Trail Riding in the Mountains a longer vid

[musiclovinmrs20]

very beatuiful view

[Ralfie27]

Beautiful place, I live where it's nice and flat, dry, brown, and open. Trail riding isn't much of a thrill anymore):

[Clutchy402]

Riding with the halter under the bridle is fine, I do it incase I take a break so I can take my horses bridle off so she can be more comfortable, and I would rather not tie her by her reins, I've seen bad things happen. Some things are more important than looks. But anyways, nice horse :) I almost adopted a blm mustang in April, but I fell in love with a Paint colt instead. I hope to adopt one someday though :)

[123456789mischief]

beats doing patterns or other nonsense in a arena. love trail riding

[DxNoeska]

haaha She is realy nasty

but the vid. is cool :D

[XProjectEarthX]

Beautiful scenery. Did you adopt him from a slaughter house? If so, I am very proud that someone understands what slaughter horses go through everyday and that they need to be taken out of the kill houses.

[BarrelRcnPrincess3]

beautiful scenery! i wish i lived where you do! the open fields get boring sometimes out here. i would love to ride in the mountains! thats Awseome that you adopted a wild horse!

[Horsesaredreams]

You can always drive somewhere with ur horse in a trailer to go on an overnight mountain ride!

[ffaqueen08]

Hi, I just came across your video. The scenery is just stunning as is the horse. Looks like it knows the mountains well. I also see that some people were getting touchy with halter under bridle on your horse. I ride that way too with a young mare and it's very useful. Who needs to fuss and hold their horse in bridle trying to put a halter on and correct their horse too late? Many trail ride stables use it as well. Easy fast tying when needed, etc. How old is your horse? Name?

[ximustbeinsaynex]

His name is Sunshine, he had the name when I got him and he's about 8 now. I agree 100% about the halter, just makes more sense, especially when trail riding. Thanks for the comment!

[aprilG14]

That horse looks really cute. =) I love horse back riding i dont know why.

[theensnarer12]

from reading your comments about your mustang it seems you have a really strong bon and connection.Beautiful trail and scenary and from what i can see ..beautiful horse.

[HorseFanaticGirl]

i live by the rockies and have an Arab QH gelding...altho he likes to through his heasd he has never dumped me either... hope you had a lot of fun

[horsepaintings]

Looks great fun, however riding out alone like that I hope for safety's sake you tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return-- just in case something happens! Having read most of your comments, I feel even more strongly about that. My Arabian mare goes like that, altertly with her head up a lot, yet she is totally tuned into her rider. Halter under bridle is no issue for me, makes it easy to rest stop and let the horse graze too.

[ximustbeinsaynex]

Tends to be other riders out on the trail, but always best to not go riding alone (as I tend to). He has never dumped me, but the last time someone else was on him, they got dumped and he was off like lightning.

[soupy1957]

Horse looks a tad sweaty, or is that it's winter coat?

BEAUTIFUL trail!! Wish "I" was on that animal, on that ride!!

[ximustbeinsaynex]

Yep, winter in So. Cal., let me tell ya.... that was a particularly warm (80-ish) day last January...

[WQYTEDN]

Looks like the Angeles National Forest. Where was this taken?

[ximustbeinsaynex]

I was riding in the Verdugos that day. That is the mountain range north of Burbank, CA. which is outside of the National Forest boundaries, but it is a natural wilderness area (though unfortunately not protected as such).

[RevivalOfJaded7]

Question! How much was it to adopt this BLM mustang?

[REDRUMURDER113]

r u riding western or english?

[ximustbeinsaynex]

Ridin' Western, I have ridden English two or three times my entire life =)

[REDRUMURDER113]

i used to, hated it. switched to western XD

[littleangel4559]

wow it is beautiful there i hate it here in PA i want to leave and get a horse =[ hahah cutie horse he looks pretty dirty though

[HorseFreak14]

there's some places in PA Really nice for riding... hard to come around though... nothing as nice as this

[HorseRider4ever]

yeah i no what cha mean

[badger2196]

Before you get on my case, I have 2 BLM Mustangs, OK. However, the horse in this video has no respect for the rider - his head is up and his ears are pointed forward for 99% of the ride i.e he is in alert mode for pretty much the whole time. I admire the poster for adopting a Mustang, but he/she needs to be careful - that horse needs work. Also, riding with a bridle over a halter is not cool - just an FYI in case you pass other riders ;-)

[ximustbeinsaynex]

This is my horse, no offense taken for your comments. This horse was a neurotic, nervous wreck when I first got him. However, we have a strong relationship in which he is very respectful of my authority and trusting in me. He is however, by no means a finished horse!

