Riding a bouncy horse

[meleeka]

Hypothetical question.

What’s the secret for someone that is used to riding ponies to switch to a bouncy horse and not fly out of the saddle in trot? Is it teqhnique or fitness?

 

[JFTDWS]

Both... And a really good bra

 

[exracehorse]

Balance. Using your core and back.

 

[HufflyPuffly]

Core strength (rider) and getting the horse soft over their back.

 

[Desert_rider]

Getting your balance and getting used to that particular horses way of moving. If you are riding the horse frequently, it is something you will very quickly become accustomed to.

 

[Pinkvboots]

Agree with Alex a horse will always feel more bouncy if they are hollow and not in a soft outline, having bouncy Arabs I know having a strong core and a good seat helps.

 

[Green Bean]

Not sure on your fitness, but that plays a huge part. Ponies to horses shouldn't take too much of a transition, but some horses are a lot 'bouncier' than others so it is not necessarily just the fact that they are horses not ponies.

 

[Lintel]

Core!.... my god it's good for your core!