@ya2feld I'm not sure... maybe it shortens the straps if the girth is too long? Or maybe they feel it gives extra support to the straps? I've never seen that done before.
Hi Ali, your videos are great! I'm a little bit confused though on how I know the saddles in the right position, so does it just slide into place? And also, is the girth meant to be in a certain place, if so where is it? Thanks! xx
@ivory4ever100 When you've tacked up long enough, it does feel as though the saddle just has a right "place" that you can feel as you slide it down. The girth should be about a hand's width from the horse's elbow.
Hi Ali, i have some questions. Do you ride Noah every day? If not, how often do you ride him?
And, another question, Me and my arab have a problem. She always put her head up when we are cantering and just run away. She is doing the same thing when i am trying to put on a bridle, but she isn´t acually doing that when i am putting the halter on. Do you have any tips that i can use, something i can use as help or so?
I´m sorry if my english SUCKS, im from Sweden. But i guess u will understand? :D
@ellinor98 You English is fabulous ;) Anyway, you can work on her running away in the canter by doing lots of trot-canter-trot transitions--basically, stop her canter before she can work up speed. You can even do this on a 20 meter circle to keep her slow. As for avoiding the bridle, it helps to have someone around to help you. When she picks her head up, you can put pressure just behind her ears until she drops it a little. Reward her, then try again.
That's a little like asking how much cars cost ;) Are you getting a new one? A used one? A fancy one? A economy one? Horses can be $500 off a racetrack or $500,000 or more for a high-bred, high-performing warmblood. All depends on what you're trying to buy. A decent school horse, however, will often be a several thousands of dollars, since he's well-schooled but usually not overly fancy.
Hello ali,not every horse needs a martiangle do they,iv'e been riding since 1 was 4 and im now 15,and it depends on your horse,ive had my horse mikey since he was a foal.Thanks xx
Hello Ali, I am 11 years old and I really love your videos. I am crazy about horses but I didn't know anything about them until I watched your videos. Just a question though.... what does a martingale do and is it needed?
@SuperHorsegirl2000 a martingale is to help you keep a horse's head down. A standing martingale attaches to a horse's noseband, and prevents him from being able to lift his head too high. A running martingale attaches to the reins, and creates a downward pull on the bit (rather than straight back) which also pulls the horse's head down. It's only useful if you have a horse who throws his head up to escape the bit, or threatens to rear.
@SuperHorsegirl2000 Well, I have seen a few western riders use standing martingales. I think they have a version called a "tiedown." But they probably are much more common in English riding.
@kaitrum1998 Direct pressure bits are always gentler than shank bits (for example a snaffle over a pelham or a kimberwick bit). Really thin bits or bits with edges are much rougher as well. Jointed bits are usually softer. You can even get rubber bits!
@ilovehorse4eva88 Well, it matters most what your horse needs. Some horses who are really bony might need extra padding. But it's not necessary for every horse.
@fonjadidi Yeah, lots of people do that. You just have to be careful that it doesn't get caught when you're taking the saddle off. At least tuck it up over the saddle.
@ilovehorse4eva88 I'm nor sure what you mean... there's no real difference between this black pad and the white pad, if it is that to which you are referring?
@katie16ice The bridle is easy once you've got the hang of it! Just takes a little practice ;) Have someone help you the first time you do it, though. And the next couple of times too ;)
@123jadams I got lucky, I think :) And I spent HOURS and HOURS with him. I think it's hard for a horse not to be awesome when you hang out a lot with him ;) Thanks!
Hi Ali, first of all thank you for making all of your videos because they have helped me at horse riding! I know this doesn't have to do with tacking up but when i go horse riding i ride this horse called Rolo who is really nice and calm but i find it hard t go into canter (i think my legs aren't strong enough) what should i do? p.s can you give me advice on how to get confidence to jump?
@tomboy469 Calm horses often don't like to move quickly ;) A small riding crop can help, so you can just tap him to support your leg aid. Working on walk-trot transitions (which are easier) can also improve your canter transitions, as you get your horse moving freely and easily off your leg. The goal is to NOT have to kick your horse into the canter. As for jumping, take it slow and work up! The best way to build confidence is to be successful at little things first.
