Trotting and Canter lesson - Western Horsemanship adult beginner

[@jakesacco264]

As a fellow adult beginner, these videos are so helpful. Horses are some that is very gate-kept as so many people get into it young and forget or don’t know what it is like to learn as an adult and even fewer know how to teach an adult

[@lonestarwoman]

Thank you so much for your comment. The quality of knowledge of the instructor really makes a difference, there's good ones out there and they can be hard to find. Hopefully you can find a good program that matches you. In the mean time please check out my Adult riding lesson playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PL1JF_PZLhWBjjBTc3jLR67W3XVvVDT6D8&si=Pr1uK_XqQGd8GgV5

[@Bugsinmystomach]

Ive ridden english for about four years and im going to learn western with a family friend, i was nervous it would be much different but it seems very similar now that ive seen a beginner go at it. this was very motivating, i can tell you are a good teacher.

[@lonestarwoman]

Thank you for your comment. Proper western riding is very similar to dressage. And if you have a good seat in English saddle you'll find Western is much easier actually. Let us know how it goes. Here's a playlist of adult riding lessons to give you a better idea what's going on. kzbin.info/aero/PL1JF_PZLhWBjjBTc3jLR67W3XVvVDT6D8&si=PyGkuT_U9_yg2r0N

[@kimhannan4892]

So awesome!!! I took lessons from two different people and neither one taught me to find my center! Thank you so much!!!

[@lonestarwoman]

Thank you for your comment. Every horse and rider combo is a little different. Here's a good way to help find your balance on any horse. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3a6i2x8p8qhq80si=qrOoSwfVK6-96QYk

[@kyraleighclark1866]

I love watching you train & you're so nice in your corrections. I wish you could train me!

[@dariaharruff7025]

i'm sick of horse riding lessons i got talked into by some people they try to have me to ride a horse with a bit i don't like it

[@lonestarwoman]

Check out lessons.com or thumbtack to find a local trainer that better suits your needs.

[@dariaharruff7025]

Who named the horse Luna ? I don't like it

[@Yourmommyzgf]

@@dariaharruff7025 no one cares if you don’t like the name, it’s not your horse💀

[@dariaharruff7025]

@@Yourmommyzgf okay sorry I don't like that name I don't have to put up with her or you

[@ollie_stabs_people-_-7052]

You sound like an amazing trainer!

[@sheridanpatterson8349]

Horse looks a bit sore or uncomfortable. Ears back, raised eye and reluctance to move forward. I love your encouragement though, nice and gentle and informative.

[@youtubehatestruthtellers8065]

Ok horse expert 😂. You're very beautiful

[@feliciagaffney1998]

I agree. I've never seen a horse trot like that. He looks like he's trying to get across hot coals. He definitely didn't want to trot.

[@mandyaire1584]

I agree. The horse looks very uncomfortable but maybe just compensating for an unbalanced rider?

[@jodie4609]

Aww the horse so cute and knowledgeable

[@HaakRettke]

You gained a new follower. ❤

[@lonestarwoman]

Thank you so much for following. New content comming each week:)

[@cassiea6630]

She has really good leg position!

[@dariaharruff7025]

Luna is a dumb name

[@SLH_25]

I've been riding for 2 months now and I have a question. Will I always be the one giving the horse the "rythm" when I trot (so constantly touching the horses sides on button number 2 with my heels) or as I get better I won't have to? Do professionals consantly give cues for their horses to trot? Or is it more to determine the speed of the trot or the length of the horses steps when you get better? So the lady in the video gives cues constantly. Do you always have to do that no matter how good you are? And do I give this with my heels, ankles or more with my whole lower leg (so more like a squez)?

[@lonestarwoman]

Thank you for your question. And the answer is..... Depends on the horse. If a horse is a slower "leg on" horse like this one, you have to cue and then release and if the horse slows down, you add leg by squeezing with the top part of the inner calf. Now some horses are very forward and once you are balanced and your hands are soft, they will take very light cues. But those are the types of horses that are well trained and more of an interment level horse. Here's more videos with different types of horses to help you understand.kzbin.info/aero/PL1JF_PZLhWBhkaQ0KZvsFM4jXaPm0edwP&si=IUlsZ5JYg8qBRxOx

[@SLH_25]

@@lonestarwoman Thank you for the help!

[@lonestarwoman]

Honestly the best advice I can give to someone who wants to become a better rider, is to try to learn on different horses if possible. Because they are all different

[@St4rlight0044]

I’ve literally taken lessons for so long but I haven’t cantered

[@lonestarwoman]

Thank you for your comment. Here's a great video to explain it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3a6i2x8p8qhq80si=Qvf6CpFIhnQn4zv_ Here's a Playlist of more kzbin.info/aero/PL1JF_PZLhWBhiaIT2YAHiLkrznNNhQvcQ&si=CXlMk-1_iCGYEGTJ

[@St4rlight0044]

@@lonestarwoman ty

[@pamelam8914]

When teaching a newbie they always put you on a slow or older horse. The rider is a beginner and she is too far back much of the time. So the horse feels this and it knocks the horse of balance. I don't think the training cares about posting properly yet. Does not matter if the lessons take a week or a year. She's doing fine. The horse is forgiving of the few mistakes a new rider makes and all will be well. What do you expect her to put the girl on a fast barrel horse and lunge her... No. It's all good for starters.

[@mandyaire1584]

I was thinking the horse looks uncomfortable and out of balance, almost unsound, but I had to remind myself that the rider is a novice and that the horse is trying to compensate for her lack of balance 😊

[@yangliu6433]

how the girl steer the loping? thanks

[@lonestarwoman]

Thank you for your question. When we first start working at a canter, I usually just have the student focus on seat first, then stearing using mostly leg pressure. Your inside leg will ne slightly more forward than your outside leg and you will adjust contact as nessisary. I encourage students to not canter until they have mastered control at a trot. It takes time and work. Usually students can take 6 months to a year to reach this point. Check out my other riding exercises videos to see the progression. kzbin.info/aero/PL1JF_PZLhWBhiaIT2YAHiLkrznNNhQvcQ&si=RqYLpTOW2ncf9G50

[@Starspices_Adventures]

Hey, where is your reach located, I'd love to learn western from you!!

[@lonestarwoman]

Fort Worth TX

[@Togi_and_Rip]

I whould get yelled out in English lessons because i couldn’t do a 2 point correct

[@emmawoolard]

Are you using a hackamore?

[@lonestarwoman]

Yes using a hackamore with a lunging ring to only add pressure under the chin.

[@Bandit_the_wonder_horse]

Is that a paint? Great vid!!

[@lonestarwoman]

Thank you. Yes Luna is a paint cross. So technically a pinto

[@Bandit_the_wonder_horse]

@@lonestarwoman That’s so cool!! Do you know what she’s crossed with? 🥰🥰

[@lonestarwoman]

She's Tennessee Walker and paint. You can see it in her head.

[@Bandit_the_wonder_horse]

@@lonestarwoman Oh awesome! Thanks so much! Funny cause I’ve just been researching TNWs and then I come across this beauty!

[@dariaharruff7025]

@@lonestarwoman who named her that

[@youtubehatestruthtellers8065]

The only thing that changed was her movement😂

[@lassiewho]

When posting, horses inside leg is down riders position is up

[@sharicoburn5475]

That got me way too dizzy

[@lonestarwoman]

Lunging can make you dizzy but you have to focus on something outside the circle.

[@sharicoburn5475]

@@lonestarwoman I have no problem lunging my horse in person but watching it on video here was very hard