]

1CatwithaMoustache thats how you ride oxbow stirrups

[@starplayz_roblox317]

You put your foot to where the ball of your foot is

[@yosephbuitrago897]

Starplayz_roblox not on an oxbow stirrup, which is what the woman had

[@thephbalance]

@spartaeus The horse wasn't bored he was using this time relax and conserve his energy. This is something that I teach my horses. (TO RELAX WHEN THE TIME AVAILS ITSELF )

[@stringsNhorses]

Yes! You're knee to ankle is supposed to be touching the horse!!! I don't even know how many times my trainer has yelled at me "GET AROUND YOUR HORSE! DONT JUST SIT THERE!!" Around means aaarrooouunnnddd!! Your calf must be against the horse's side!!!

[@bobbymcguyer]

What this gal is doing is building up anxiety and fear that the non-rider already may have. She needs to put a person on the horse and then simply "fine-tune" their experience and play down their fear. You don't want a person to have to memorize what to do; just show them and let them do it.

[@bryannabeyer3464]

I think she needs to turn her toes in and scoot forward in the saddle (or get a smaller saddle) to line her heels with her shoulders and hips

[@shayma8878]

I like her she is a good teacher

[@wildhorses9379]

I got scared because I got flung 6 feet across the arena but it was sorta like flying because grooms cantered and then I leaned forward so i was asking for a gallop so I lost my nerve so did my friend Chloe she went to trot on Charlie and he broke into a canter and he put his head down then she leaned forward and she fell of but it looked so funny a tiny pie bald Shetland cantering like a mustang bit he does the same thing with James then he got his hand stood on but they also have been kept in 24 hrs because of the footing and tonto and Charlie both escaped (tonto is a skewbald Shetland) they are both escape artists (I have been riding 1 year and I fell off 7 times)

[@barrelraces456]

WhiteWolfy3, Notice how although she was riding in a powerful bit, she wasn't touching his mouth that much. Leverage bits used correctly are totally fine and don't hurt a horse. Now, when she was side passing her horse, he did look uncomfortably, and I will give u that one. A lot of western riders use powerful bits like this, but have such gentle contact with their horses mouth, that it's ok to use these bits. I ride western and I use a snaffle, but that's just me.

[@tamtamtamatim.4860]

We need how go up to horse in bigining

[@yodazen2451]

Going HB riding for the 1st time today :D im nervous though.

[@sleepymarigold365]

Shinobi Zen soooooo 2 years later are you a professional yet 😂

[@RedneckCowgirl95]

@arabianowner101 I've heard that, but isn't it different with western? I'm not totally sure haha :)

[@akualtekefan]

pretty baic information. WOW at the end, that horses gaits are SLOW. I did the water thing in my english lesson, I lost 1/2 cup in each hand! my legs were soaked but it did make me more concious about my hands...

[@ahmedsamir19]

Randome stuff you watch at 4 am in the quarantine.

[@starplayz_roblox317]

Ahmed Samir omg exactly what I’m doing rn

[@starplayz_roblox317]

Except I ride horses soooo....

[@ahmedsamir19]

@@starplayz_roblox317 Well at least you have a reason because I can't ride a horse.😂

[@brollowz2912]

I love horses and I would love to ride one but omg I would not wanna get kicked by one! It feels like it’s gonna hurt like heck

[@tessawalbert2771]

i just came here cause i used to ride however i wanted but my 5 yr old gave me a concussion after taking off and bucking me into rocks and it took me a year to loose him again, it’s been two years and i’m still not fully confident on him like i was before.

[@MasMaszu2]

Making mistakes is a part of life, fixing it is what it matters.

[@1989ProblemChild]

You'll know when you are sittin on your seatbone. Even if you don't feel it when you do it the first time, you'll feel it the next day that's for sure....I have a flat butt anyways so there's not a whole lot of cushion back there so i kind of felt mine right away lol.

[@Catherina347]

It was a very interesting canter :D

[@theratlady3397]

It wasn't a canter, it was a lope.

[@RyanWDWard]

TheRatLady It wasn't even a lope it was a 4 beat crap gate if you ask me.. Unnatural and robotic!!!

[@ameliecalvert7763]

Aww I see my comment from 11 years ago c:

[@TheSWEETSUGARCANE]

Beautiful Horse :)

[@kellieh1231]

Not signing up...

[@missgracelin]

She might show us the stuff when the horse is moving? And no offense to the people who use those spurs, but do they hurt the horse?

