getting a little bored....

Gallop N Gal · 07-19-2006, 04:35 PM

Im kind of bored with riding in circles. All I do is ride(walk,trot,canter) in a circle.... Its getting very boring. I need suggestions on what to do. My dad doesnt let me jump(even though I do it in secret,shhhhh!!!)

I would prefer to do it bareback. I need somthing new to do, no showing though. Any suggestions??

born2ride_33 · 07-19-2006, 04:37 PM

Can you trail ride? Or maybe play games on horseback?

minilove · 07-19-2006, 04:39 PM

Trail rides are always a blast. Do some figure 8s or get a friend and ride some drill work. Get a book of games and see if there is anything you can do.

horsegurl146 · 07-19-2006, 05:27 PM

Go for a trail ride! If there aren't any trails near you, could you trailer to some?
*Try riding bareback w/dollar bills under your thighs. Try not to lose them.
*Teach your horse a cool trick like shaking hands.
*Bring some "scary" things down to the arena and practice not being spooky. Tarps, plastic bags, spray bottles, bag of cans.
*If you ride western, hook a rope to the horn and drag something behind you. I've used tires, bags of cans, and buckets before.

Here's a website I found with some games: http://www.raspberryridge.com/Kids GamesOnHorseback.htm
And there are some fun-looking tips from Parelli about 3/4 of the way down this site: http://www.todayshorse.com/Articles/RidingAsFun.htm

Have fun! Hope these help!

Gallop N Gal · 07-19-2006, 05:32 PM

Thanks for the website!! I'll have to try some of those!!

prettyqtrs · 07-19-2006, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by horsegurl146

Go for a trail ride! If there aren't any trails near you, could you trailer to some?
*Bring some "scary" things down to the arena and practice not being spooky. Tarps, plastic bags, spray bottles, bag of cans.
*If you ride western, hook a rope to the horn and drag something behind you. I've used tires, bags of cans, and buckets before.

Those are some good suggestions! Try dragging barrels, logs, etc. behind you. Walk over tarps, wood, etc. Shake some rocks in a milk jug, crackle a plastic bottle, etc. Be creative. You can some fun while you are exposing your horse to various items, going on trail rides, etc.

Best wishes!

Barn_Brat · 07-19-2006, 05:43 PM

Do you take lessons? Lessons give you a goal and they always inform me what to work on with me and my horse.

HorseBliss · 07-19-2006, 05:46 PM

deff go for a trail if u can. its no fun if ur both ring sour!!

mamaalwaysrides · 07-19-2006, 06:22 PM

Do you have a riding club in your area you could join. you could meet friends, go on trail rides and have game days.

ps thanks for all the ideas about desensitizing a horse i'm going to try some

Zoomarsgirl · 07-19-2006, 06:27 PM

-No stirrups
-Trail rides
-Trotting over caveletti
-Walk over a tarp
-Lead changes
-Try some dressage work
-Backing
-Transitions

That's all I can think of!

07-19-2006, 04:35 PM	#1
Gallop N Gal Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Land O' Cheese Posts: 4,238 Images: 767 Blog Entries: 2	getting a little bored.... Im kind of bored with riding in circles. All I do is ride(walk,trot,canter) in a circle.... Its getting very boring. I need suggestions on what to do. My dad doesnt let me jump(even though I do it in secret,shhhhh!!!) I would prefer to do it bareback. I need somthing new to do, no showing though. Any suggestions?? __________________ *It Takes More Muscles to Frown* ......Than to Smile!**

07-19-2006, 04:37 PM	#2
born2ride_33 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,648 Images: 245	Can you trail ride? Or maybe play games on horseback? __________________ (}--{) **Taylor...3 barrels, 2 hearts, 1 passion (}--{) Yankee's Lucky Boy - '97 Palomino Paint Gelding Dana - '03 Silver Dapple Shetland Pony Mare Tucker was voted MOST AMAZING HORSE and BEST SOLID PAINT GELDING on HGS!!**

07-19-2006, 04:39 PM	#3
minilove Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,813 Images: 90 Blog Entries: 1	Trail rides are always a blast. Do some figure 8s or get a friend and ride some drill work. Get a book of games and see if there is anything you can do. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQvNKTjPR78 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeP5nkW3qk4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFgugBXXlsQ

07-19-2006, 05:27 PM	#4
horsegurl146 Full Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: On the Northern CA coast Posts: 100 Images: 12	Go for a trail ride! If there aren't any trails near you, could you trailer to some? Try riding bareback w/dollar bills under your thighs. Try not to lose them. Teach your horse a cool trick like shaking hands. Bring some "scary" things down to the arena and practice not being spooky. Tarps, plastic bags, spray bottles, bag of cans. If you ride western, hook a rope to the horn and drag something behind you. I've used tires, bags of cans, and buckets before. Here's a website I found with some games: http://www.raspberryridge.com/Kids GamesOnHorseback.htm And there are some fun-looking tips from Parelli about 3/4 of the way down this site: http://www.todayshorse.com/Articles/RidingAsFun.htm Have fun! Hope these help! __________________ Jessika

07-19-2006, 05:32 PM	#5
Gallop N Gal Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Land O' Cheese Posts: 4,238 Images: 767 Blog Entries: 2	Thanks for the website!! I'll have to try some of those!! __________________ *It Takes More Muscles to Frown* ......Than to Smile!**

07-19-2006, 05:43 PM	#7
Barn_Brat Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,302 Images: 7 Blog Entries: 5	Do you take lessons? Lessons give you a goal and they always inform me what to work on with me and my horse.

07-19-2006, 05:46 PM	#8
HorseBliss Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IN MY OWN STATE OF MIND Posts: 4,060 Images: 386	deff go for a trail if u can. its no fun if ur both ring sour!! __________________ "Dream it ya fkin dreamers." - Dane Cook $Proud member of the Thoroughbred Club$ ☼Proud member of the Hunter/Jumper Club☼ I been SNOWBALLED!

07-19-2006, 06:22 PM	#9
mamaalwaysrides Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,160 Images: 28	Do you have a riding club in your area you could join. you could meet friends, go on trail rides and have game days. ps thanks for all the ideas about desensitizing a horse i'm going to try some

07-19-2006, 06:27 PM	#10
Zoomarsgirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hicktown, Virginia Posts: 7,565 Images: 282	-No stirrups -Trail rides -Trotting over caveletti -Walk over a tarp -Lead changes -Try some dressage work -Backing -Transitions That's all I can think of! __________________ -Jennifer Country & Zoomar. Rest in peace handsome boys, you will forever be missed. <3

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