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I’m thinking of trying it with my horse (it’s just SOOOOOOOOOO expensive!) I was hoping that it could help me get him to respect and trust me more. We have control problems (especially with stopping) sometimes, and using force just makes it worse. My horse is very sensitive, and if I get all upset with him, pull on his mouth (to try to get him to stop or listen), ect., it just makes things worse…
Just a little note to "kooneyedkellie", what Parelli (and other natural horsemanship people) teach is the exact OPPOSITE of what you described… They don’t buck horses out or stuff like that- they teach new, kind ways of training & working WITH your horse- READ ABOUT IT BEFORE GIVING A STUPID ANSWER!
*Thanks to everyone else for your help!*

It is worth every single penny. See if your friend has the level one pack. If she does, see if you can borrow it. The level one is so basic and easy, spending the $200 is worth it, but it’s better to wait until level two, which you will need your own copy of.

The equiptment, I’m afraid you’ll just have to bite the bullet and do it. I tried getting imitation and believe me, it was so not worth it. I ended up spending over $100 on a $60 rope because I didn’t want to spend the money on the authentic Parelli rope. But, forget it, I had to just buy the real one because the other one was so cheaply made. Same with the halter. My horse is super sensitive and once I learned to read what he was trying to say, I could tell that my halter, even though it was rope, bothered him. His whole attitude changed when I just spent the money and bought a real Parelli halter. Their stuff really is high quality and worth it, but it is expensive.

Try eBay too, they often have things for cheaper.

Parelli saved my horse and myself, I’m sure of it. He used to run me over and drag me around. Now I can ask him to follow me simply by clucking, and he comes willingly at liberty. This is the horse that I had to DRAG just to get his head up. We still have our issues, but I have the tools to deal with them now. Also, according to my friends and family, it has really helped my confidance. I admit I feel better about what I do, but they say it’s very noticeable.

In the end, just do it! It’s worth every single penny and you will get results. All I wanted was safety, but I have so much more than that now. My horse and I are truly friends now.

Good luck!

any help would be nice!! i really like horses.

Take riding lessons.

My family and I are having trouble finding guided horseback riding trails and things of that nature. I was wondering if someone knew of a low cost riding trail, preferably thirty dollars or less. I most definitely do not want a program just wanting to make money. I want something that is reputable and that wants to make people happy and provide them a good service that teaches them and lets them enjoy their time. I live in Gaston County, NC and I would prefer something that wasn’t very far away, perhaps an hour and a half at the most.

I will be taking my thirteen year old cousin and it is hard to keep him entertained however he loves animals so I think this is a good idea.

Anyone with stories pertaining to horesback riding are also free to answer my question – thanks for your input!

If you have any suggestions for horseback riding for me and my family, please provide them as well as a website I can access to look them up if applicable!

Thanks!

I don’t know of any places, but I can give you a bit of advice. My family used to go to Oklahoma and stay near lake Texoma every year. One year we decided not to stick to the lake, so we drove around and ended up finding a small stable that offered horseback riding around the lake. We talked to the owner for over an hour and decided to come out the next morning. We went early, while the weather was still cool, and since it was early we were the first ride of the day and the only ones in our group. The owner remembered our names and let us pick out the horses we wanted to ride, and then took us out on the trails, telling us a lot about the area, and incorporating some great cowboy jokes and tall tales that weren’t corny and really made the ride enjoyable other than the great scenery. After the ride the owner talked with us some more. The next year we went back and the guy remembered us and talked with us and you could tell it was a really personal experience. I enjoyed going on trail rides each year just because of the owner, even though the scenery was pretty. I also liked that the horses knew what they were supposed to do, but they were smart and would let us go faster and followed your commands.

In contrast, I went riding on the beach one time, and they took you out in groups of 20-30, making you wait til there were that many people. The guides didn’t say anything, and just made sure you turned around when you were supposed to. The horses were like robots, they walked no matter how hard you pushed them, turned around at the point they were supposed to, and hurried as quick as you let them back to the stable. Not a good experience at all and no matter how great it is to ride on the beach, I won’t be doing it at that stable again. I have a friend who had a similar experience, but she tested her horse and made a comment to one of the people that her horse was very smart and knew a lot, and the guy told her they were going to get rid of it then and made a comment that they’d shoot it for glue.

So there are a couple of contrasting experiences…My advice would be to just explore if you have the time, or ask around with the locals. Scout out the place before you go for a ride, and try to talk to the owner or some of the people who have already ridden there. Go for the smaller places, they will be more personal and willing to share knowledge with you.

I know about Pat Parrelli and I’m reading one of his books but who are some of the others and which ones do you think are the best? Thanks!
I;ve heard Cliton Anderson is just looking for money and makes the horse do what he wants with cruel devices and force. Just what I heard, this person went to one of his clinics. Have any of you heard this?

Parrelli? RUN FOR THE HILLS!

I don’t have any horses of my own, but my respit care worker knows a lady who owns and breeds Arabians. And she invited us to come out to her ranch and go riding its supposed to be something like hippotherapy. Its been about 6 years since i’ve ever been on a horse i haven’t ridden since that trail ride will i be sore? What should i do to prepare for it?
And we’ll be using western saddles i believe
i’am about 6 pounds overweight but i’ve been trying to lose it

How fun! I’m jealous! I used to ride but it’s been a few years.

My first suggestion is to make sure you wear a helmet even if no one else is. Yep, you’ll feel like a geek but it’s worth it. A regular pedal bike helmet can work.

Yep, you’ll be sore, especially if you’re riding Arabs. I love Arabs, but they’ve got an animated gait and spirit.

I personally find I’m always more sore on a Western saddle than a dressage saddle, but I learned to ride English from the get-go and did most of my riding in an arena as opposed to trails.

I guess my best advice is to stop frequently, dismount and then walk a bit. It’s hard to know when you’ve reached your limit when you’re still on the horse. It’s when you get off you know how much you hurt.

Finally it’s finished!
A movie about Natural horsemanship (and a bit of Liberty Dressage)
of lots of different riders and horses. I hope it can give others inspiration
and the will to start doing natural horsemanship as well.

Hope you like it!

Songs: Avatar Soundtrack ~ Spirit – Here i Am ~ Robin Hood Soundtrack

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Tammy McDonald Training, is a training facility – Camp for kids and horses. A great place for kids to come and have fun camping over night, ride horses, and learn about these great equine friends.
Visit our website @ http://www.tammymcdonaldtraining.com

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I was an annoying little 7 year old who thought I could do anything.
Back then it was cool to wear your helmet all day, even if you weren’t riding
Riding a bigger horse then everyone else meant you were the ‘best’ rider (even though he’s only 15.1hh, man I must have been tiny! Look at the way I climb into the saddle!).
Cantering was a massive deal…
And I used to brag to my friends about how I can jump really high (lol…. yeah ground poles were massive back then…).

God bless that horse.
I really wasn’t the best rider(been riding for a year)…. he put up with anything and taught me everything.
The song says it all.
I just wish I could be there for him these days :’(
It really breaks my heart when I see how happy he is in these videos.
I’ve tried everything to buy him back!
My poor boy

Look in the video response to see what happened to him.
And for those of you who have already seen the original Red video, I’ll be making a new one about his progress in a couple of weeks.

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Being taught to ride a horse

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Horseback riders should always find a well-fitting helmet, understand the proper posture for riding and learn the basic heel and verbal commands. Learn a few tips for horseback riding with advice from a riding instructor in this video on equestrian living.

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