how do you prefer to ride

DriftwoodAcres · 07-17-2008, 12:49 PM

When you go trail riding, how do you ride? For example my daughter rides bareback and prefers to canter than a walk(on permitted areas) whereas I prefer to ride with a saddle and go at a walk.
How do you prefer to trail ride?

Carri · 07-17-2008, 12:50 PM

Considering I ride a horse we call the Spook-Monster, I ride in a saddle, at a walk, unless I am no longer in control! He has perfected the spin and run move.

breburtch · 07-17-2008, 12:58 PM

depends on the horse I'm riding, who I'm riding with, how long I'm riding for, and what kind of trails they are, also time of year and weather

But i enjoy riding the trails fast and slow bareback or with saddle lol

Midnightbobby · 07-17-2008, 12:59 PM

It really depends on the horse. Like Carri's horse the "Spook-Monster." If it's a spooky horse, with a saddle at a walk. If it's a calm not very spooky horse I will either ride with or without a saddle. If it's a familiar trail I will ride fast but if it's a new trail I like to ride slow and look and the scenary.

BklynCwgrl · 07-17-2008, 12:59 PM

For sure I ride with a saddle.

I like to walk, trot, and canter on the trail.

**gbarmranch** · 07-17-2008, 01:04 PM

I love bareback, but nothing that I ride is beyond green at this point.. so I prefer a saddle so that I will stay on the horse - just in case..

DoBeSassy · 07-17-2008, 01:15 PM

If were just messing around at the house, than bareback is fun. And slow ro fast.

But, if we actually haul somewhere to trail ride(state park or something) I always use a saddle and we usually walk, unless we fell like going faster in an opening or something. But this is usually a 10 mile trip so walking is normal

cameo05 · 07-17-2008, 01:19 PM

I ride with a saddle, will do the bareback thing every once in a while. I ride fast and slow, slow through rough terrain and run on a dirt road.

Gotta Love Duns · 07-17-2008, 01:22 PM

Usually I'm in a saddle if I'm out on the trails (but that will change when I'm on my own farm in 2 months!!!!!

) I know when I have the horses at home with me I'm usually lazy and don't like to saddle so I ride 70% bareback unless I'm riding with hubby or friends. Right now while boarding we use our saddles and usually we amble... mind you Chevys perfered pace is sleep so amble is about all I can muster at all!

SpotADots4Me · 07-17-2008, 01:56 PM

It really depends on who I'm riding and what we're doing:

Sugar (psyco barrel appx) loves bare back. . . she gets really hot undersaddle (dances, prances, head toss when she thinks 'b. . . arrel') when I started playing with her bare back, she'd cool down tree times as fast. . . shes smooth and very comfortable any any speed . . .

Bear (appy) likes bare back, and the BF loves to take him out like that

Blue. . . oh my lord. . . "wheres the saddle??? There is no saddle??? HAHAHA!!" *Thump* as my butt hits the ground. . . she needs a few thousand more miles on her and then we'll try again. . .

but who knows. . . that was right after I bought her and she was crazy. . . I've only tried one other time since then. . . at a walk in the round pen and she was fine. . .

merleliz · 07-17-2008, 02:19 PM

Endurance trail saddle, with extra padding! And I like a nice slow amble with an occasional trot thrown in...we haven't cantered yet, but I've only had him three weeks, and only gotten in one trail ride!

Amy · 07-17-2008, 02:48 PM

Well, I only ride my leae horse around the trail at their farm, but usually in my treeless saddle (he can be kinda dicey when he's "out" on the trail- not spooky really, but likes to try and wheel back to home). And we have a little routine, depen.ing on the area of the trail- walk, jog, slow canter, couple simple changes where the trail turns, a full-out run in the backstretch (we both love it

) and then practicing some half-halts to slow it down on the way back...

On a regular trail I do like to jog but if I'm on one it's usualy a guided trail ride so none of that... unless you park yourself at the back and have to "catch up..."

Pasodeb · 07-17-2008, 04:34 PM

On top of the horse.

