I’m buying a garrocha

[Ample Prosecco]

Anyone else use one? I loved using this. It was so much fun and I think really helped Lottie and improved my seat, body positioning and aids.

 

[Ample Prosecco]

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Benefits according to a lesson I had this weekend are;

1) Helps with posture as makes her more upright through the shoulder as she is naturally looking at it and stepping away from it.
2) A test of training as circles have to be completely round to use it properly
3) Makes me ride better as I only have 1 hand. So need to adjust my shoulders, hips and legs to steer and bend.
4) Immediately highlights problems in rider or horse - offering instant feedback
5) Allows you to train harder movements more easily. A horse can canter a 5m circle (and eventually a 1m circle) round one of these much more easily then in an open arena
6) motivates the horse as they perceive the movements you want to have a purpose.

 

[Cortez]

Yes, I did garrocha work with all my horses, and trained regularly in Spain. It can be both beautiful and extremely useful.

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Oooh I’ll be picking your brains!! I’m at the ‘don’t drop it on my head ‘ stage of learning!

Lottie saw it for the first time yesterday and was totally unfazed. And it really quickly improved her way of going. And my riding. I want to do a lot more of this.

 

[scats]

My friend had Spanish horses (she lived in Spain for years and brought the horses over with her when she came home) and she used to do this regularly.

 

[Caol Ila]

Ooh.... I want one. Not that Hermosa is anywhere near that stage of training and Fin would definitely run far and fast the other way.

 

[Nicnac]

Damn AE! I have just spent 40 minutes watching some very basic and some extremely advanced garrocha work on YouTube rather than going to bed If anyone asks me why I'm tired at work I'll say it's because I was poledancing.

 

[Snowfilly]

I’ve always wanted a go at riding with one of those! Envious.

 

[Quigleyandme]

My horse is 18hh. Would it be long enough?

 

[MuddyMonster]

Looks great Perhaps you should try working equitation AE as part of your break from eventing?

 

[Alibear]

Yes had fun with these on Daisy. They were hard to find at the time, so the other lady on my hard got one of the round stair handrails from B&Q, and it worked quite well.

 

[Mrs. Jingle]

What does it say about me that I speed read the title as OP is going to purchase a Garroter? My imagination briefly ran wild wondering why one would do so, and even more odd why would you let people know you needed one? ☺

 

[humblepie]

What does it say about me that I speed read the title as OP is going to purchase a Garroter? My imagination briefly ran wild wondering why one would do so, and even more odd why would you let people know you needed one? ☺

I read that the same too

 

[Bob notacob]

Bob and mike still scratching heads as to what they are talking about!

 

[Nicnac]

Bob and mike still scratching heads as to what they are talking about!

I could watch this guy for hours!

 

[Bob notacob]

OK but lets see it on the other rein says \Bob

 

[Barlow]

Several on our yard practise with the garrocha or a vara. Our trainer also teaches that work, not just the working equitation side of it. It’s really good fun but your horse needs to be on your aids.

 

[Vodkagirly]

I watched a working equitation demo last week where they were using a garrocha and I definitely think you would enjoy it in a break from eventing. While there is obstacles, it's more about the style and training than doing them fast with a lot in common with the movements we do at liberty eg turn on forehand, rein back, turn on haunches

 

[littleshetland]

Does anyone know if there's someone or somewhere in the west of England, preferably somerset area, that would help train with a garrocha? My PRE is always keen to learn new things, I honestly wouldn't have a clue how to begin this on my own...

 

[Hobo2]

Little Shetland not with the garrocha but there is a lady sally bell in Somerset who does working equitation which is great fun and a bit different. All the tasks you do help improve flexibility ect . I did my first clinic with her on Friday and it was fun . I hope she comes back to Dorset soon.
The girl that did best with the vara was on a Spanish horse!

 

[Barlow]

Does anyone know if there's someone or somewhere in the west of England, preferably somerset area, that would help train with a garrocha? My PRE is always keen to learn new things, I honestly wouldn't have a clue how to begin this on my own...

I’ll send you a PM

 

[MidChristmasCrisis]

Every day is a school day..knew nothing about this as a training aid. I’m very impressed but not sure I’m dexterous or strong enough these days lol. I’m guessing a garden canE won’t cut the mustard??

 

[Pink Gorilla]

Does anyone know if there's someone or somewhere in the west of England, preferably somerset area, that would help train with a garrocha? My PRE is always keen to learn new things, I honestly wouldn't have a clue how to begin this on my own...

Joe Midgley in the East teaches garrocha. Maybe he could point you in the direction of someone closer to you?

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[little_critter]

Where did you get your garrocha? We are just starting to dabble in WE and I think the garrocha work looks amazing.

 

[Ample Prosecco]

Where did you get your garrocha? We are just starting to dabble in WE and I think the garrocha work looks amazing.

Sorry just seen this. Off Joe. He sells light plastic beginner ones. The real ones weight a tonne!