Understanding why riding to music works...

daisykristy · 10-19-2009, 10:23 AM

I just sing, hum or whistle songs that have the same beat as the gait I'm at. (Usually the walk) That way the horse finds comfort in hearing my voice, it's a "singy tone" which I really think it makes them less spooky. Plus the tempo seems enjoyable to both horse & rider. "Red River Valley" seems to have a very nice tempo, easy to repeat over and over (mainly because I don't know the words

) I often pat my leg while riding to the same beat - must be an obsessive compulsive disorder

My boy is less likely to "call back" to the horses at the barn when I do this too.

Just be careful of using iPods while riding... sometimes it's good to be able to hear noises - and it could be very dangerous on the road.

red00jeep · 10-19-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by daisykristy

Just be careful of using iPods while riding... sometimes it's good to be able to hear noises - and it could be very dangerous on the road.

Yep, always ride with only one earbud in! You always want to be aware of your surroundings.

SunBun · 10-19-2009, 10:42 AM

Sunny LOOOOOVES Lady Gaga

daisykristy · 10-19-2009, 12:26 PM

Emo likes "shake ya tail feathers" (because I told him he does)

Heit · 11-11-2009, 05:35 PM

Great choices guys!! I have been experimenting with diferent types of music depending on what mood my horse is in. If its a cold windy day, then i put on some classical music, (i like the up beat symphony cd from Ruth Poulsen www.ruthhoganpoulsen.com). But if its a boring and lazy day then I use tha salsa CD...really gets me going.

Quick2Skip01 · 11-11-2009, 05:53 PM

I used to listen to the Ipod all the time when I ride.

I wont lie, when I am riding and want a good WP ride, I <3 "Slow Ride" by Foghat.

It just fits perfect with a wonderful WP ride.

I also love to have my Ipod at the bigger shows, where I need to focus. Listening to the Ipod before a class (especially pattern classes) helps me focus on Me, and my horse. Instead of letting my nerves get out of control, or watching my competition. I have had repeatedly better patterns, and rides at the big shows when I listen to the iPod before the class to focus.

John · 11-11-2009, 06:03 PM

Would a person stick to country western if you are doing reining?

Taihoa · 11-12-2009, 12:16 AM

I use music when I ride quite often. Definately keeps me calm and my horses relax quicker.
When I go to dressage rallies and we practice our freestyles there is one lady I simply cannot ride at the same time as. She rides a little 15hh dressage horse and her music throws Tai right out (he is 18.2hh). He really throws his toys when her music is played LOL

Roleysnewmom · 11-12-2009, 10:39 AM

interesting.. If only ipod made those ear buds to fit my horse too.

Circle C · 11-12-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Horsed

I listen to my ipod when I ride all the time. It definitely affects the way I ride!

same here. I hate riding w/o music.

10-19-2009, 10:23 AM	#11
daisykristy Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,028 Images: 163	I just sing, hum or whistle songs that have the same beat as the gait I'm at. (Usually the walk) That way the horse finds comfort in hearing my voice, it's a "singy tone" which I really think it makes them less spooky. Plus the tempo seems enjoyable to both horse & rider. "Red River Valley" seems to have a very nice tempo, easy to repeat over and over (mainly because I don't know the words ) I often pat my leg while riding to the same beat - must be an obsessive compulsive disorder My boy is less likely to "call back" to the horses at the barn when I do this too. Just be careful of using iPods while riding... sometimes it's good to be able to hear noises - and it could be very dangerous on the road. __________________ ´•.¸..(•.¸♥¸.•´')¸.•´ ♥«´¨`´•....Emo....•¨`»♥ .¸.•´ (¸.•♥`•..)`•.¸.

10-19-2009, 12:26 PM	#14
daisykristy Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,028 Images: 163	Emo likes "shake ya tail feathers" (because I told him he does) __________________ ´•.¸..(•.¸♥¸.•´')¸.•´ ♥«´¨`´•....Emo....•¨`»♥ .¸.•´ (¸.•♥`•..)`•.¸.

11-11-2009, 05:53 PM	#16
Quick2Skip01 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 4,683 Images: 344 Blog Entries: 7	I used to listen to the Ipod all the time when I ride. I wont lie, when I am riding and want a good WP ride, I <3 "Slow Ride" by Foghat. It just fits perfect with a wonderful WP ride. I also love to have my Ipod at the bigger shows, where I need to focus. Listening to the Ipod before a class (especially pattern classes) helps me focus on Me, and my horse. Instead of letting my nerves get out of control, or watching my competition. I have had repeatedly better patterns, and rides at the big shows when I listen to the iPod before the class to focus. __________________ 2008 ABRA National Reserve High-Point Amateur Horse Power- (Informal) The extraordinary capacity of the horse to elevate the human spirit. ? Got Dun Factor ?

11-12-2009, 12:16 AM	#18
Taihoa Full Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NZ Posts: 118 Images: 5	I use music when I ride quite often. Definately keeps me calm and my horses relax quicker. When I go to dressage rallies and we practice our freestyles there is one lady I simply cannot ride at the same time as. She rides a little 15hh dressage horse and her music throws Tai right out (he is 18.2hh). He really throws his toys when her music is played LOL __________________ R.I.P Cata - Forever in our hearts 13/10/1991 - 10/11/2009

11-12-2009, 10:39 AM	#19
Roleysnewmom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 347 Images: 12	interesting.. If only ipod made those ear buds to fit my horse too. __________________ ~Shake Rattle n Role (Roley Poley)~ 10yr old 16hh National Show Horse gelding

11-11-2009, 05:35 PM	#15
Heit Full Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 26	Great choices guys!! I have been experimenting with diferent types of music depending on what mood my horse is in. If its a cold windy day, then i put on some classical music, (i like the up beat symphony cd from Ruth Poulsen www.ruthhoganpoulsen.com). But if its a boring and lazy day then I use tha salsa CD...really gets me going.

11-11-2009, 06:03 PM	#17
John Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 3,751 Images: 60	Would a person stick to country western if you are doing reining?

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