Monday I'm getting my first riding lesson. I am exploring and getting to know everything about horses possible. Your video's will help me a great deal, so that Monday I can show that I know how to tack up a horse :) I like to be prepared, so thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Ali, i LOVE all your vids and they help me out with my horse. My horse is called Morocco and he is a Morgan like Noah ( i think Noah's a morgan im not quite sure ) and mine is chesnut too xD and p.s Love this vid on tacking up! helped me a lot cause my instructor always has to explain it the complicated way :/ thanks and i ove all the vids u have made xD thanks Ali. xx
@SuperHorsegal123 You are most welcome!! I'm so glad these vids help. And yes, Noah's a Morgan, good eye! Aren't instructors funny how they forget what it's like to be a beginner...? Oh well ;)
Can you please help me!! It has nothing to do with tacking up but still i have been riding for about 9 months and i can trot & canter & jump and all that but I still hav trouble sitting when i canter and i have been cantering for about 4 months. I mostely ride a horse not pony and he is a throughbred i no they are really bouncy but all my friends and sit to him??????????????
@077Cuddles First, give yourself a break ;) If you've only been riding for 9 months, you're way ahead of the game already!!! Sitting a canter takes lots and lots and lots of practice. There's not really any shortcut for this...you've just got to get the feel of the horse's movement. If you go to my website, I've got a blog up on cantering that will give you some tips to help the practice go more smoothly ;)
Dear Ali, The horse that i sometimes ride REALLY doesnt like the girth, she puffs up and when it comes time to tighten it she often bites. Lately we have been holding a whip when we tighten it so that is she misbehaves we can smack the ground to get her attention, soetime we even have to tap her with it. What should we do?
@Cedrick201 That's tricky, because it's dangerous if they bite. I'm glad that you have starting trying to correct the behavior with the whip, but you don't want to have to rely on that. I've started trying to use Buck Brannaman's training to correct horses--try having someone hold her lead rope when you put the girth on, and if she so much as turns her head toward you, make her walk in a circle the opposite direction she turned. If it's more work to misbehave, she'll be good ;)
Hi I'm a real horse lover I help round the stable and everything to be horsey but I'm struggling how to tie the lead rope if I have to get the tack or something so if u have time can u please make a video of it !Thanks if u do ! P.s I love your videos they really help me
@discopants62 I'm very glad you like the videos! I've already got a video on how to tie a lead rope...I think it's called "how to tie a quick release knot." Check it out--hope it helps!
@gregwmweiss Why thank you! I got the pad as a birthday gift... I think it came from our local tack store. I'll have to ask mommy dearest where she found it!
thanks this helps me so much! i had my first lesson yesterday and my instructer said im gonna tack up and groom a horse by myself and i forgot some things lols
This video is very good, needed it to remember which side the non elastic side goes on because I've used alot with both sides elastic and needed a refresher..I like this cause she speaks VERY clear and understandable and SHOWS you what shes doing! Thank you!
I love the title, Help my Daughter Loves horses! I can just imagine my mom telling her friends about my horse obsession. Great video and great horse!!!:)
I love these videos, I wish you hd some on ridind bareback though, like mounting, un mounting , finding center of balancing while bareback. but thease have really helped :) thanks
how many hands is Noah? its crazy, i have a Mare that looks the same and her name is Noah! i couldn't believe it when i heard you say his name was noah! lol.
@SugarTheBaby If you can manage to avoid ever walking behind a horse, I suppose that's the most safe way--but that's usually just not possible! How would I get to the other side of Noah here? Crawl under his belly? Way less safe.That's the whole point of being smart about walking around a horse--if you do it right, there's essentially no more risk than anything else you do involving a 1200 pound hunk of muscle, hoof and teeth with a mind of its own....
@SugarTheBaby as long as the horse knows that you are behind it, you are pretty safe. and it really is hard to not walk behind a horse. it is pretty much impossible to not walk behind a horse once in the time you own a horse... so yah, your comment was really a waste of your time..
do u use a dressage saddle for when u teach english riding? as in jumping? Please respond i would really appreciate it, i have seen all your videos and i think on youtube, you are the most helpful when it comes to begginer horse owners. And can you please respond or make a video on how to train a horse, when he basically knows nothing, as in how to respond to how you ride, so that he knows how to gallop, trot, canter, jump , etc THANK YOU SO MUCH !! and beautiful Morgan horse love the blaze <3
@kokolove101 I always use a dressage saddle for dressage and a jumping saddle for jumping. It's not really safe or practical to jump in a dressage saddle.
