Gearing Up for Galloping

Galloping is one of the most therapeutic exercises a horse can do, releasing tension and stiffness in the back and hindquarters.

Shorten Your Stirrups By One Or Two Holes

This helps you ride in a lighter seat up off the horse’s back.

Now Come Up In A Half-Seat

Lighten the reins, and encourage your horse to move a little faster.

Try To Travel Around 10 Miles Per Hour

Not faster or slower. This is not an out-of-control speed, just a brisk effort.

Continue Around The Perimeter Of The Arena Or On A Very Large Circle

(No Smaller Than 40 Meters) For 30 Seconds.

Take A Short Break

By jogging around for 30 seconds.

Repeat This Four Times

Once horses learn that galloping involves a fair amount of sustained work, it ceases to be thrilling. Horses that are initially excited or reactive about the freedom of galloping learn that it’s just another part of their work week, but you must help them get over that initial hurdle.