Beginner Riders Most Common Mistakes: What Every Rider Needs to Know

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  • čas přidán 3. 07. 2019
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    It has been my experience that no matter what level rider you are, there are certain foundational aspects of riding that just aren’t being taught correctly today. These areas are foundational meaning if the rider is not educated or made aware, they are missing major pieces that will continue to affect their ability to ride well, progress as they should and communicate effectively with their horse.
    It continues to bother me greatly how little most of the leading equine professionals know when it comes to teaching a correct riding foundation. A foundation means you study a curriculum, learning the building blocks, or A, B, C’s, that are necessary to development and achieving the level of success - whatever that is, you are striving for.
    Foundation training is an entity in and of itself and one we will lightly touch upon in another blog post. For now, let’s focus on a few of the most common areas neglected or never taught to the rider that keep the rider stagnate, frustrated and from reaching their goals:
    1) Permission to get on & Pre-flight to Riding
    2) Balancing relaxation and poise in the rider’s body when in movement
    3) Correct focal point
    4) Correct hand position
    5) Correct upper body position
    6) Correct saddle and seat position
    7) Correct leg position
    8) Correct foot position - with stirrup or without
    9) Proper Contact and rein length
    10) How to begin your riding warm up - what areas to focus on: big walk with a focus on lengthening the stride, stretching and relaxation. Getting in rhythm with your horse’s movement during this time so you create the level of endorphins necessary to create relaxation and synergy in you both. Also checking your body, aids and level of responsiveness in your horse during this time.
    #equestrian #horsetraining #horses #carolinebeste #taoofhorsemanship #masterymembership #horsetrainer #holistichorsemanship #ilovehorses #happyhorses #horsebackriding #ridinghorses #walktrot

Komentáře • 43

  • @ellieelizabeth5627
    @ellieelizabeth5627 Před 5 lety +8

    Thank you! Well said. These days everywhere you look there is a horse "trainer." I've always secretly laughed at this even though I DON'T consider myself an expert. I loved horses my whole life but I'm only riding for 25 yrs. But in those 25 years I'm CONSTANTLY learning, a person is never done learning when it comes to a horse and only a fool would think they know it all. I also see way too many 20 year old "instructors." Not for me, thank you. Give me that older, experienced, had-their-ass-slammed-in-the-dirt, teacher. I learn the most from them. Love your videos, keep 'em coming please.

  • @bethstaiano387
    @bethstaiano387 Před 5 lety +4

    Good for you, Caroline. My riding coach has been teaching centered riding for over 30 years. I have been taking lessons with her for over a year, and just started cantering and trotting over poles. Jami is amazing and really knows her stuff.

  • @nancyk3615
    @nancyk3615 Před 5 lety +1

    Well said! I worked on the racetrack for 35 yrs. I've noticed how the trainers i've sent my saddle horses to are good riders but have absolutley no idea about stable management, health care, doctoring, trailer loading, etc. yet they think they're professional. The old time horsemen and women taught me so much about those things.I was fortunate to have known them.

  • @joebertucci813
    @joebertucci813 Před 3 lety

    Everything you say makes perfect sense. I want to start over from the beginning. I know absolutely nothing other than I have spent hundreds of hours mounted (forwards and backwards) and some in a saddle . I have walked, jogged, trotted, extended trotted, loped, cantered, hand galloped, and full galloped. I even paced once and racked a few times. Besides that, I am totally green. 👍

  • @alejandrasegura8411
    @alejandrasegura8411 Před 5 lety +1

    Bravo!!! Sooo true! Thank you!

  • @rachealsingell3857
    @rachealsingell3857 Před 2 lety

    I am one of those older women who is owning a horse for the first time! I enjoy your videos and they’re so helpful. Especially the riding ones because I do t own a saddle yet. Again. Thanks so very much

    • @TaoofHorsemanship
      @TaoofHorsemanship  Před 2 lety

      Hi Racheal and Welcome! Great to hear how my videos and training method are working for you and your horse. I have a full course dedicated to teaching you how to ride with a true independent seat, balanced, with confidence and safety. Please click here for details: www.taoofhorsemanship.com/bitless-and-balanced-riding-masterclass

  • @uncledebo44ch23
    @uncledebo44ch23 Před 4 lety +1

    Hi, love your honesty and the dedication to training these horses correctly! 👍😊👍

  • @andreaburke6009
    @andreaburke6009 Před 5 lety +2

    Well said so agree👍

  • @chelseajdequestrian6438
    @chelseajdequestrian6438 Před 5 lety +4

    Keep up the good work! Really good information! Sending love from michigan 🤗💛💚🧡❤💙

    • @sarahnystrom8517
      @sarahnystrom8517 Před 5 lety +1

      Chelsea D hi, I live in Michigan too😃😆😆 Michigan is the best

    • @chelseajdequestrian6438
      @chelseajdequestrian6438 Před 5 lety

      @@sarahnystrom8517 yes maam! It sure is a great state :] lucky us right?! 🤗

    • @sarahnystrom8517
      @sarahnystrom8517 Před 5 lety +1

      Chelsea D right. It has everything from lakes that could be mistaked as oceans, a peninsula, and not too hot not cold weather. Good fudge too. Up north I mean they have really good fudge.

  • @arthurhadley5699
    @arthurhadley5699 Před 4 lety

    job well done,impressive reume.

  • @KingsMom831
    @KingsMom831 Před 3 lety

    Freaking love these ones! She almost never does this.
    If we think about it🤔 everything she is saying is spot on. She has the experience, which has developed into expertise.
    This is all just common sense

    • @TaoofHorsemanship
      @TaoofHorsemanship  Před 3 lety +1

      Thank you so much Kings Mom! We will be launching the new course soon!!!!

