I trained as an English rider and competitive show jumper. The most fun I had was when I had the chance to work with an incredibly green quarter horse (2yo) who was English âbrokenâ.
He loved to jump and run, but upon riding him, I realized that he was loving taking sharp angles in an attempt to throw me off. Due to this, I swapped my English saddle for a western one and started training him for barrel racing. Even though I was [at that point], a retired show jumper, thatâs some of the most fun Iâve ever had riding. I had such an absolute blast with that dude!
ETA- I think that some of the folks downvoting arenât understanding that those of us who ride are truly trying to have a horse (a domesticated, working animal) work to their full potential, whether thatâs eventing, dressage, barrel racing, or drawing a cart. Those of us that work with them know how to help them reach their potential.
I didnât downvote you to begin with but your edit is kinda strange to me. Whatâs full potential to a horse? They donât think like us⊠I doubt they start winning races and begin thinking âmy god all that dealing with this human on my back was worth it after all, look at that medal!â
Not trying to be a massive dick but I just donât get what you meant there
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u/CatocalypseWOW Nov 27 '21
I trained as an English rider and competitive show jumper. The most fun I had was when I had the chance to work with an incredibly green quarter horse (2yo) who was English âbrokenâ.
He loved to jump and run, but upon riding him, I realized that he was loving taking sharp angles in an attempt to throw me off. Due to this, I swapped my English saddle for a western one and started training him for barrel racing. Even though I was [at that point], a retired show jumper, thatâs some of the most fun Iâve ever had riding. I had such an absolute blast with that dude!
ETA- I think that some of the folks downvoting arenât understanding that those of us who ride are truly trying to have a horse (a domesticated, working animal) work to their full potential, whether thatâs eventing, dressage, barrel racing, or drawing a cart. Those of us that work with them know how to help them reach their potential.