Horse Riding Without Stirrups [No Stirrup November Challenge]!

In this video Pippa and I review Horse Riding without stirrups and how to get the most out of the No Stirrup November Challenge that many horse riding students are looking forward to!

If you are new to riding working without stirrups for short periods of time at the walk and trot can help you gain strength and balance. You will strengthen your core over time and feel more confident and balanced in the saddle. Do this work at the end of your riding lessons when you and your horse are warmed up!

Let me know how this challenge goes for you.

VIDEO AND SOUND
Cambox Helmet Camera V4 Pro
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MUSIC

My Horse
My Horse: Pippa
Epiphany ZA (Straight Egyptian Arabian)
Thee Desperado X Fantaasy by Mishaal HP

Chapters:
00:00 Horse Riding Without Stirrups: No Stirrup November Challenge
00:50 This Challenge is done in the Hunter/Jumper world and also by Dressage students
01:32 My recommendations for this challenge is to do it in increments
01:50 Drop Your stirrups for the last 10 or 15 minutes of your lesson
02:06 Bring stirrups up over the horse's withers crossing them in front
02:23 Start at the walk and get the feel of your legs draping down
02:46 Stirrups are meant to assist us in balancing in the saddle
03:19 Gripping with legs causes riders to lose stirrups
04:39 Exercised you can do at the Walk
04:58 Sitting trot without stirrups
05:39 Get to a point where you feel secure and balanced in the saddle
06:08 Do no stirrup work when both you and your horse are warmed up

[TiffanyINC]

Great video and what a patient, lovely pony!

[TheOldMayfieldPlace]

While I've never done this formally in November, I ride bareback routinely to improve my balance. Nice video, VRA Fam.

[WeberEnthusiast]

Great Video VRA family keep up the great content

[debdunster]

I am planning to ride with no stirrups for at least a few minutes twice a week in November. It will be good therapy for my back as well.

[HopeandFutureDevotions]

This very informative! Thanks for this. -Hanna VRA

[debdunster]

Walk walk trot...over ground rails as well.

[tonymaurice]

Greeks and Assyrians didn't use stirrups in their battles, ancient rock art confirms it

[LotzofClients]

Wow, sounds so hard, and impressive you did this for months! VRA FB group member and just sub'd Do you think one has to start with riding at an early age to learn to ride? Any benefits for someone over 50 to take up horse riding as an activity? Like good for back, hips or is it hard on them? Trying to take up new activities as I become an empty nester, and took up lap swimming for healthy, but I've always wanted to try horse riding, but a bit nervous, honestly.