It can be a challenge to ride bareback.It is an excellent way to bond with your horse and improve your balance.
Step 1: The walk, the trot, sitting trot and canter are all in bareback, so make sure you are comfortable with them.
You need to be comfortable with your horse.
Step 2: Make sure your horse is warm.
The canter should not be used in the ring.It's just asking for trouble and for your horse to be tired.
Step 3: On a level ground, get your horse to canter.
It is important to always inspect the ground for holes, dips, etc.It's before you canter.A trip in a hole is worse than falling off a horse.
Step 4: When you are relaxed and your horse is collected, ask for the gallop by squeezing with both legs and keeping your legs against the horse so it doesn't quit on you.
You should be moving with your horse.It is a good idea to lean back if your horse has an uncomfortable gait, just as if you are sitting on your pockets.You'll know he's galloping by the distinct thump, thump and thump noises.Do not panic as he will be going very fast.The horse will also panic if you panic.
Step 5: Don't slam on your horse's back.
Step 6: Your horse should be in a scooping motion.
You will fall off if you try to go against your horse's motion.Let your body go with the motion of your horse when in doubt.