[@katieb743]

If you've got a problem with spurs, it's likely that no one around you understands them or has explained their proper use to you very well! I disagree with how they're often used - to intimidate and force, and on the boots of uncontrolled riders. It takes a lot to "earn your spurs" in my book. I use spurs on certain horses I ride, only when applicable. Only because my leg is controlled enough that I can keep my spurs off and know when I'm using them. Only when a horse is trained enough for a spur to refine the aid, and not to begin training, do I use spurs. Occasionally I'll use spurs for a tune up, but in conjunction with a mindset of lightening the horse up, not poking and prodding till they don't give a crap, only work with spurs, or are experiencing too much pain/fear to fight. Just as with big bits - I use a snaffle until I'm ready to ask for higher maneuvers. Not when the horse is giving me trouble, but when the horse rarely gives any minor trouble. I'll go back to a snaffle for tune ups if needed, but the bigger bit is not to be used on anything but a near-finished horse. I know we've probably all heard it, but it's truly about the user of the spurs or bit. This is the reason we so often see folks take issue - they've likely not seen aids used properly, or perhaps had already formed an opinion prior to exposure to proper use. So, don't assume things based on the presence or lack thereof of a big bit or spurs. Wait until you've seen the rider use them, then decide on a situational basis whether that particular rider is using them correctly, rather than condemning all use of these aids!

[@joyfulequestrianblog]

***** agree

[@yourworstnightmare2303]

Good advice. People hear the word spur and think animal abuse and bleeding horses.

[@thecomfytummy9141]

Katie B I agree... I'm a very new rider (less than 15-20 rides) and Oh my gosh I cannot keep my horse at a lope...ouch my butt. ..but I will not wear spurs until i can keep her loping. i feel like if I cant just tickle her with my heals and communicate with her i have no business flopping around and kicking her. i actual say out loud to her to reinterat it to myself... id you dont run Im gonna tickle you. and as I say that I tip my heels in and she sorta feels it and jumps a little. People keep saying " you need spurs"...real spurs. i say she and I need practice. i dont want to make she or I dependant in spurs. i use the bumpers right now and when i remember to tickle her with them she realizes what I really want...she wont hold it for more than a few strides but... I know i can't hurt her even if I try. When I wonder if she's testing me I ask someone else with a lot of experience...to ride her that see if shes fully capable of doing what I want. Even if they have spurs I can see that I just need more time.

[@thecomfytummy9141]

Your Worst Nightmare in fact the only thing I like about spurs is that it is it an extension of my heel.

[@samehoe4256]

Katie B lmao I didn’t even read that😂

[@gl0wbug232]

i’ve been riding for 5 years why am i watching this. also as an english rider this looks so weird to me

[@henderjess900]

Have to agree that the first "instructor" has a talk-down teaching style, as if she assumes we're all a bunch of bricks.

[@Cowgirlcath]

great !! appreciate it!

[@JustElly]

I was learned to use my whole legs as a child. But have been riding with only presure from my upper legs. Lower only touching when sturring or something like that. I think alot of young people are being tought the wrong thing.

[@wildhorses9379]

Bit does this help with English riding?

[@teej783]

The seat bones and leg placement are the same. The barrel training was for English because Western riding does not use two hands for the reins.

[@sierrajade4587]

+teejay Trujillo The demonstration was clearly done by a western rider. Western riding in the showring uses one hand, but the vast majority of your every-day western riders do. Neck reining just isn't a 100% necessary skill.

[@MangoRoX87]

She is like shoving her weight into those stirrups lol

[@spencerott2481]

Anyone got tips on how not to bounce?

[@alexacarroll9700]

I get scared when I first get on but when I get moving I don't feel scared

[@rileybaxter7843]

Same

[@donnamw821]

Question: What is shown on this video, does it apply to learning to ride English style?

[@narniabusiness4474]

It's Western, not English... So, no...

[@DazedDarkAngel]

"they ain't ridin you correctly." LMFAO

[@S0XF0X]

I think she's doing that because the heel on her boots are pretty long, to help keep the foot from slipping through the stirrup. But I agree, usually that would be too far into the stirrup!

[@hawaiianpony]

@MsPettie1 Uh, she doesn't use them to jab the heck outta the horse, she probably has them on because this horse isn't very responsive to legs. It will help him learn to move off pressure. They're not used to inflict pain at all. Those are a little harsher ones she has on (but I think she has them on for show), but there are some that are rounded. It just helps with pressure. You don't just steer a horse with the reins, you also need to use you legs ; )

[@elainewilliams912]

good video!!!

[@elainewilliams912]

I like it

[@darja25]

So this clip is pretty funny to me, because it "teaches" about the BASICS of riding and posture that keeps you "safe" in a sadle,but surely not how to stay on a horse when he starts to make trouble. Maybe to you it is illuminating, riding a pony,but for me riding a hot holstein cca 175cm not so much.

[@zaeden657]

It’s been almost nine months but I’m still playing rdr2 :/

[@prancer1995]

@TackyEqui okay so your right about equitation but she is teach for riding not showing. and when you ride you don't cling to your horse to stay on you use balance. i'm sorry if i sound rude but i've been riding western all my life. i don't mean to sound rude.

[@nessavel9112]

Whenever I run with my horse I bounce and I don't know how to stop

[@caroldocherty6810]

Good to see a American horse rider who isn't bigger than the horse.

[@horsesLcool]

@PanhandleTX Clinton Anderson is from Australia. He doesn't live in Texas...He has a barn in Texas but doesn't live in there. Same with Chris Cox.

[@SaraG-i-am-jacks-wasted-life]

@cattlewrangler I love that when she's done explaining leg position her toes automatically go infront of her knee. Oh well.