Galloping Bareback

[ploddypop]

Does anyone know how to sit a gallop bareback? I can't find it on the internet anywhere.

[pmjblue]

you sit and hang on! - It is not safe though, what if horse trips or shies, you dont have much to keep your balance? I broke my back when a horse tripped, and fell over, and I wasnt bareback. Honestly though until you have been party to, or witnessed a bad riding accident you can be quite adventurous, but these things do happen. take care.

[Annie K]

If you must do it then for goodness sake make certain you have your heels hard down and grip very firmly with your legs; hang on to the mane too.

[lankeela]

lean well forward, grip the mane with your hands, or throw them round the neck, turn your feet in and grip round the horses belly, and pray!

[Bellringer]

Roman cavalry did not have saddles and they fought OK on horseback. Nor did American Indians have saddles in the old 'Wild West'. I reckon it must just take a lot of practice.
I have heard that the Household Cavalry have to go over jumps (small ones) and take off the saddle and hold it over their heads whilst going over said jumps.
Like I said, lots of practice.