Talk:Bareback riding

Who?
Are there societies were bareback riding is/was common? American Indians? Neolitical Eurasians? --Error (talk) 01:39, 16 June 2009 (UTC)


 * The saddle was not invented until around 200 AD, so everyone started out riding bareback. It really isn't that noteworthy. And everyone quickly figured out ways to at least pad the horse if they spent much time riding!  I suppose down the road this article could be expanded a bit on the history stuff, but to do so also would require more material on the downside of bareback riding.  All of which needs sources.  Just takes time.  Ah, another task for WP Equine...  Montanabw (talk) 21:58, 18 June 2009 (UTC)

Bareback pads
There needs to be some mention of bareback pads since they don't have a separate article. White Arabian mare (talk) 15:19, 28 August 2015 (UTC)


 * You've got a point. I do own one, maybe I'll go throw it on a horse and take some photos.  The problem is that the horses are sooooo fat right now! ;-) If you want to propose a section and find some source material below here at the talk page, I'll do the cleanup and formatting, then we can pop it in the article.   Montanabw (talk)  23:54, 29 August 2015 (UTC)


 * I have one as well, I'll see if I can find some good references somewhere. It comes in handy for not getting horse sweat all over your pants. White Arabian mare (talk) 01:33, 30 August 2015 (UTC)


 * Or, more to the point, HAIR!  Montanabw (talk)  05:01, 30 August 2015 (UTC)

I will park a few sources I can find (amongst all the promotional ads) below.

Bareback pad sandbox
Article additions here:

A bareback pad can be used to make bareback riding more comfortable for both the rider and horse. The pad may also be used to help keep the rider's clothes clean. Bareback pads are commonly shaped like English saddle pads and are available in many colors and fabrics, most commonly felt, wool, or synthetic materials. They are attached with a girths. Some have stirrups, although these are associated with a higher risk of injury if a fallen rider's foot is caught in the stirrup. Pads with stirrups may also injure the horse's back due to a lack of a tree. Bareback pads are also popular with individuals who believe riding bareback creates a greater bond between horse and rider.

Bareback pads cannot be used as a substitute for a saddle and they can be prone to twisting around the barrel of the horse. Some instructors believe that a novice should never be allowed to go bareback until they have mastered riding with a saddle, and that bareback pads give a false sense of security; others feel that bareback is necessary to develop a new rider's balance, and the pads assist by keeping the rider from getting as sore as they would otherwise. 

— Preceding unsigned comment added by White Arabian mare (talk • contribs) 03:02, 6 September 2015 (UTC)

Sources:
 * http://www.thehorse.com/articles/32489/studying-the-rider-saddle-horse-interface }riding bareback was associated with higher average and maximal pressure on the horse's back than riding with a saddle, and the pressure was concentrated beneath the rider’s seat bones..."
 * http://www.equinespot.com/bareback-horse-riding.html Pro-bareback riding, notes advantages of a pad
 * http://equineink.com/2008/07/13/no-stirrups-on-bareback-pads-please/ notes why you don't want the ones with stirrups
 * http://practicalhorsemanmag.com/article/the-biomechanics-of-riding-bareback-11762 drawbacks of a pad, a bit too dismissive of back issues
 * http://www.training-horses-naturally.com/bareback-pads.html (this one is a bit iffy because it's a sales site, but it points out several legitimate concerns about bareback pads)
 * http://www.equusite.com/articles/riding/ridingStylesBareback.shtml (this source mentions the pads with stirrups, which I think should never be used not only due to poor placement but also because they put pressure on the horse's spine, but they give a few safety caveats)
 * http://www.ebay.com/gds/Bareback-Pads-Beware-/10000000006663788/g.html (not sure if ebay is an RS, but I agree with the writer...)


 * Go ahead and pop it into the article, I made a few phrasing tweaks, and always put refs AFTER punctuation, but think it's OK and though I'd like to see the formatting done a bit differently, it's good enough for now. Watch when I edit the article to see the cleanup I will do (eventually).  Montanabw (talk)  03:11, 12 September 2015 (UTC)

Added the new section. ☺ White Arabian mare (talk) 19:17, 12 September 2015 (UTC)

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