Galloping: How to attain a perfect position while galloping

[@halajoongie]

I didn't learn this in riding school. We learned that we have to sit down and like follow the motion of the horse. I can't tell how many times I've fallen off a horse while gallloping. I have something called the crystal disease which causes me to lose my balance every once in a while, this is why I've fallen off so many times. I stopped riding because I thought that I would never be able to truly enjoy riding a horse ever again because of this disease, but I've recently started horse riding again and I won't let this disease stop me. Thank you for great tips!

[@gilliangirl1]

Wow! I am so impressed that you are riding again after having some tough times. I applaud you for persevering. I have balance problems too from chronic ear trouble so totally get what you mean.

[@cicilps387]

gilliangirl1 not trying to be rude but how does an ear disease affect your balance?

[@gilliangirl1]

CiCi LPS It affects my equilibrium so I have reduced proprioception, that is, I can't tell which way is up!

[@cxrra]

CiCi LPS your hearing actually helps balance! Try and balance on one leg while covering your ears then not and see which is better

[@equestriancrazy6577]

Angelica Labermo you were told to sit down because I'm pretty sure you were cantering, not galloping

[@jenniescateyes9888]

The fact that this was posted 9yrs ago with such good quality is surprising me

[@kayleegroce288]

Honestly, I could care less how I look when I gallop. I'm having too much fun to give a crap! Galloping is amazing...

[@sarahwright4743]

Yeah xD

[@chickencitizen]

GOD THIS INTRO IS SO GOOOOD

[@angelwilliams4836]

I WAS JUST THINKING THE SAME THING 😂😂

[@mfh4948]

BOMBAexpress Meant to live - switchfood

[@sammmi_kayy4842]

+MF H switchfoot

[@leighstone8043]

me 2!!!! 🤣😂😝

[@holly.eq78]

BOMBAexpress ikk

[@lulubelle3084]

"You're so short I thought you were one..." *He says to Dom even though he's shorter than him*

[@jonahkibler3345]

I wish you could Tran me

[@janetcooke9924]

Today I galloped for the first time! :)

[@noellesjolind7040]

Omg me to and it was so fun

[@SleeplessCDN]

@@noellesjolind7040 Grattis. =o)

[@jodimaguire5604]

I galloped on my adrenaline pony

[@oliviabrown3642]

Yay!!! I galloped for my first time yesterday 😊

[@johnnyyy1111]

@@oliviabrown3642 yayy congrats

[@CristalcatXP]

I told my friend I ride, and she was like, "So you race horses around the track?" :c

[@Alyssa-tu5nr]

Lmao

[@raynesmith7691]

😂

[@lattae_2843]

Girl-

[@lattae_2843]

OR BOY MY B MY B

[@notme3357]

Omg 😂

[@ameliahuebsch568]

This is why I want a go-pro for my riding helmet!!! And it's a very good into into galloping. Thanks guys!

[@twoblondeequestrians2918]

Try looking into a Action Camera, They are much cheaper but do the same thing. I have multiple videos on my channel and everyone thinks its a go pro when i got it for 30$ xD

[@savannahwightman5518]

They are demonstrating the position not actual galloping

[@marykaylay]

Thank you so much, your videos are just incredibly helpful! It would be really nice if you made a video about properly warming up, loosening and bending the horse. I know there are some tips about that in some of your other videos but it would be very helpful to watch a proper video!

[@AvisNotHere]

I usually have to dig around for my braid yarn removing scissors but that twine thing is pretty handy! My barn usually has a hand rasp (or five) sitting around, and those work fabulously as well.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Turn right and face up so it's vertical?

[@SunflowerMaze]

I had no idea they went to Sandy Hills! That's where my horse came from :)

[@imaanagha5023]

Love that Australian accent :)

[@auurhansen9629]

Canter = CANTA in Australian

[@loredelore7286]

bonza mate

[@bigappleandmoose]

Hey guys- I love your videos! I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel. Keep up the good work & I can't wait for the next video!!

[@MsCanada9877]

I love these videos :) I watch all of them despite what they are about! I was questioning whether to watch this or not because i dont gallop, but now that i've watched it, i am really watching it again :P

[@dripobtained2829]

I live in Wylie Texas!!! OMG come back!!!

