How to Gallop Bareback

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: make sure you are comfortable with all the gaits in a saddle

   You must also be comfortable with your horse.
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   Step 2: and in bareback which include the walk

   Never start off with the canter in the ring.
   
   That is just asking for trouble, and for your horse to be overworked. , Be sure to always inspect the ground for holes, dips, etc. before you canter.
   
   Nothing worse than having your horse trip in a hole, and you falling off the horses neck. , You should be leaning slightly forward and be moving with your horse.
   
   If your horse has an uncomfortable gait, it is ok to slightly lean back, almost as if sitting on your pockets (also think of the dressage canter;scoop forward with your pelvis).
   
   You'll know he's galloping by the distinct 4-beat thump, thump, thump, thump.
   
   He'll also be going very fast, but do not panic.
   
   If you panic, the horse will panic too. ,, Do not try to go against your horse's motion, or you will fall off! When in doubt, relax, and let your body go with the motion of your horse. ,
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   Step 3: the trot

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   Step 4: sitting trot

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   Step 5: and canter.

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   Step 6: Make sure your horse is warmed up.

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   Step 7: Ask your horse to canter on flat

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   Step 8: level ground.

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   Step 9: When you are relaxed and your horse is collected

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    Step 10: ask for the gallop by squeezing with both legs

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    Step 11: and keep your legs against the horse so the horse doesn't quit on you.

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    Step 12: Remember not to slam on your horse's back.

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    Step 13: Your pelvis should be moving with your horse in a scooping motion.

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    Step 14: Have fun galloping bareback on your horse!

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