Sorry, just couldn't resist being a smart

ahlihaff · 07-17-2008, 04:36 PM

At this time, I ride in my treeless saddle and at a walk with occasional trot.

arabiancowgirl · 07-17-2008, 04:39 PM

Bareback at a FAST pace!!

Of coarse(sp?) only on dirt trails

I usually canter, gallop, and trot on the dirt trails.

rubysrider · 07-17-2008, 04:49 PM

Definitely saddle, I've never enjoyed bareback too much. My legs are too stinkin' short

I also prefer to walk.

slamberson · 07-17-2008, 05:45 PM

I can't help myself.... I'll ride anything.....can't help being a little daredevil.... plus I like challenges.

Bareback all the way. Well unless they have a high top line then it's jus not comfy.

Crookedblaze · 07-17-2008, 05:47 PM

I love going on a trail bareback with Rocket. I'll let him run a bit, but not too much, he's out of shape.

What is really fun is once a year or so going on the flat soft trail to the lake that is about 3/4 of a mile long ad letting him gallop part of the way...he loves it, and it is soo much fun.

equine.trailrider · 07-17-2008, 05:52 PM

I voted with saddle-fast b/c I like the thrill of running. I like to break things up a bit and do some trotting and cantering as well as walking.

walkerfarms · 07-17-2008, 06:02 PM

Always in a saddle,mostly at a walk with some cantering thrown in,depends on if the grandkids are along or just growups.

View Poll Results: How do you prefer to ride
Bareback; slow	7	9.46%
Bareback; fast	12	16.22%
With sadde; slow	40	54.05%
With saddle; fast	15	20.27%
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07-17-2008, 12:49 PM
DriftwoodAcres Weanling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 457	how do you prefer to ride When you go trail riding, how do you ride? For example my daughter rides bareback and prefers to canter than a walk(on permitted areas) whereas I prefer to ride with a saddle and go at a walk. How do you prefer to trail ride? __________________ P.eople E.ating T.asty A.nimals

07-17-2008, 12:50 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	Considering I ride a horse we call the Spook-Monster, I ride in a saddle, at a walk, unless I am no longer in control! He has perfected the spin and run move. __________________

07-17-2008, 12:58 PM
breburtch Coming two Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ennismore, Ontario Posts: 1,905	depends on the horse I'm riding, who I'm riding with, how long I'm riding for, and what kind of trails they are, also time of year and weather But i enjoy riding the trails fast and slow bareback or with saddle lol

07-17-2008, 12:59 PM
Midnightbobby Yearling Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 702	It really depends on the horse. Like Carri's horse the "Spook-Monster." If it's a spooky horse, with a saddle at a walk. If it's a calm not very spooky horse I will either ride with or without a saddle. If it's a familiar trail I will ride fast but if it's a new trail I like to ride slow and look and the scenary.

07-17-2008, 01:04 PM
gbarmranch Administrator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 29,233	I love bareback, but nothing that I ride is beyond green at this point.. so I prefer a saddle so that I will stay on the horse - just in case.. __________________ Quality FoundationQuarter Horses http://home.earthlink.net/~vpgann Minds are like parachutes – they only function when open – Thomas Dewar

07-17-2008, 01:15 PM
DoBeSassy Seasoned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 4,966	If were just messing around at the house, than bareback is fun. And slow ro fast. But, if we actually haul somewhere to trail ride(state park or something) I always use a saddle and we usually walk, unless we fell like going faster in an opening or something. But this is usually a 10 mile trip so walking is normal __________________ There is none so blind as she who will not see

07-17-2008, 01:19 PM
cameo05 Bombproof Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 8,842	I ride with a saddle, will do the bareback thing every once in a while. I ride fast and slow, slow through rough terrain and run on a dirt road. __________________

07-17-2008, 01:22 PM
Gotta Love Duns Bombproof Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dixonville, Alberta Posts: 7,945	Usually I'm in a saddle if I'm out on the trails (but that will change when I'm on my own farm in 2 months!!!!! ) I know when I have the horses at home with me I'm usually lazy and don't like to saddle so I ride 70% bareback unless I'm riding with hubby or friends. Right now while boarding we use our saddles and usually we amble... mind you Chevys perfered pace is sleep so amble is about all I can muster at all! __________________ A penny saved is a penny you can spend on your next horse.