As for training a green horse, that is a very, very complicated task! That would be hours and hours of video ;) As this site is geared more toward beginning riders than beginning horses, I'm afraid I'll have to point you toward a professional trainer for help with your green horse.
just like to add that i love the way you care about noah and his comfort, some people at my farm see their horses as a way to earn money and trophies! this is SOOOOO wrong!
one thing that i think you should concider is that before you tighten the girth as tight as you want what i always do is make sure my girth is loose and comfortable then i stetch my horses front legs so when you tighten the girth you know that you arnt accedentaly pinching their skin im just saying you should and i fine alot of horses liked to be stretched before you go rideing or anything you may want to do. this is just my sugestion thank you :)
@alex1998311 i always stretch out my horse Rio, before we ride, i find that if you ride without streching it takes quite a lot time for the horse to feel comfortable and warm up, but a few jumps will definatly stretch him out! signed laya gonzalez (pavstaetrumsta)
@aokamins11 my horse , rio is a bit girthy though, it takes quite a while to get it tightened but he's not the sort of horse to bite, so its not a danger or anything, i just cant stand to see him uncomfy!!! what could help? and my curry comb hasnt got any rubber on it, will it be just as good? im also quite uncomfortable using a crop as i dont want to hurt Rio, any advice? signed laya gonzalez (pavstaetrumsta)
you have such a well - behaviod horse he is like the best i wish i had him . . . . . Noah a good name for a horse like him!!!! ( if you think about it ) !!!!!!!
@MrTisaprano Congrats on the new horse!! Introducing yourself is actually pretty straightfoward. It's helpful to have a small treat that you know the horse likes (some like peppermints or carrots or apples). Approach the horse from the front so he can see you coming. First hold your empty hand out flat and let the horse sniff at it if he would like. Then place a small piece of the treat in your flat hand and offer it. After he takes the treat, see if he will let you stroke his cheek (CONT)
(CONT) or the bridge of his nose. Horses only let you do this if they are comfortable with you. Other than that, grooming a horse and working with him on the ground (basic leading drills in a halter, asking him to move where you want him to go, stop at your shoulder etc) are great ways to get to know a horse better and build his confidence in you.
Thanks for the video! Its a good step by step review of what I learned on my first horseback riding lesson:) Only it was shown to me too fast and this video I can pause and watch over if I have to:)
@MsJaeRla That's a common problem, especially with school horses who all too often get their girths yanked around on them by kids who are still learning--you end up paying the price of what other people do to the horse :\ A good way to help out a horse who doesn't like his girth being tightened is to do it really slowly. Just put it on loose to begin with, then pick a hoof or something, then put it up another hole, then brush his mane, then put it up one more hole. That way, he never notices!
Haha, yeah, I tightened it one at a time, because I respect him if he doesn't like the girth. So I tighten it one horse at a time, but he still doesn't like it. So since he's in a bad mood of having the girth tightened, he refuses to put on the bridle. :P
@MsJaeRla haha yeah, that's the joy of school horses! I guess they earn the right to be grouchy, huh? Well, good luck! Maybe a sugar cube or little tiny piece of carrot for him after he puts the bridle on? It's hard to train a horse that so many other people ride. Just keep lovin' him ;)
hi, ive seen some trainers specifically cross the billet straps before u attach them to the girth, whats with that?
ya2feld 2 weeks ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@ya2feld I'm not sure... maybe it shortens the straps if the girth is too long? Or maybe they feel it gives extra support to the straps? I've never seen that done before.
-Ali
aokamins11 3 days ago
Hi Ali, I think that Noah is a BEAUTIFUL horse :) What kind is he?
LeftBehindScar 2 weeks ago
Hi Ali, your videos are great! I'm a little bit confused though on how I know the saddles in the right position, so does it just slide into place? And also, is the girth meant to be in a certain place, if so where is it? Thanks! xx
ivory4ever100 2 weeks ago
@ivory4ever100 When you've tacked up long enough, it does feel as though the saddle just has a right "place" that you can feel as you slide it down. The girth should be about a hand's width from the horse's elbow.
-Ali
aokamins11 2 weeks ago
Hi Ali, i have some questions. Do you ride Noah every day? If not, how often do you ride him?
And, another question, Me and my arab have a problem. She always put her head up when we are cantering and just run away. She is doing the same thing when i am trying to put on a bridle, but she isn´t acually doing that when i am putting the halter on. Do you have any tips that i can use, something i can use as help or so?
