First Time Rider - Barnmice Equestrian Social Community2024-03-29T11:35:07Zhttp://www.barnmice.com/forum/topics/first-time-rider?commentId=1773158%3AComment%3A708850&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'm glad everything is progre…tag:www.barnmice.com,2014-05-29:1773158:Comment:7439662014-05-29T23:07:26.673ZJackie Cochranhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/JackieCochran
<p>I'm glad everything is progressing well!</p>
<p>I'm glad everything is progressing well!</p> A big thanks to everyone who…tag:www.barnmice.com,2014-05-29:1773158:Comment:7439652014-05-29T21:21:34.996Zsavannah elizabeth rose lelmhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/savannahelizabethroselelm
<p>A big thanks to everyone who replied to this and thank you for all the good advice. Haylee is more confident and wants to learn to ride now I will post videos and pictures of her and my horse. :) Thank you all.</p>
<p>A big thanks to everyone who replied to this and thank you for all the good advice. Haylee is more confident and wants to learn to ride now I will post videos and pictures of her and my horse. :) Thank you all.</p> Must see!
http://www.barnmice…tag:www.barnmice.com,2014-03-15:1773158:Comment:7198532014-03-15T16:32:22.001ZMarlene Thomshttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/MarleneThoms
<p>Must see!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.barnmice.com/video/how-to-ride-a-pony-as-told-by-john-john" target="_blank">http://www.barnmice.com/video/how-to-ride-a-pony-as-told-by-john-john</a></p>
<p>Must see!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.barnmice.com/video/how-to-ride-a-pony-as-told-by-john-john" target="_blank">http://www.barnmice.com/video/how-to-ride-a-pony-as-told-by-john-john</a></p> When I teach children I like…tag:www.barnmice.com,2014-01-17:1773158:Comment:7119562014-01-17T20:39:21.245ZHeather Nelsonhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/HeatherNelson
<p>When I teach children I like to encourage their confidence by introducing exercises that improve balance, first on a lead line and then on the lunge. I've shown the exercises I like to use in my video below.</p>
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<p><a href="http://youtu.be/RuUN2d9g5rE" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/RuUN2d9g5rE</a></p>
<p>When I teach children I like to encourage their confidence by introducing exercises that improve balance, first on a lead line and then on the lunge. I've shown the exercises I like to use in my video below.</p>
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<p><a href="http://youtu.be/RuUN2d9g5rE" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/RuUN2d9g5rE</a></p> Just have to ask- who wants t…tag:www.barnmice.com,2014-01-01:1773158:Comment:7099402014-01-01T14:32:00.881ZGinger LaBarrehttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/GingerLaBarre
<p>Just have to ask- who wants the niece to ride. </p>
<p>Lots of people LOVE horses but are much happier on the sidelines.</p>
<p>Just have to ask- who wants the niece to ride. </p>
<p>Lots of people LOVE horses but are much happier on the sidelines.</p> I agree completely about the…tag:www.barnmice.com,2013-12-22:1773158:Comment:7089632013-12-22T19:25:59.031ZDesiree Johnsonhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/DesireeJohnson
<p>I agree completely about the side rein comment, sorry Hank. Side reins are an artificial aid, very very dangerous if not used correctly for everyone involved. It can cause rearing and possibly going over backwards if not used correctly. There is an art to using them and they are to be used by someone who understands dressage at a fairly high level. For instance, walking, in them is not suggested until the horse is very very strong. Walking, on the bit, is very hard for the horse because…</p>
<p>I agree completely about the side rein comment, sorry Hank. Side reins are an artificial aid, very very dangerous if not used correctly for everyone involved. It can cause rearing and possibly going over backwards if not used correctly. There is an art to using them and they are to be used by someone who understands dressage at a fairly high level. For instance, walking, in them is not suggested until the horse is very very strong. Walking, on the bit, is very hard for the horse because of the lack of momentum to help carry the horse forward. And they should not even be considered being used until the horse is going round on the lounge, walk trot and canter like an obedient forward clock. And even then the use of them needs to be depended on the particular day of effort. Some days I think I might want to use them, have them attached to the saddle, and never ever touch them......all this is said with the utmost of respect for all comments being put out there. </p> Hi Savannah, There is some go…tag:www.barnmice.com,2013-12-22:1773158:Comment:7088502013-12-22T11:55:25.266ZGeoffrey Pannellhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/GeoffreyPannell