[@Moonlightgem55]

I wish i could gallop on a track :3

[@megancollins9157]

omg i love ur intro its so cool

[@liasabau26lia5]

ikr

[@Marleyaye]

That looks like so much fun to gallop on a track!

[@boztris]

Can you please do a video on getting your horse to canter? Every time I want my horse to canter it takes a really fast trot before she does.

[@sarahbarham8592]

That used to happen to me too! I found that it was usually because I wasn't setting my horse up properly to canter. Now I have a list of things I do before I ask my horse to canter: first I shorten the reins up a lot, then I wake my horse up by speeding up and slowing down at the walk (or sitting trot--I never canter from a posting trot) a couple times, then I do a small half-halt and at the exact moment of the release I slide my leg back and squeeze. This always works, because it lets the horse know that I want him to canter, rather than just go at a faster trot.

[@lorellejustice3848]

@@sarahbarham8592this is exactly what I was going to say, keep slowing him down but not stop moving. They only want to please. Slowing them down tells them they arnt doing what you’re asking for. So when you ask them to go again, they’ll say “okay!!”

[@mybuddybubba101]

What saddle is that? It's beautiful!

[@KM-px8cs]

Even if you hold yourself up through the gallop isn't your weight still going to be just as heavy even though it's on the irons? The irons won't still be transferring that weight to the same "two-point" on the English saddle?

[@EventionTv]

GoPro Hero 3 Black Edition Helmet footage was taken at 720p @120fps

[@ag21570]

What type of saddle is the first one? The black cross country one?

[@stinky-stinkerton]

Southern stars event saddle :D

[@katierichardson9206]

8 years late, but that was the best porn intro

[@jamesmilly6069]

Hello dear friend , how are you doing over there with you.....

[@bootbaby10]

Can you guys go over something with bolting? I have a off the track thoroughbred and I want too get into eventing but he bolts after landing every jump that's over 2 foot. I'm scared too think about what he would do on an open cross country course! Thanks a bunch! (:

[@darebear17100]

Can someone tell me what piece of go pro equipment he's using? :)

[@averyluver1]

I love these videos, I learn so much! Keep up the great work! :3

[@Shoebedo123789]

@Natalie Weidick I think it is GoPro

[@jessiFjunk]

I am so stoked that you showed Jimmie riding! More videos with Jimmie riding please (not that you aren't awesome Dom)!

[@Matobit]

Is this gallopping ( super sprint) or canter? Usually the gait after trot is canter then gallop if I'm correct.

[@Matobit]

Lucy Zebrayard Yep that's the same observation I did. Still puzzled why they called it gallop tho lol

[@illumyn]

maybe they thought galloping would be too hard to film?? idk D:

[@localgamergrill]

Can everyone shut up about them not knowing the differencw between a gallop and a canter? When I lived in Holland and had lessons and my own horse, there was no canter. a canter was considered a gallop and gallop was running gallop or something. Who knows they live in a country where they don't have canter either. I'm sure they know ehat they are doing.

[@paky8374]

In Italy it's the same... We know Gallop... Work G., School G., long step Galop. But of course Canter it's just a Gallop with short step.

[@kylechapman131]

I have 4 old called beauty she is starting play up when I ride can I have tips

[@meganfinchfinchy2386]

where do u live ur facilities are excellent

[@madisonbee2492]

I believe this is in South Carolina

[@jordanleonard7516]

Thx needed that tip riding cross country soon PLEASE MAKE A LOT MORE VIDS

[@EventionTv]

Thanks

[@LoveForBreyers100]

if your cantering or galloping in a strait line what lead do u use

[@FILMNLINE]

It doesn't matter. You can use whichever the horse feels most comfortable in.

[@EmComleyEventing]

I'm such a fan of your videos!

[@BEEDiAMOND-hi2dw]

Whenever I lean forward my strips go forward and it pushes me back...and when my horse is galloping it's hard to keeps my legs still I'm bouncing everywhere..

[@gmwwc]

Wow the cam shot from 3:40 to about 4:30 was great and very smooth. Were you able to get all that with a helmet cam or did you do something more creative? OK! the lesson was well taken too.

[@vlada6942]

Can't you see a go pro cam on his helmet?...

[@heathercountied2676]

That was cantering...