I´m sorry if my english SUCKS, im from Sweden. But i guess u will understand? :D
ellinor98 2 weeks ago
@ellinor98 You English is fabulous ;) Anyway, you can work on her running away in the canter by doing lots of trot-canter-trot transitions--basically, stop her canter before she can work up speed. You can even do this on a 20 meter circle to keep her slow. As for avoiding the bridle, it helps to have someone around to help you. When she picks her head up, you can put pressure just behind her ears until she drops it a little. Reward her, then try again.
-Ali
aokamins11 2 weeks ago
@aokamins11 I acually tried this today, and it worked very well! thanks! :D
oh, and thanks by the way, i wonder why i am no good at english at school? :P
ellinor98 2 weeks ago
@ellinor98 great! I'm so glad to hear it worked :D
-Ali
aokamins11 2 weeks ago
@ellinor98 Sorry, forgot to say that my mom and I between us try to get Noah out every day.
-Ali
aokamins11 2 weeks ago
That's a little like asking how much cars cost ;) Are you getting a new one? A used one? A fancy one? A economy one? Horses can be $500 off a racetrack or $500,000 or more for a high-bred, high-performing warmblood. All depends on what you're trying to buy. A decent school horse, however, will often be a several thousands of dollars, since he's well-schooled but usually not overly fancy.
-Ali
aokamins11 3 weeks ago
Yes, i tightened my horses girth up too tight while i was riding her and during canter she bucked me off!
LilMissTankEngine 3 weeks ago
Hello ali,not every horse needs a martiangle do they,iv'e been riding since 1 was 4 and im now 15,and it depends on your horse,ive had my horse mikey since he was a foal.Thanks xx
Jessiiebabe1 4 weeks ago
@Jessiiebabe1 No, not all horses need martigales--in fact, most DON'T need them.
-Ali
aokamins11 4 weeks ago
@aokamins11 Okay thanks!xx
Jessiiebabe1 3 weeks ago
Hello Ali, I am 11 years old and I really love your videos. I am crazy about horses but I didn't know anything about them until I watched your videos. Just a question though.... what does a martingale do and is it needed?
SuperHorsegirl2000 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@SuperHorsegirl2000 a martingale is to help you keep a horse's head down. A standing martingale attaches to a horse's noseband, and prevents him from being able to lift his head too high. A running martingale attaches to the reins, and creates a downward pull on the bit (rather than straight back) which also pulls the horse's head down. It's only useful if you have a horse who throws his head up to escape the bit, or threatens to rear.
-Ali
aokamins11 1 month ago
@aokamins11 Thank you sooo much. I thought it was used in Western riding. Silly me!!
SuperHorsegirl2000 1 month ago
@SuperHorsegirl2000 Well, I have seen a few western riders use standing martingales. I think they have a version called a "tiedown." But they probably are much more common in English riding.
-Ali
aokamins11 1 month ago
@aokamins11 Thank you soooo much. x.
SuperHorsegirl2000 1 month ago
awesome video but what is the best bit for a horse (that doesnt hurt there mouth) ???
kaitrum1998 1 month ago
@kaitrum1998 Direct pressure bits are always gentler than shank bits (for example a snaffle over a pelham or a kimberwick bit). Really thin bits or bits with edges are much rougher as well. Jointed bits are usually softer. You can even get rubber bits!
-Ali
aokamins11 1 month ago
@aokamins11 ok thank u :)
kaitrum1998 1 month ago
@ilovehorse4eva88 Well, it matters most what your horse needs. Some horses who are really bony might need extra padding. But it's not necessary for every horse.
-Ali
aokamins11 1 month ago
I always leave the right side of the girth attached, is that ok?
fonjadidi 1 month ago
@fonjadidi Yeah, lots of people do that. You just have to be careful that it doesn't get caught when you're taking the saddle off. At least tuck it up over the saddle.
-Ali
aokamins11 1 month ago
@aokamins11 Thanks :) i do always tuck it over :)
fonjadidi 1 month ago
where i ride they put on the blanket and than the puffy white pad and then the saddle. you didnt do that but does it mattter if you do or dont
-emily
ilovehorse4eva88 1 month ago
i absolutly love your videos! they help me soo much. but why didnt you put the white saddle pad on befor you put the saddle on ? -emily :)
ilovehorse4eva88 1 month ago in playlist More videos from aokamins11
@ilovehorse4eva88 I'm nor sure what you mean... there's no real difference between this black pad and the white pad, if it is that to which you are referring?
