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twenty-one(ish). female. canadian. slight photographer. riding for 17 years. horseless equestrian.
“Dare To Bare” Bareback Show Jumping @ Blenheim Horse Trials on Flickr.
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sometimes i think about cantering my horse bareback…
then i’m like “haha, oh wait, i value my life”
you should re-prioritize your life because it’s way too worth it
hell, I jump my horses bareback. SOMETIMES BRIDLELESS.
Once you get accustomed, it’s not as hard as it looks. Of course for bridleless the horse has to be well trained.
sometimes when I was cantering my pony bareback, I would realize that I would have to do a downward transition to the trot. it’s sometimes terrifying, bumping all over the place.
but agree, it’s a lot of fun. especially jumping. I was riding bareback, and someone came to randomly look at my pony (who was for sale). I was too lazy to get my saddle, so I showed him to them bareback, full courses and all. so much fun.
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@2 months ago with 30 notesspanish riding school, vienna
It’s one of the most amazing places, the horses and the place are just fabulous
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I’m not trying to start an argument or anything, this is your personal opinion, but I hate when people say this. I’m going to use the probably overused example, however it’s perfect, of eric lamaze, who came from nothing and went to #1 in the world.
Yes, and in what decade was Eric Lamaze a “young rider”? Your point is invalid. There was a point prior to the (and in) 90s where it seemed like many riders who weren’t necessarily wealthy could work towards a secure place in the horse world, but my experiences haven’t led me to believe that is still the case. I recall many older riders who were bitter, and would actually try to sabotage and ruin young riders out of jealousy that maybe they’ll get to accomplish something they couldn’t. I also only know of a few younger riders (early 30s now) who work extremely hard and have only gotten to the status of young horse trainer and schooler. There are few who worked hard, had little money and got to catch ride awesome horses and make a name for themselves. All the people I can think of are in their 30s at the youngest.
alright, getting rid of the time gap. I know lots of people my age (22) who didn’t come from money, and now compete internationally or are well on their way to. they worked their asses off to get where they are. I’m not saying it will happened to everyone, I’m just saying it’s not impossible. using money as an excuse is a bit close-minded and defeatist. I never once heard these people complain that money was an issue.