[@DomoEatsYoko]

If you watch closely at the slow mo, you can see all 4 feet hit the ground separately, a 4 beat gait. Also there is a moment of suspension, where all four feet are off the ground. This was galloping technically. Just a very steady and controlled one. :)

[@heathercountied2676]

DomoEatsYoko I appreciate your correction but it is a canter haha. the canter also has a moment of suspension and while cantering a horse would not have such a good and controlled form as it is showing in this video (its head would not be as collected etc) :)

[@kayleeb8886]

heather countied Hand gallop

[@DomoEatsYoko]

Kaylee B Thank you ^^ aha

[@madidofficial]

That isn't cantering. Cantering is a 3 beat gait meaning there is one foot on the ground at all times. Galloping is a 4 beat gait meaning that all feet are off the ground at one time. Dom and Jimmy aren't full out galloping like what you see say in horse racing or barrel racing and pole bending etc, this is a controlled hand gallop :)

[@xXxKarina00xXx]

any tips on how to stay on when you're galloping and your horse slips and slides sideways?

[@MegaJudy7]

this is so profesional , i wish you guys had more views

[@avruby995]

LOVE LOVE LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!

[@cutiebunnydiyandmore2193]

for your next shout out can you do horses for hope raleigh NC its a organization that dose lessons therapeutic riding summer and track out camps and leasing

[@lorelaim1963]

That's were I'm from!

[@joyajoyajoya7]

And thats 'galloping,' and not cantering to you, Estella... ..tsk tsk..... lovely video... what a lovely guy.... makes a change to see such a non miserable and genuinely helpful equestrian! Thanks for the vid... just getting warmed back up after a break from riding, got a new thoroughbred to ride so hopefully get to put this into action after a long break.....

[@WinningWithPoultry]

Wow what a facility LOVED this Thanks!

[@lynnes11]

sooooo in Australian a "gallop" is what we in the US and UK (and the rest of the world?) call a "canter"?

[@jamesmilly6069]

Hello dear friend , how are you doing over there with you.....

[@gallop2theend]

LOL i love the beginning.... its so true!! XD

[@Concerned_Robot]

Novice question: do strong quadriceps and abdominal muscles make riding easier?

[@murphyshsu]

Strong core muscles definitely do... and practice... and a good teacher... and a well behaved horse... and a good attitude. Good luck on your journey!!

[@0800sofa]

TheWhoGivesAShitChannel most of horse riding is done with your core, butt, thighs and lower legs :)

[@Concerned_Robot]

thanks!

[@Elizabac]

does this work for western?

[@kirakelley552]

It might be harder since you have the horn

[@thelittlemermare3184]

I did it with my horse the other day! But be aware of the horn. I've had a horse trip with trotting and the horn hit me strait in the gut and it hurt.

[@TheSpify231]

I have always used the bailing twine trick to open hay bails. I don't think I have ever used anything else cos I always have bailing twine in my pocket.

[@rachelwolf6306]

i don’t have the courage to gallop, any tips on how to fight that?

[@ashleyanne1453]

I always bounce a lot when I gallop. Any tips for stopping this?

[@abbyturner710]

Ashley Anne sit back and let your hips move with the horse.. I also ride western that's I learned

[@rosiedavies6497]

if you ride western that is loping, or cantering as it is called in English riding, in gallop try to keep a good forward seat/two point. keep strong legs and stay off the horses back. sitting into the saddle will only make you bounce more. hope that helped

[@MicaelaGutierrez2004]

Rosie Davies galloping is so much fun, even in a western saddle! But if you are standing in the stirrups, the saddle horn will knock itself against your hips, not fun. But I really don't use a saddle, since I ride bareback most of the time

[@rosiedavies6497]

Oh right, as you can see in this video English saddles have a smooth front, making it comfortable and hard to knock against it painfully. I've never galloped bareback begore though, so I dont know what to do in that situation

[@rosiedavies6497]

Sounds really fun though

[@calvinferreira8212]

I don’t jump in a canter I do it in a galopo is that bad I bassicly neber canter

[@SebastianDavidPB]

It would be nice to know how to get PERFECTLY in sync on a galloping horse, what I mean by perfectly in sync is to stay absolutely glued on the saddle (with absolutely no gap or tiny jumps up and down on the saddle)

[@xhestjentex]

You guys are brilliant! must admit I'm british and not a fan of american style riding because i think you guys stick your bums out all the time :P but there was nothing wrong with the riding in this video! you guys were all good and I think I could really learn some things from you :)

[@laceyequestrian1991]

This rlly helped me when instructing my first galloping lesson ❤️ tysm

[@lexieedwards3759]

Haha, the horse at 3:21 Love this video! It really helped me!

