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| Not looking to start a war, just wanted to to know if it's true or not. I listed a horse for sale on here, and was advised not to be the one riding her, because buyers seem more with a woman rider over a man, I've never paid attention to that so don't know. Is this true?
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Location: Kansas | I don't see why someone wouldn't buy a horse because a man is riding it? Seems like a stupid reason to me, especially if the horse is riding around good and fits the bill for what I'm looking for. |
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| I have always heard people comment that riding behind a man can be difficult because they use more strength to ride instead of quiet light hands. Not saying this is true, but it is what a lot of people think -guys power through the ride. |
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Location: Bastrop, Texas | I've never really thought of it that way, but you may be right.
I just think a woman on a horse is naturally easier on the eyes. |
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| I guess I could see that, but I think it depends on the horse.
Young/started/green etc I don't really care who's riding it as long as its behaving nicely and not being unruly or obviously being muscled/forced into behavior.
Advertising as an ammy friendly horse "anyone can ride" I really like to see various people riding the horse.
"Youth friendly" I like to see an actual youth riding the horse.
Maybe that's just me |
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| Id prefer not to buy a horse that a man started on the barrel pattern. They tend to be tougher to ride because (not all men) they tend to pull/jerk/kick harder because they just physically can. I'm a really light rider (hands and leg) though so just not a horse for me. |
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| It depends on the man. If I see one that is jerking and pulling and throwing his body weight around to make the horse turn then I would not consider buying, however if he rode light and with finesse, I would consider. |
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| I bought my first prospect that a male had started and that horse is so heavy on my hands, he's constantly leaning on me and I know he's looking for me to "carry" him which I don't really have an issue with but omg he just hangs on me and my poor arms are jelly by the end of my ride lol now obviously I can't say all men are like that but this is my first experience with derby colt that a male has started and while I love the horse I probably won't buy one again from a male trainer unless I personally know them and know they are light handed. |
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Location: Florida | It would depend on if I knew how the man rode but generally, no, I would not go to see a horse a man rode. Too many use their strength to make a horse turn.
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| When I am looking for a horse, I don't look at horses ridden by women only, there are plenty of women that are as rough on a horse as some men are. I look at the videos and if I see what I am looking for and a man is riding, it matters not, I call to inquire. |
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Location: Deep South | moeman17 - 2016-08-29 8:33 AM
Not looking to start a war, just wanted to to know if it's true or not. I listed a horse for sale on here, and was advised not to be the one riding her, because buyers seem more with a woman rider over a man, I've never paid attention to that so don't know. Is this true?
I don't mind if a man trained the horse as long as women have successfully been able to run behind him (ie Ryan Lovendahl). I will not consider a horse that has only been successful with a male jockey.
I will say though, there are some women trainers that I will not consider purchasing a horse from, doesn't matter how nice the horse is performing, because I know they train with a heavy hand. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Just depends on who the man is, if hes got light hands and knows what hes doing I would buy from him. I have seen plenty of females trainers/riders rough house a horse, just got to do your homework on the person that your buying from male or female. |
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| It is all up to the new rider/owner. Are they enough horsewoman
to change their "style" of riding to fit the horse...
Instead of trying to change the trained or style of running
that is natural to the horse.
If man handling was true .. why are most 2yo's taken to male
colt starters??
Most male barrel racers are pulling out all of the stops
because you find them in the bigger events and they
are paid by the owners to bring home some money
by riding hell bent for leather to do it ... lol
As we all know, to ride a trained barrel horse to run
and turn hard .. you have to have the riding skills to
ride the horse at competition levels.
Lots of good horses have been blown up trying to
change they received at the start of their barrel
careers that new owners tried to change from
all business to a gentle fun horse to ride by
nagging the horse constantly ..
Both of these riders that have held the world speed
record for the standard pattern have two major
characteristics ... they are focused and in rhythm
with their horses without a bobble ...
and they rode them according to the horses natural
abilities ...
https://youtu.be/qzu1OAF1wMQ
You have to watch closely on this one to see the
2nd barrel almost got tipped on her winning run ..
and the kicker is ... they are both mares from
very different but successful bloodlines ..
https://youtu.be/48buKymBrGY
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Location: Texas | LAC - 2016-08-29 9:37 AM It depends on the man. If I see one that is jerking and pulling and throwing his body weight around to make the horse turn then I would not consider buying, however if he rode light and with finesse, I would consider.
^^^^Totally agree with this. |
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 Born not Made
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Location: North Dakota | I will shy away from buying a horse that I see being PULLED on by the rider ... whether they are man or woman (because both genders do it).
A good rider is a good rider, regardless of gender.
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Location: NE Texas | BamaCanChaser - 2016-08-29 10:29 AM moeman17 - 2016-08-29 8:33 AM Not looking to start a war, just wanted to to know if it's true or not. I listed a horse for sale on here, and was advised not to be the one riding her, because buyers seem more with a woman rider over a man, I've never paid attention to that so don't know. Is this true? I don't mind if a man trained the horse as long as women have successfully been able to run behind him (ie Ryan Lovendahl ). I will not consider a horse that has only been successful with a male jockey. I will say though, there are some women trainers that I will not consider purchasing a horse from, doesn't matter how nice the horse is performing, because I know they train with a heavy hand.
Bama nailed it. I second everything she said! |
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