07-17-2008, 01:56 PM
SpotADots4Me Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 623	It really depends on who I'm riding and what we're doing: Sugar (psyco barrel appx) loves bare back. . . she gets really hot undersaddle (dances, prances, head toss when she thinks 'b. . . arrel') when I started playing with her bare back, she'd cool down tree times as fast. . . shes smooth and very comfortable any any speed . . . Bear (appy) likes bare back, and the BF loves to take him out like that Blue. . . oh my lord. . . "wheres the saddle??? There is no saddle??? HAHAHA!!" Thump as my butt hits the ground. . . she needs a few thousand more miles on her and then we'll try again. . . but who knows. . . that was right after I bought her and she was crazy. . . I've only tried one other time since then. . . at a walk in the round pen and she was fine. . . __________________ oops, I did it again

07-17-2008, 02:19 PM
merleliz Long Yearling Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fairburn, Georgia Posts: 1,183	Endurance trail saddle, with extra padding! And I like a nice slow amble with an occasional trot thrown in...we haven't cantered yet, but I've only had him three weeks, and only gotten in one trail ride!

07-17-2008, 02:48 PM
Amy Weanling Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chino Valley, AZ Posts: 271	Well, I only ride my leae horse around the trail at their farm, but usually in my treeless saddle (he can be kinda dicey when he's "out" on the trail- not spooky really, but likes to try and wheel back to home). And we have a little routine, depen.ing on the area of the trail- walk, jog, slow canter, couple simple changes where the trail turns, a full-out run in the backstretch (we both love it ) and then practicing some half-halts to slow it down on the way back... On a regular trail I do like to jog but if I'm on one it's usualy a guided trail ride so none of that... unless you park yourself at the back and have to "catch up..."

07-17-2008, 04:34 PM
Pasodeb Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Watertown, TN Posts: 827	On top of the horse. Sorry, just couldn't resist being a smart

07-17-2008, 04:36 PM
ahlihaff Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 3,635	At this time, I ride in my treeless saddle and at a walk with occasional trot.

07-17-2008, 04:39 PM
arabiancowgirl Long Yearling Join Date: May 2008 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 1,163	Bareback at a FAST pace!! Of coarse(sp?) only on dirt trails I usually canter, gallop, and trot on the dirt trails. __________________ I thank God for my horses and german shepherds.

07-17-2008, 04:49 PM
rubysrider Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: N.W.Arkansas Posts: 739	Definitely saddle, I've never enjoyed bareback too much. My legs are too stinkin' short I also prefer to walk. __________________ Life is simpler when you plow around the stumps.

07-17-2008, 05:45 PM
slamberson Halter broke Join Date: May 2008 Location: Dahlonega, Ga Posts: 181	I can't help myself.... I'll ride anything.....can't help being a little daredevil.... plus I like challenges. Bareback all the way. Well unless they have a high top line then it's jus not comfy. __________________ Stefanie

07-17-2008, 05:47 PM
Crookedblaze Started Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,447	I love going on a trail bareback with Rocket. I'll let him run a bit, but not too much, he's out of shape. What is really fun is once a year or so going on the flat soft trail to the lake that is about 3/4 of a mile long ad letting him gallop part of the way...he loves it, and it is soo much fun. __________________ Owned by Rocketman, a 17 year old AQHA and Stormy, a 10 year old Peruvian Paso x Arab

07-17-2008, 05:52 PM
equine.trailrider Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 901	I voted with saddle-fast b/c I like the thrill of running. I like to break things up a bit and do some trotting and cantering as well as walking. __________________ -I'll Take A Cold One. Make It A Draft! visit me at http://www.freewebs.com/sunshineacres

07-17-2008, 06:02 PM
walkerfarms Weanling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TY TY Georgia Posts: 347	Always in a saddle,mostly at a walk with some cantering thrown in,depends on if the grandkids are along or just growups.