[@laug1576]

The intro xD You bet the other guy was a non-equestrian!

[@birdinmotion1525]

Whenever my horse does anything more then a trot i seem to fly forward so i halt him and grip the big thing in front of me

[@illumyn]

"the big thing in front of me"... Much descriptiveness.

[@birdinmotion1525]

the horn, not sure what i was smoking when i said that

[@molotovcocktail8881]

A horse bucked with me on it he didn't try and throw me off he just started galloping I managed to stay on but my back hurt and now I want to know what to do next time

[@rhinestonecowgirl1577]

Thank you for this! My horse was off balance in a gallop to the first barrel until I watched this video

[@ThatAwkwardEquestrian]

I might volunteer at equest!

[@liberalssuck3155]

I've only experienced galloping on a horse once.the experience was one you will never forget.

[@SaintSimonRRR]

HARPS in barrington, IL could use a shout out!

[@jamesmilly6069]

Hello dear friend , how are you doing over there with you......

[@Catxnxmouse]

My mare is 11 and has kind of a rough gallop that pushes me out of the saddle. Tips, anyone? Also one of the horses I work has an extremely rough gallop (she's a pretty hot 12 year old).

[@Zebra-dogs]

+Catherine Scott Personally I've found having a simple band around the neck helps for staying on. You may have your stirrups too long also, I found that whenever my stirrups were too long I'd be in an awful lot of pain

[@Catxnxmouse]

+Rex888dA My mare isn't as bad as the other one is terms of roughness. The other horse throws the rider off balance and makes her so much more work to ride. I've noticed both them have a tendency to move their head from side to side, as if looking ahead with both eyes. Again, the other mare is far worse with this than my own, but my mare does so more frequently. Any idea as to why they're doing that? I've never worked with a horse who has moved their head from side to side so visibly lol

[@Zebra-dogs]

***** They possibly can't see what's in front of them but it may be as serious as the other horse is hurting and the swaying motion is being used to alleviate pain, your horse may simply be copying this motion.

[@Catxnxmouse]

+Rex888dA Interesting. I'll try doing some stretches with her :) Thank you for all your advice!

[@Zebra-dogs]

***** No problem, I am however by no means, an expert, so if you're too worried then please, go to a vet. I suggest it more for the other horse than your own because it does sound like your girl is copying the actions of the other one.

[@animalia2646]

How do control your horse when bucking

[@laug1576]

Have a good seat and if he accelerates when bucking slow him down. You can calm him down by talking to him. If he bucks excessively trot and start galloping again to teach him that if he bucks he won't gallop. Maintain a seat and don't get stressed!

[@sequoiaemerson6312]

Where do u guys live?

[@xmymoodymagicx8478]

Going up the Heath tomorrow this helped 😊

[@lizxu322]

I was taken on an impromptu galloping lesson by my ex racehorse Sally when I first bought her. I wasn't so much seated as holding on for dear life tho

[@illiaNP15]

Perfect edit and teach❤

[@skyewheatley5377]

Thanks for this vid cause I have to do a hand gallop in my hunter workout

[@jdl3621]

You guys are so cool! 😍

[@Stargurl-hb1sg]

They were cantering most of the time

[@AmandaFrom]

what's the song in the intro? :)

[@Rachkayy]

It's "Meant to Live" by Switchfoot. Such a good song!

[@amberdrewett8049]

Great videos! Thanks for sharing your knowledge, your tips are very helpful :-)

[@megancollins9157]

your horses are sooooo beautiful as well

[@bellasworld847]

My horse constantly trips so I have to set the gallop because it’s not I’ll just go over the handlebars.

[@Chrisstinnaa]

Shout out Upward Transitions from Helotes Texas!!

[@Kelchipaw101]

Hey there Youngblood 👋🏼 FOB fan here

[@eetuthereindeer6671]

I just hold onto the saddle. Can't let go of it or i fall. I've galloped once and even that was by accident. I did not control it at all, full focus was staying on the horse

[@xroxettex2263]

SAAAAME!!! like i jus had ma full focus stayin on while i had no control of the horse. the horse just keep galloping until i got help 😭😭😭

[@xroxettex2263]

AND I ALSO KEPT ON BOUNCING AND ALMOST LOSING BALANCE TOO!!

