What do you think of learning to ride on a horse simulator? I was very sceptical, thinking this a very gimmicky, expensive waste of time.
However, having had the chance to 'ride' a simulator recently, I was very surprised. It's extremely sensitive 'in the mouth', which made me think that actually, this is quite a good way to help riders become soft in the hand. Although the movement feels a bit clunky compared to a horse's natural movement, what convinced me that this was a good idea was the fact that you can learn leg aids, rein aids and seat aids, without the worry of the horse spooking, or following a pattern in a school. You really can focus on learning the aids without worrying what a half-ton animal with a mind of it's own is doing.
Has anyone else 'ridden' a simulator? What do you think?
Anne price
Jan 17th, 12:56
Hi, I found simulator work very helpful for developing my feel of what was happening beneath me-mine didn't have a mouth!! Although I think that this would be a great thing to have too for others like me who need to work on their contact. I would definatley recommend and would use one again.