  • @katherineheufel6953
    @katherineheufel6953 Před 3 lety

    Where is part 2?

  • @sscliche
    @sscliche Před 5 lety

    awesome

  • @notafan6
    @notafan6 Před 5 lety

    Where are you located?

  • @yeahok2790
    @yeahok2790 Před 5 lety

    Wish you were a little closer!
    While I really liked and enjoyed the lessons I’ve taken I feel like there wasn’t a foundation being built.

    • @TaoofHorsemanship
      @TaoofHorsemanship  Před 5 lety

      Hi Yeah Ok and Welcome! Many of my students are from all over the US and World. They come for weekly immersions here at my facility to learn with me and my school masters. I also have the largest and most comprehensive online training academy courses for people and horses! Please visit my website to learn more about both www.taoofhorsemanship.com/education

  • @kklima327
    @kklima327 Před 9 měsíci

    But, do we get live access to you?

    • @TaoofHorsemanship
      @TaoofHorsemanship  Před 9 měsíci

      Hi Kim and Welcome! You can visit my website to see the many ways you can connect with me www.taoofhorsemanship.com/, from coaching to online learning, in-person learning. You can also email me Caroline@taoofhorsemanship.com

  • @vivianfreitaswithazhomesty4532

    I like your method, but you yourself said you were self taught starting at 15…
    This speech sort of counters the way your method began. Just an observation.
    That said, I do like your methods much better than most I see on CZcams

  • @mygemmagirl
    @mygemmagirl Před 5 lety

    Karen Rohlf is a fantastic dressage instructor who also lives in Florida. Have you heard of her?

    • @TaoofHorsemanship
      @TaoofHorsemanship  Před 5 lety

      Hi Mygemmagirl and Welcome! Yes I have. I also teach dressage. Many of my students are from all over the US and World come for weekly immersions here at my facility to learn with me and my school masters. I also have the largest and most comprehensive online training academy courses for people and horses! Please visit my website to learn more about both www.taoofhorsemanship.com/education

  • @winstonschannel1479
    @winstonschannel1479 Před 4 lety

    I am 11 and I have “instructed” my little cousin. It wasn’t stuff like framing, it was more like the basics. Walk, trot, canter. No jumps. It wasn’t even on a real horse. I want to be an instructor but I am not and don’t think I am. Not that you said that just explaining myself 😂.

  • @MsGroovalicious
    @MsGroovalicious Před 5 lety +1

    Too bad that I don'd live out by you... I'd apprentice from you.

    • @TaoofHorsemanship
      @TaoofHorsemanship  Před 5 lety

      Hi MsGroovalicious and Welcome! You don't have to live near me to learn or apprentice! I am about to release my new Tao of Horsemanship MasterMembership™ Program. It is the largest and most comprehensive online training academy for people and horses, offering over 300 step-by-step instructional videos! It is the prerequisite for my online apprenticeship certification. Please visit my website to sign up for the MasterMembership™ Program email notification www.taoofhorsemanship.com/education

  • @Roy1
    @Roy1 Před 5 lety +10

    "what every rider should know part 1" I have learned nothing. Just listened to another woman ranting!

    • @sarahnystrom8517
      @sarahnystrom8517 Před 5 lety +1

      Roy Hetherington shut up. This is only part one part two is going to be more info.

    • @Roy1
      @Roy1 Před 5 lety +3

      @@sarahnystrom8517 I can't wait. More ranting.

    • @sarahnystrom8517
      @sarahnystrom8517 Před 5 lety

      Roy Hetherington your so arrogant. This is just a part one so she’s giving an intro.

    • @jonseymouse
      @jonseymouse Před 5 lety +3

      @@Roy1 a man ranting about ranting. You're doing your job well.

    • @sarahnystrom8517
      @sarahnystrom8517 Před 4 lety

      Zeeba Neighba thank you

  • @cassieb1860
    @cassieb1860 Před 5 lety

    I've had trail horses for over 20 years and never had a riding lesson. Why? Because I have never felt comfortable having a 20 something "teaching" me. The few trainers I have found that are older only want to train people that are going to show. Why is that? Riding horses in any discipline still has to have foundations, right?

    • @TaoofHorsemanship
      @TaoofHorsemanship  Před 5 lety

      Hi Cassie! Becoming a professional horse trainer and instructor is done very differently in Europe. You have to go to school and apprentice so you have a good foundation, education, experience and mentoring. Unfortunately it's not the same here in the States:( What I recommend is researching and asking the right questions, conducting an interview with the instructor if need be (if website, credentials, referrals aren't enough) so you can assess what they know or don't know. I would also want to see my instructor teach, train and ride before I sign up. If they have plenty of videos to watch, that should be enough too

  • @tiajewels2820
    @tiajewels2820 Před 5 lety +5

    Please please wear a helmet, save your noggin... no matter how great a horse is, landing on your head only takes a split second...and we want you around for as long as we can have you.

    • @galinasandorova5046
      @galinasandorova5046 Před 5 lety +1

      please, stop this helmet nonsense... it is her choise, so respect it...

    • @marianupton7520
      @marianupton7520 Před 5 lety +1

      @@galinasandorova5046 western riders never wear helmets and nobody makes a big deal of it ....i wonder how many injuries occur western no helmet vs english with helmet

    • @tashakline2182
      @tashakline2182 Před 5 lety +1

      Helmets cant protect your neck. They also give some individuals a false sense of security. Please use common sense.

  • @lpettigrew3401
    @lpettigrew3401 Před 4 lety

    Get to the point geez