Too hot to ride? Bareback will work!

dproaps · 08-02-2008, 11:34 PM

Ok, I haven't rode any of my horses in the last three weeks because it has just been so darn hot and humid. In fact, when I get home from work, the horses bug the cr#p out of me until I get the hose out and start spraying them.

But today I just couldn't stand it anymore! So I got little Kahlua out, threw a bosal on her, wiggled up there bareback and told Dave "See ya!" We had a great time, I haven't done that in years and years!

Bet I'm gonna be really sore from gripping though.

Thank goodness she's a little racking horse and bombproof, I don't know if I would have stayed on if she spooked or trotted!

Phoenix · 08-02-2008, 11:56 PM

LOL. Sound like you had a wonderful time. You maybe sore tomorrow, but I am sure it was worth it.

LuvMyMares · 08-03-2008, 12:00 AM

Sounds like fun! I can't wait till september....It's soooooo hot!! I would love to buy one of those Cashel Bareback Pads for the convenience during the summer.

kehlyrsmom · 08-03-2008, 06:41 AM

Sounds like you had a good time. I have not rode bareback in years. I'm not sure if I would be able to get on my mare, as it is I need a 3 steep mounting block when using a saddle.

cameo05 · 08-03-2008, 06:49 AM

That sounds so fun. But mine are sweating just standing out in the pasture. Yuck. I am glad you had a great time.

equine.trailrider · 08-03-2008, 07:44 AM

We went to Silver Creek to trail ride yesterday and I forgot my girth ~yet again~ so I went bareback. When we got done, my jeans were dripping wet and BLACK!!

But it was fun.

**divinemisselle** · 08-03-2008, 07:58 AM

We should all know the joy of riding as such more often! The connectedness and trust between horse and rider is unparalleled!

And we don't have pics because..... ??

corporate cowgirl · 08-03-2008, 08:53 AM

We live off of two dead-end dirt roads. When I decide to just ride around home it's 20 minutes of fly spray, picking hooves, saddling, bridling, etc. When my 13-year old decides to ride around home it's 5 minutes of fly spray, picking hooves, maybe a bridle (otherwise it's gaming reins and a halter) and she's off. No saddle, just her on the horse.

When did I become such a wimp? I used to ride bareback all the time but now I feel much more safe and secure in a big old western saddle. Good job dproaps--and thanks for reminding me this can be done!

paso_lover · 08-05-2008, 08:46 PM

I did that last summer with Rosario. I thought it was even too hot for the bareback pad, so off we went. Big mistake was was that I should NOT have worn shorts. The crap on my inner thighs once done was just WRONG, white frothy stuff mixed in with the black hairs from the horse

. Can you imagine what the non-horsey folk would have thought if they had seen that action

dproaps · 08-05-2008, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kehlyrsmom

Sounds like you had a good time. I have not rode bareback in years. I'm not sure if I would be able to get on my mare, as it is I need a 3 steep mounting block when using a saddle.

Haha! Thank goodness Kahlua is only about 14 hands or so, I still had to get up there with a 3 step mounting block. And I was so praying I wouldn't fall off, cause I wasn't sure I could heave this ole bod back on there!

dproaps · 08-05-2008, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by divinemisselle

We should all know the joy of riding as such more often! The connectedness and trust between horse and rider is unparalleled!

And we don't have pics because..... ??

Yep, no pics cause I couldn't talk Dave into going for the camera and couldn't figure out how to take a picture of myself and hang on at the same time. Dave hates that digital camera, and you should see some of the pictures when I make him try!

dproaps · 08-05-2008, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paso_lover

I did that last summer with Rosario. I thought it was even too hot for the bareback pad, so off we went. Big mistake was was that I should NOT have worn shorts. The crap on my inner thighs once done was just WRONG, white frothy stuff mixed in with the black hairs from the horse

. Can you imagine what the non-horsey folk would have thought if they had seen that action

Yep, I was in shorts too. Man, didn't I have "pretty legs" when I got home!

robertsquarters · 08-05-2008, 09:49 PM

Sounds like you had a wonderful time and a great start to the week.

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08-02-2008, 11:34 PM
dproaps Coming two Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dickson, Tennessee Posts: 1,511	Too hot to ride? Bareback will work! Ok, I haven't rode any of my horses in the last three weeks because it has just been so darn hot and humid. In fact, when I get home from work, the horses bug the cr#p out of me until I get the hose out and start spraying them. But today I just couldn't stand it anymore! So I got little Kahlua out, threw a bosal on her, wiggled up there bareback and told Dave "See ya!" We had a great time, I haven't done that in years and years! Bet I'm gonna be really sore from gripping though. Thank goodness she's a little racking horse and bombproof, I don't know if I would have stayed on if she spooked or trotted! __________________ Those who suffer with the suffering are dancing to the rhythm of God.

08-02-2008, 11:56 PM
Phoenix Halter broke Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 101	LOL. Sound like you had a wonderful time. You maybe sore tomorrow, but I am sure it was worth it.

08-03-2008, 12:00 AM
LuvMyMares Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 160	Sounds like fun! I can't wait till september....It's soooooo hot!! I would love to buy one of those Cashel Bareback Pads for the convenience during the summer. __________________ I Luv my 3 mare's-Cheyanne-Palomino Paint, Butter's-Sorrel Arabian & Katie Lou-Black AQHA

08-03-2008, 06:41 AM
kehlyrsmom Yearling Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington, IL Posts: 677	Sounds like you had a good time. I have not rode bareback in years. I'm not sure if I would be able to get on my mare, as it is I need a 3 steep mounting block when using a saddle.

08-03-2008, 06:49 AM
cameo05 Bombproof Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 8,843	That sounds so fun. But mine are sweating just standing out in the pasture. Yuck. I am glad you had a great time. __________________

08-03-2008, 07:44 AM
equine.trailrider Yearling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 901	We went to Silver Creek to trail ride yesterday and I forgot my girth ~yet again~ so I went bareback. When we got done, my jeans were dripping wet and BLACK!! But it was fun. __________________ -I'll Take A Cold One. Make It A Draft! visit me at http://www.freewebs.com/sunshineacres

08-03-2008, 07:58 AM
divinemisselle Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 6,476	We should all know the joy of riding as such more often! The connectedness and trust between horse and rider is unparalleled! And we don't have pics because..... ?? __________________ Let's all be Naughty this year, And save Santa the trip.

08-03-2008, 08:53 AM
corporate cowgirl Yearling Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 663	We live off of two dead-end dirt roads. When I decide to just ride around home it's 20 minutes of fly spray, picking hooves, saddling, bridling, etc. When my 13-year old decides to ride around home it's 5 minutes of fly spray, picking hooves, maybe a bridle (otherwise it's gaming reins and a halter) and she's off. No saddle, just her on the horse. When did I become such a wimp? I used to ride bareback all the time but now I feel much more safe and secure in a big old western saddle. Good job dproaps--and thanks for reminding me this can be done!

08-05-2008, 08:46 PM
paso_lover Seasoned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sudbury Ontario Canada Posts: 4,558	I did that last summer with Rosario. I thought it was even too hot for the bareback pad, so off we went. Big mistake was was that I should NOT have worn shorts. The crap on my inner thighs once done was just WRONG, white frothy stuff mixed in with the black hairs from the horse . Can you imagine what the non-horsey folk would have thought if they had seen that action __________________ "I wish I was half the rider she thinks she is" \"Some people feel compelled to cut off the heads of others in order to make themselves appear taller\" ---Paramahansa Yoginanda

08-05-2008, 09:49 PM
robertsquarters Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 645	Sounds like you had a wonderful time and a great start to the week.