How Do You Ride A Horse Without A Saddle?
Riding horses can be fun and great exercise. There are many ways to ride, but the most challenging, as well as arguably the most fun, is bareback riding. When you take all the saddles off, and it is just you and your horse, you have a closer feeling and truly become one with your mount. It is also incredibly hard to do. Riding bareback makes you a better rider. Begin by understanding that you will fall off. If you do not want to fall, or are terrified of falling off your horse, do not attempt bareback riding. If you plan on riding a fast bareback, it is wise to wear a helmet. Find out if your horse has been ridden bareback before. If he has not, it is best to have someone with lots of horse experience ride him bareback first. He may buck or shy away at the new experience. Bareback is a far more intimate way of riding than riding under saddle. Start slow. Ease onto your horse, and make sure you keep your heels down, your toes up, and your knees in front of you. If your knees slide behin