[ximustbeinsaynex]

He needs an attentive, confident rider and he in fact has and will probably be a dangerous horse for an inexperienced rider or any rider who does not take control and keep him in check. He threw everyone who ever got on him before I had him. In this vid, holding the cam I certainly am not the epitome of the most attentive rider but I would not say he was being disrespectful towards me. This is his usual, a cougar is going to jump out from behind the next rock demeanor.

[ximustbeinsaynex]

Our days of him acting up, bucking, bolting, and what not are over. He is generally a very pleasant horse to take on the trail, jump, etc. and I have a very rewarding relationship with him. He becomes a little unsettled on the trail at times, but I know what to watch for in his behavior and with a little reassurance from me and he can get through all but the most scary situations! His ground manners were also atrocious and are now quite the opposite.

[ximustbeinsaynex]

He does very well with round pen work and what parelli would call the seven games.Well, thats alot more to go on than simply what you analyzed from the video, isn't it? :O Every horse has a story! Before I got him this horse changed hands many times, being treated as a problem horse and not the kind, patient manner that was needed.

[badger2196]

This is, however, a matter of opinion and taste (perhaps much like wearing white shoes after labor day), and not really a big issue. Just don't turn up at a Buck Brannaman clinic with your halter under the bridle ;-)

[ximustbeinsaynex]

Please also enlighten me as to why you believe riding with a bridle over a halter is not cool, as it is customary for packers and those riding in the backcountry to do this. Doesn't make any sense to me! When you are out in the wilderness, its much safer to keep a halter on under the bridle and I dont see how it could affect anyone?!?!?

[badger2196]

I'm glad that you agree that he still needs work and an experienced rider. I was just commenting on what I see from the horse's behavior. I also admire the fact that you accept his behavior and are working through his issues.  I had to do exactly the same with my Mustangs, and now they ride with a much more relaxed demeanour. You are obviously a responsible horse owner, unlike many people.

[badger2196]

As for the bridle-under-the-halter issue, yes, a lot of people ride that way but that doesn't make it right. I am not saying it is unsafe and is definitiely convenient, but no self-respecting cowboy (I mean a real cowboy) or vaquero would ever be seen with such a rig in place on his horse. I also disagree that it is "much safer" than a bridle alone.  I ride trails with a hackamore and mecate reins such that I always have a lead rope available without having to have a halter under the bridle.

[ximustbeinsaynex]

Well, mecate reins are good, and yes that gives you a lead. As for using a hackamore, I wouldn't try to make the switch just yet. I did lose a chicago screw once on a trail ride and thats not a good thing, although having it go unnoticed that a chicago screw had loosed is a failure on my part. It was not noticeable when I tacked up. An equipment failure such as that can definately get you into trouble and having a halter and lead on can be a literal lifesaver.

[ximustbeinsaynex]

It's good not to put extreme faith into leather bridles, reins, and cinches as they can break! (My cinch is nylon). Another advantage to riding with a halter on under the bridle, is being able to dismount and discipline (by that I mean do some ground work when you have a horse thats acting up).

[GuardianAlchemist]

That's so cool!

[gacarpkiller]

My computer sucks and it won't download your video

[HORSECRAZZYGAL192]

where did u adopt your horse from

[ximustbeinsaynex]

Actually I got him from a friend who loves mustangs and always has like six or so horses at any given time, some are rescues I dont really know his history before she got him except that he's five and bucked off pretty much everyone who got on him before I got him including my friend quite a few times.... but he's a really sweet boy to me and hasn't thrown me EVER!

[wallyluva]

LOVE IT! your horse is so cute!

[FunkehHumour]

nice horse and awesome place cool vid

[jackalteam]

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[horserider2041]

Cute horse! Beautiful scenery =)

[HoRsEcRaZeY9801]

I'm thinking about adopting a wild horse

[wallyluva]

aw some!