-Ali
aokamins11 1 month ago
hi im gonna get a arab for xmas and i am a wee bit scared of getting my first horse and is the bridle hard to put on or...
katie16ice 2 months ago
@katie16ice The bridle is easy once you've got the hang of it! Just takes a little practice ;) Have someone help you the first time you do it, though. And the next couple of times too ;)
-Ali
aokamins11 1 month ago
Where did you ever find such an AMAZING horse?
123jadams 2 months ago
@123jadams I got lucky, I think :) And I spent HOURS and HOURS with him. I think it's hard for a horse not to be awesome when you hang out a lot with him ;) Thanks!
-Ali
aokamins11 2 months ago
I love all your vids:) can u post a vid of jus like 5 minutes of juss tips, you riding and stuff plz
123jadams 2 months ago
@123jadams I'm working on filming a bunch of riding stuff over Christmas, so it should be coming!
-Ali
aokamins11 2 months ago
thank you so much for your reply and i'll try that next time i go riding! :)
tomboy469 2 months ago
Hi Ali, first of all thank you for making all of your videos because they have helped me at horse riding! I know this doesn't have to do with tacking up but when i go horse riding i ride this horse called Rolo who is really nice and calm but i find it hard t go into canter (i think my legs aren't strong enough) what should i do? p.s can you give me advice on how to get confidence to jump?
tomboy469 2 months ago
@tomboy469 Calm horses often don't like to move quickly ;) A small riding crop can help, so you can just tap him to support your leg aid. Working on walk-trot transitions (which are easier) can also improve your canter transitions, as you get your horse moving freely and easily off your leg. The goal is to NOT have to kick your horse into the canter. As for jumping, take it slow and work up! The best way to build confidence is to be successful at little things first.
-Ali
aokamins11 2 months ago
Monday I'm getting my first riding lesson. I am exploring and getting to know everything about horses possible. Your video's will help me a great deal, so that Monday I can show that I know how to tack up a horse :) I like to be prepared, so thank you for sharing your knowledge!
horrorbitch 2 months ago
@horrorbitch Of course! Very glad they help ;) Have a great lesson!!
-Ali
aokamins11 2 months ago
Ali, i LOVE all your vids and they help me out with my horse. My horse is called Morocco and he is a Morgan like Noah ( i think Noah's a morgan im not quite sure ) and mine is chesnut too xD and p.s Love this vid on tacking up! helped me a lot cause my instructor always has to explain it the complicated way :/ thanks and i ove all the vids u have made xD thanks Ali. xx
SuperHorsegal123 2 months ago
@SuperHorsegal123 You are most welcome!! I'm so glad these vids help. And yes, Noah's a Morgan, good eye! Aren't instructors funny how they forget what it's like to be a beginner...? Oh well ;)
-Ali
aokamins11 2 months ago
Hey Ali,
Can you please help me!! It has nothing to do with tacking up but still i have been riding for about 9 months and i can trot & canter & jump and all that but I still hav trouble sitting when i canter and i have been cantering for about 4 months. I mostely ride a horse not pony and he is a throughbred i no they are really bouncy but all my friends and sit to him??????????????
Please help
077Cuddles 2 months ago
@077Cuddles First, give yourself a break ;) If you've only been riding for 9 months, you're way ahead of the game already!!! Sitting a canter takes lots and lots and lots of practice. There's not really any shortcut for this...you've just got to get the feel of the horse's movement. If you go to my website, I've got a blog up on cantering that will give you some tips to help the practice go more smoothly ;)
-Ali
aokamins11 2 months ago
Dear Ali, The horse that i sometimes ride REALLY doesnt like the girth, she puffs up and when it comes time to tighten it she often bites. Lately we have been holding a whip when we tighten it so that is she misbehaves we can smack the ground to get her attention, soetime we even have to tap her with it. What should we do?
Cedrick201 2 months ago
@Cedrick201 That's tricky, because it's dangerous if they bite. I'm glad that you have starting trying to correct the behavior with the whip, but you don't want to have to rely on that. I've started trying to use Buck Brannaman's training to correct horses--try having someone hold her lead rope when you put the girth on, and if she so much as turns her head toward you, make her walk in a circle the opposite direction she turned. If it's more work to misbehave, she'll be good ;)
-Ali
aokamins11 2 months ago
Dressage rulos
angelina20115 2 months ago
Hi I'm a real horse lover I help round the stable and everything to be horsey but I'm struggling how to tie the lead rope if I have to get the tack or something so if u have time can u please make a video of it !Thanks if u do ! P.s I love your videos they really help me
discopants62 3 months ago
@discopants62 I'm very glad you like the videos! I've already got a video on how to tie a lead rope...I think it's called "how to tie a quick release knot." Check it out--hope it helps!