[@eetuthereindeer6671]

@@xroxettex2263 it happens 😅 yeah like I said I had the exact same situation. I've improved and I no longer need to hold on to the saddle. Im sure you will too. Unfortunately I've had to take a 3 week break from my riding because of crappy luck with everything else and I've become to have anxiety because imof the break, I cant wait to get back

[@Maryse928]

Lol, cracks me up when you say IDEAR. At 2:50

[@PaArDjEsDaArHoUiKvAn]

you don't Always have to stand do you?

[@jett888]

my thoughts too, I never stand out of the saddle

[@232Twink]

I think that you can sit back aswell but standing is easier and safer. Im not sure though.

[@sarahbarham8592]

In English style, the correct position for the gallop is two-point. In Western style, you can sit the gallop (although you still have to lean forward), but if your horse has a bumpy gallop, it's best to get up out of the saddle so that you're not bumping up and down on the horse's back (which isn't healthy for the horse).

[@jett888]

what about endurance? I raced 50 miles- don't think i'll be standing for 50 miles (but my horses have never had a sore back)

[@toedstool]

Galloping in a two point or light seat lets your horse move a lot easier underneath you because their back is freer.

[@horizonv6206]

I love his intro and intro music

[@mewroblewskiable]

her two point position seems pretty high to me?

[@osamabinladen6340]

But what if i galloping in a square not between fences

[@sso_archpie9187]

It is Sunday 4:23pm. I cantered for the first time today, but lost my balance and fell over my horse's neck. I hit the ground and instantly started crying. I was rushed to the hospital because I was struggling to get off of the ground. My mom and dad heared the news that I had a broken wrist and a sprained tailbone. I cannot ride for a year or more😂

[@sso_archpie9187]

I accidentally put the laughing face I meant this emoji "😭"

[@lorelaim1963]

What's your sso name? Mine is Lorelai Lakepeak in case you want to friend me

[@lorelaim1963]

And sorry to hear that.

[@stephanieandersen9734]

Please tell me the gallop part? This was canter... You do know the difference, right?

[@annieharder-barfoot6420]

Stephanie Andersen I think he knows what he's doing!

[@alexiack4768]

Stephanie Andersen it's was a hand gallop! We do it in my lessons, it's a very collected gallop kinda like a fast canter but collected

[@Bolgie1362]

That tine tip was the best tip EVER! I always try with my keys :/

[@zmbyz]

Oh my god, why can't you guys give me lessons?!?!?!?! I have a green horse and it's so hard, lol.

[@dripobtained2829]

You should come to my barn!!! It's double b equestrian center! Please it would mean the worlds

[@rradiosilencee]

Your horse really reminds me of Valegro

[@alexandergalliano1460]

Great video thanks!!

[@imagineaboringlife]

Wow, my comment is dripping with sarcasm, how can you not notice that?

[@jamesmilly6069]

Hello dear friend , how are you doing over there with you......

[@paigeismypony]

it is a hand gallop, sortove like a controlled gallop so it slows the speed down a bit ;)

[@jkhignri123]

Thanks for the tips! But I have a problem maybe you or someone can help me with. When I gollop I find myself falling backwards and using my hands to pull myself up and trying to balance but I end up pulling on my horses mouth to stay balanced. How can I improve? I hate galloping and then pulling my horse, Please help!

[@themusemadbex]

Hi, the reason for you falling backwards is most likely because your lower leg is too far forward. Try to move your lower leg back a bit (but not too far so that you are tipping forward). It will take a while to recognise where your leg should be, (I had the same problem), so practise this. Before you gallop, it may help you to try your galloping position at a trot or canter in the school (as long as you are riding a horse you can trust not to speed up when you do so) to see if you can maintain your lower leg position, and if you are still struggling with balance, ask someone to lunge you, knot your reins (in case your horse trips) and try trot and canter without reins. This will help you to rely on your body to balance (instead of your reins). Of course always be ready when doing this, in case your horse trips, so you can grab the reins and pull his head up (don't trust the knots in the reins too much). Hope that helps. Good luck. :)

[@Sallyismygoat]

OMG I go to Rquest! not to ride though but to volenteer (sorry if i didn't spell that right)

[@HannahDennsion]

Super videos!! So helpful

[@raphitimartins]

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