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Post by speedysally on Jan 12, 2012 20:45:43 GMT
title says all! i've rode stirrupless before and i don't know why because i can do it but i just have this fear of riding stirrupless (please note my pony is rather fast) and she never bucks/rears ect, she's really good but she's just speedy!! what can i do to get my confidence riding stirrupless without gripping to dear life on my saddle, hahaha!
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Post by LMSmith on Jan 12, 2012 20:53:41 GMT
Whats the worst that could happen?...you slip out the side door  We run the risk of falling off every time we ride why is this any different lol? Oh I forgot to add, try doing it on the lunge first so you dont have to worry about where your horse is going  |
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Post by GinaGeo on Jan 12, 2012 20:55:51 GMT
Just start off slowly, do five minutes of walk riding transitions and moving her round the school. I tends to be easier to control the pace in sitting trot as you can close your thigh a touch and stop the forward motion. Have a neck strep if you want or hold on to some mane if you feel a bit wobbly. The main thing is to relax! if you grip on for dear life, you'll bounce. Think heavy and sink into the saddle. Good Luck!
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Post by nici on Jan 12, 2012 21:30:18 GMT
have you tried bareback or even on a rug? Cerys gets really worried if I ask her to ride without stirrups, yet trots around the field happily sitting on her pony's rug!
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Post by laurajazmine on Jan 12, 2012 21:34:11 GMT
Just practice and get used to it. I actual prefer bareback to riding without stirrups. Even if you just walk until your used to it then move up to trot. I always ride without stirrups or without a saddle, it does wonders for balance  |
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Post by speedysally on Jan 12, 2012 21:50:10 GMT
well i actually find cantering easier than trotting without stirrups, it's when she's slowing down from canter to trot she goes quite speedy and rushy and i just lose my balance! thanks for all your advice, really helped!X
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Post by snowflake on Jan 12, 2012 23:06:58 GMT
Definitely agree, have a go on the lunge! Then you don't have to panic about keeping control as much  Riding without stirrups is great for your balance, I try to ride without stirrups at least once a week even if its just for 2 minutes up the lane! |
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Post by ilovebuckroox on Jan 12, 2012 23:20:39 GMT
Lunging, lunging, lunging!
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Post by speedysally on Jan 14, 2012 15:30:56 GMT
i did it yesterday!! i had the guts and went for it, it was easy!!! don't know what all the stress was about, hahaa x
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Post by nia2311 on Jan 14, 2012 15:51:14 GMT
i did it yesterday!! i had the guts and went for it, it was easy!!! don't know what all the stress was about, hahaa x Well done you! Do your thighs ache like hell now?! |
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Post by GinaGeo on Jan 14, 2012 16:47:43 GMT
Well done. Work without stirrups is no where near as people think it will be! I find it easier without. Unfortunatly you have to ride with stirrups for most disciplines! lol
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Post by speedysally on Jan 15, 2012 0:36:17 GMT
they're not that bad actually nia2311 and thankyou! and i know yeah GinaGeo! it's not bad at all, if anything i actually think i ride better without stirrups! think it will give me a better seat aswell :-D
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Riding without stirrups is great for your balance, I try to ride without stirrups at least once a week even if its just for 2 minutes up the lane! 
