Riding a horse bareback verses a saddle - Pros and Cons - Rick Gore Horsemanship

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I talk about riding a horse bareback and why it is bad for the horse and discuss some options for protecting the horses back and spine. I show how a saddle tree protects the horse's spine and keeps weight off the horse's spine.

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[horselover10157]

i think it depends on the horse i have an arabian qh mix that does better bareback than saddle. but i prefer bareback specially in winter so you dont freeze your butt off :) and it kinda depends on if your horse is clumsy or smooth or rough. i think every horse rider goes through a bareback stage. (im going through that stage in my life right now) i think teenage girls prefer bareback because its easier :D

[horseawareness]

@horselover10157 : easier for them NOT the horse? Horsemanship is about making it better for the horse, if you were a horse would rather a person bouncing on you with no stirrups and no way for the rider to help support their weight bouncing on your back or would you want a nice pad and saddle to distribute the weight across your back and so the rider could post or support their weight with stirrups? IF you were a horse the answer is simple.

[bramblesgirl]

i ride bareback all tha time and i see nothing rong with it and if you are woreyed about herting your horse then youse a bareback pad. it impruves your bond and is fun

[horseawareness]

@bramblesgirl : what it really comes down to is you think it is fun. It hurts a horses back, it is not good for them, but since you like it, that is all that is important to you.You are wrong but you like many other do things to their horses for them and not putting the horse's well being first. As for you comment about it makes you a better rider, wrong again. I know lots of people that can sit on a horse bareback and they still ride like crap. As for improving the bond, pain always does that.

[destinii101]

is it worse to ride english then? because english saddles dont have the padding.

[horseawareness]

@destinii101 : Ummm? an english saddle is lighter and has pads on both sides of the spine, some fit more on the horse and some sit high, so it would depend. I don't like english pads since they tend to be thin and do not give much support, so I guess the answer would be Yes it is worse in my opinion, but not as bad as bareback or or just a bareback pad, but not as much support as a good western saddle.

[cyberg00se]

I look forward to the next video: Treats and Why I deserve them, by Buddy. :-)

[halfgoodhalfevil]

@usna2014e Could you tell me the name of the saddle pad? I think I may by one for the horses in a therapeutic riding program. Thanks.

[usna2014e]

Hi, I ride western and sometimes i choice bareback on a relaxing day. I actually have a special bareback pad that supports the weight of the rider (me). Also it does have stirrups but, they can be taken off of the pad. Oh, it also has a girth so you won't fall off as easily. I do support you when you say that it is bad for the horses spine. My vet actually recommended the pad so that it has the same meaning of a pad and saddle. My nephew watches your videos all the time, and loves them.

[myhorsefancythat]

I ride english and don't have a thick pad so could I buy a bareback saddle pad that is really nice becaus my horse is 1,000 pounds and I only wheigh 62 pounds so would that be ok? please reply soon your friend+ subscriber Myhorsefancythat

[luvnluvn]

Rick is right. Bareback riding for more than a few minutes is not good for your horses back! Your weight is not evenly distributed and it doesnt encourage your horse to round. Either does putting your darn saddles on your horses shoulders! Saddle placement is important.

[kotek420]

try riding in a saddle with no stirrups helps with balance and leg strength plus if they spook or trip u still can grab onto the saddle if need be. its really a great leg work out. :-)

[damiekat]

06:04 looks caught red handed:)

[damiekat]

I have heard both about bareback riding. I think its fine everyonce in a while with a bareback pad

[planes100]

nice videos . cheers from australia .