-Ali
aokamins11 3 months ago
@discopants62 i can give you a link
BensanjoNO 3 months ago
hello i love your videos and how well you explain what you are doing your horse is very cute i have one question where did you get your saddle pad??
gregwmweiss 3 months ago
@gregwmweiss Why thank you! I got the pad as a birthday gift... I think it came from our local tack store. I'll have to ask mommy dearest where she found it!
-Ali
aokamins11 3 months ago
omg one day i asked my mom to soak my bit but she accidently but it in carrot water but it worked now my horse takes a bit like a charm
lol
TheCrosscountryfreak 3 months ago
@TheCrosscountryfreak haha great idea!
-Ali
aokamins11 3 months ago
What about a half-back pad?
Cedrick201 3 months ago
Love your videos :) They are so much better and more informative than the so called 'expert' videos that are on here.
kristynaiken 4 months ago
thanks this helps me so much! i had my first lesson yesterday and my instructer said im gonna tack up and groom a horse by myself and i forgot some things lols
iluvdachsundpuppies 4 months ago
I love this.. Ally and Noah <3 so cute! Helpful Vid :) xxx
xxrach92xx 4 months ago
This video is very good, needed it to remember which side the non elastic side goes on because I've used alot with both sides elastic and needed a refresher..I like this cause she speaks VERY clear and understandable and SHOWS you what shes doing! Thank you!
chihuahuababy37 6 months ago
I love the title, Help my Daughter Loves horses! I can just imagine my mom telling her friends about my horse obsession. Great video and great horse!!!:)
spottedhooves 6 months ago
I love these videos, I wish you hd some on ridind bareback though, like mounting, un mounting , finding center of balancing while bareback. but thease have really helped :) thanks
your horse is very handsome
erearyan 6 months ago
@crazii4animals Thank you very much! Noah's a Morgan.
aokamins11 7 months ago
@OliviaHorseLover109 He is indeed my horse! i've had him for eight years now...
aokamins11 7 months ago
how many hands is Noah? its crazy, i have a Mare that looks the same and her name is Noah! i couldn't believe it when i heard you say his name was noah! lol.
gondon331 8 months ago
@gondon331 Ha ha that's awesome! Noah is about 15.2.
aokamins11 7 months ago
I love the video! thank You SOO Much Ali!
samsfluff99 8 months ago
this is very interesting lol
natsr450 8 months ago
Safe!? I dont call safe walking around the back of a horse!!!
SugarTheBaby 8 months ago
@SugarTheBaby If you can manage to avoid ever walking behind a horse, I suppose that's the most safe way--but that's usually just not possible! How would I get to the other side of Noah here? Crawl under his belly? Way less safe.That's the whole point of being smart about walking around a horse--if you do it right, there's essentially no more risk than anything else you do involving a 1200 pound hunk of muscle, hoof and teeth with a mind of its own....
aokamins11 8 months ago 2
@SugarTheBaby as long as the horse knows that you are behind it, you are pretty safe. and it really is hard to not walk behind a horse. it is pretty much impossible to not walk behind a horse once in the time you own a horse... so yah, your comment was really a waste of your time..
kristian0gallops 7 months ago
do u use a dressage saddle for when u teach english riding? as in jumping? Please respond i would really appreciate it, i have seen all your videos and i think on youtube, you are the most helpful when it comes to begginer horse owners. And can you please respond or make a video on how to train a horse, when he basically knows nothing, as in how to respond to how you ride, so that he knows how to gallop, trot, canter, jump , etc THANK YOU SO MUCH !! and beautiful Morgan horse love the blaze <3
kokolove101 8 months ago
@kokolove101 I always use a dressage saddle for dressage and a jumping saddle for jumping. It's not really safe or practical to jump in a dressage saddle.
As for training a green horse, that is a very, very complicated task! That would be hours and hours of video ;) As this site is geared more toward beginning riders than beginning horses, I'm afraid I'll have to point you toward a professional trainer for help with your green horse.
