Stunt tricks

princesskristin · 11-26-2006, 09:36 PM

Hey everyone, a friend asked me this and I didn't know what to tell her, so I thought one of you may know so that I may tell my friend (who was just curious by the way). How do you get a horse(like the trick horses) to go down to where they will let you on their backs. I hope I asked that right, thats the way my friend asked me.

Hola · 11-27-2006, 06:50 AM

Do you mean a one legged bow ?
Or do you mean the praying bow?

princesskristin · 12-04-2006, 10:41 PM

I think it is just where the horse goes down on both legs to let a rider on?

Hola · 12-05-2006, 05:38 AM

like there kneeling?

You can even teach them to park out to get on easier...

ToveroMom · 12-05-2006, 06:17 AM

That is pretty tough on a horse to get up bearing their weight and that of the tack and rider.
Tell her to get a mounting block instead

babycakes · 12-05-2006, 10:36 AM

It crossed my mind to get Lestat to do that, though not until he is much older of course.

When he bows, he goes down really low and puts hid head practically in the dirt. My thinking was to get him used to me just leaning on him when he bows down. Just touching his back at first. And asking him to hold it for longer.

Now I don't know if I'll ever get on him like this. But the thought did cross my mind.

Drafty · 12-05-2006, 03:55 PM

I think it is more beneficial to teach your horse to stretch its body out, than to teach it to bow. Sure, bowing looks cool, but it will only serve to hurt your horseâ€™s knees (in my experience). Some horses will even fall over. Teach your horse (or, I believe in your case, your friendâ€™s horse) to â€œposeâ€ on command with its front legs out in front and its hind legs way out in back. I canâ€™t really describe how it should look, but basically your horseâ€™s body is stretched out and its belly is lower to the ground. This is natural for horses; they do it all the time when they urinate. If you very slowly introduce weight, and if the horse is posed properly, it will strengthen their back muscles (horses carry your weight with their belly muscles). Whatever you decide to do, good luck! â€œTrick trainingâ€ is a fun and rewarding process when done correctly.

Edited to add: Also as someone else has already pointed out, if it is possible, use a mounting block. This is the best thing for your horse and your tack that you can do!

11-26-2006, 09:36 PM
princesskristin Coming two Join Date: May 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,596	Stunt tricks Hey everyone, a friend asked me this and I didn't know what to tell her, so I thought one of you may know so that I may tell my friend (who was just curious by the way). How do you get a horse(like the trick horses) to go down to where they will let you on their backs. I hope I asked that right, thats the way my friend asked me. __________________ Sometimes you just got to take a ride of faith.

11-27-2006, 06:50 AM
Hola Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dillsburg , Pa Posts: 631	Do you mean a one legged bow ? Or do you mean the praying bow?

12-04-2006, 10:41 PM
princesskristin Coming two Join Date: May 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,596	I think it is just where the horse goes down on both legs to let a rider on? __________________ Sometimes you just got to take a ride of faith.

12-05-2006, 05:38 AM
Hola Yearling Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dillsburg , Pa Posts: 631	like there kneeling? You can even teach them to park out to get on easier...

12-05-2006, 06:17 AM
ToveroMom Pasture Pet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cleveland TX Posts: 15,775	That is pretty tough on a horse to get up bearing their weight and that of the tack and rider. Tell her to get a mounting block instead __________________ In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary. Aaron Rose

12-05-2006, 10:36 AM
babycakes Coming two Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,586	It crossed my mind to get Lestat to do that, though not until he is much older of course. When he bows, he goes down really low and puts hid head practically in the dirt. My thinking was to get him used to me just leaning on him when he bows down. Just touching his back at first. And asking him to hold it for longer. Now I don't know if I'll ever get on him like this. But the thought did cross my mind. __________________ Jena <3

12-05-2006, 03:55 PM
Drafty Long Yearling Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,106	I think it is more beneficial to teach your horse to stretch its body out, than to teach it to bow. Sure, bowing looks cool, but it will only serve to hurt your horseâ€™s knees (in my experience). Some horses will even fall over. Teach your horse (or, I believe in your case, your friendâ€™s horse) to â€œposeâ€ on command with its front legs out in front and its hind legs way out in back. I canâ€™t really describe how it should look, but basically your horseâ€™s body is stretched out and its belly is lower to the ground. This is natural for horses; they do it all the time when they urinate. If you very slowly introduce weight, and if the horse is posed properly, it will strengthen their back muscles (horses carry your weight with their belly muscles). Whatever you decide to do, good luck! â€œTrick trainingâ€ is a fun and rewarding process when done correctly. Edited to add: Also as someone else has already pointed out, if it is possible, use a mounting block. This is the best thing for your horse and your tack that you can do! __________________ "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated." - Mahatma Gandhi