<p>Hi Savannah, There is some good advice here to help Haylee improve. However, dont put her on a horse on the lunge with sidereins. That's really bad advice ( sorry Hank, but it had to be said. ) You'll need to have a bit more experience before you should try that, stick with the simple breathing exercises , that will be enough to help with her confidence. And she will feel happier if you sit her in a saddle too </p>
<p>Hi Savannah, There is some good advice here to help Haylee improve. However, dont put her on a horse on the lunge with sidereins. That's really bad advice ( sorry Hank, but it had to be said. ) You'll need to have a bit more experience before you should try that, stick with the simple breathing exercises , that will be enough to help with her confidence. And she will feel happier if you sit her in a saddle too </p> Hi Savannah,
Firstly you need…tag:www.barnmice.com,2013-12-18:1773158:Comment:7075152013-12-18T02:07:01.699ZDesiree Johnsonhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/DesireeJohnson
<p>Hi Savannah,</p>
<p>Firstly you need to have some tools to help you. Tools can come in different forms that can be alive or not. Alive means that the proper horse for the job at hand. As calm and as quite as you can find. They do exist. Then you need to make sure she is in a confined area or being lounged by someone who knows how to lounge correctly. And the dead broke needs to not only be broke, but needs to have a safe work ethic. There can be a little disconnect there. Horse might…</p>
<p>Hi Savannah,</p>
<p>Firstly you need to have some tools to help you. Tools can come in different forms that can be alive or not. Alive means that the proper horse for the job at hand. As calm and as quite as you can find. They do exist. Then you need to make sure she is in a confined area or being lounged by someone who knows how to lounge correctly. And the dead broke needs to not only be broke, but needs to have a safe work ethic. There can be a little disconnect there. Horse might be dead broke at the wash station, but not under tack. And the problem leaning forward is because the child is afraid of being vulnerable, i.e. tipping forward and possibly going off, which is normal. The lower leg position needs to become strong and secure before she can lean forward, which means that a horse she can "drive", for a while is best. After all this she might always be of the timid sort, as was my sister. People are like horses and some are bold and some are not. You will only find this out for sure once you make sure that the "horse", is not the problem. Good Luck and make sure she is wearing a helmet! </p> My horse is very quiet. Also…tag:www.barnmice.com,2013-12-17:1773158:Comment:7070762013-12-17T00:07:53.875Zsavannah elizabeth rose lelmhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/savannahelizabethroselelm
<p>My horse is very quiet. Also very great on the lunge line. What are slid reins?</p>
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<p>My horse is very quiet. Also very great on the lunge line. What are slid reins?</p>
<p></p> Have her sing whatever songs…tag:www.barnmice.com,2013-12-16:1773158:Comment:7071952013-12-16T18:48:31.964ZMarlene Thomshttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/MarleneThoms
<p>Have her sing whatever songs she knows and likes best. This will help her with her breathing and rhythm, and just to relax and have fun. Having a trustworthy horse and a safe place to ride is a big one for learners. Looking between the horse's ears (as opposed to looking down at the ground where she thinks she's going to fall). Just proceeding nice and relaxed and giving her something to focus on besides her fears, such as walking to a far cone and turning round it, maybe have someone walk…</p>
<p>Have her sing whatever songs she knows and likes best. This will help her with her breathing and rhythm, and just to relax and have fun. Having a trustworthy horse and a safe place to ride is a big one for learners. Looking between the horse's ears (as opposed to looking down at the ground where she thinks she's going to fall). Just proceeding nice and relaxed and giving her something to focus on besides her fears, such as walking to a far cone and turning round it, maybe have someone walk next to her for a bit, positive encouragement.</p>