-Alia
aokamins11 8 months ago
@aokamins11 Thanks so much!
kokolove101 8 months ago
Noah is beautiful ! stunning ! <3
MegaSoccer333 8 months ago
This is very helpful! Thank you!
pinkleopard98 9 months ago
Very informative, detailed and helpful! Thank you.
mlabcxk 9 months ago
just like to add that i love the way you care about noah and his comfort, some people at my farm see their horses as a way to earn money and trophies! this is SOOOOO wrong!
pavstaetrumsta 9 months ago
one thing that i think you should concider is that before you tighten the girth as tight as you want what i always do is make sure my girth is loose and comfortable then i stetch my horses front legs so when you tighten the girth you know that you arnt accedentaly pinching their skin im just saying you should and i fine alot of horses liked to be stretched before you go rideing or anything you may want to do. this is just my sugestion thank you :)
alex1998311 10 months ago
@alex1998311 i always stretch out my horse Rio, before we ride, i find that if you ride without streching it takes quite a lot time for the horse to feel comfortable and warm up, but a few jumps will definatly stretch him out! signed laya gonzalez (pavstaetrumsta)
pavstaetrumsta 9 months ago
noah is stunning!!!! what breed is he ? my horse is good with bits too :)
pavstaetrumsta 10 months ago 4
@pavstaetrumsta Why thank you!! He's a Morgan, in fact. It's so nice when horses are good with bits :)
aokamins11 10 months ago
@aokamins11 my horse , rio is a bit girthy though, it takes quite a while to get it tightened but he's not the sort of horse to bite, so its not a danger or anything, i just cant stand to see him uncomfy!!! what could help? and my curry comb hasnt got any rubber on it, will it be just as good? im also quite uncomfortable using a crop as i dont want to hurt Rio, any advice? signed laya gonzalez (pavstaetrumsta)
pavstaetrumsta 9 months ago
you have such a well - behaviod horse he is like the best i wish i had him . . . . . Noah a good name for a horse like him!!!! ( if you think about it ) !!!!!!!
SuperCatlover4 1 year ago
Can you do a video about how to introduce yourself to a new horse *i just got a horse just wanted to know*
MrTisaprano 1 year ago
@MrTisaprano Congrats on the new horse!! Introducing yourself is actually pretty straightfoward. It's helpful to have a small treat that you know the horse likes (some like peppermints or carrots or apples). Approach the horse from the front so he can see you coming. First hold your empty hand out flat and let the horse sniff at it if he would like. Then place a small piece of the treat in your flat hand and offer it. After he takes the treat, see if he will let you stroke his cheek (CONT)
aokamins11 1 year ago
(CONT) or the bridge of his nose. Horses only let you do this if they are comfortable with you. Other than that, grooming a horse and working with him on the ground (basic leading drills in a halter, asking him to move where you want him to go, stop at your shoulder etc) are great ways to get to know a horse better and build his confidence in you.
aokamins11 1 year ago
I love your Horse <3
moorekidz 1 year ago
Thanks for the video! Its a good step by step review of what I learned on my first horseback riding lesson:) Only it was shown to me too fast and this video I can pause and watch over if I have to:)
ellasbadasscamaro 1 year ago
thankyou so much for this video it really helped me understand
eilishm16 1 year ago
The horse that I ride at my riding school absolutely hates having the girth tightened.
MsJaeRla 1 year ago
@MsJaeRla That's a common problem, especially with school horses who all too often get their girths yanked around on them by kids who are still learning--you end up paying the price of what other people do to the horse :\ A good way to help out a horse who doesn't like his girth being tightened is to do it really slowly. Just put it on loose to begin with, then pick a hoof or something, then put it up another hole, then brush his mane, then put it up one more hole. That way, he never notices!
aokamins11 1 year ago
@aokamins11
Haha, yeah, I tightened it one at a time, because I respect him if he doesn't like the girth. So I tighten it one horse at a time, but he still doesn't like it. So since he's in a bad mood of having the girth tightened, he refuses to put on the bridle. :P
MsJaeRla 1 year ago
@MsJaeRla haha yeah, that's the joy of school horses! I guess they earn the right to be grouchy, huh? Well, good luck! Maybe a sugar cube or little tiny piece of carrot for him after he puts the bridle on? It's hard to train a horse that so many other people ride. Just keep lovin' him ;)
aokamins11 1 year ago