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| Hi Everyone, first time posting here :) I want to know your thoughts on what makes a 1D rider... Obviously hours in the saddle is huge... but where do you see them standing out/doing things differently from others. We see so much about people trying to get their horses there, but not much on getting there as a rider.
On that note, throw some thoughts/observations out there!  |
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 Serious Snap Trapper
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Location: In The Snow, AZ | My observation: my hubs bought me a 1D horse and I now know that I’m not a 1D rider. 
But he has at least been patient enough with me to help me learn and grow and become a better rider than I was. |
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | I know for a fact that a strong mind and strong body (of any size) are very important for a rider. I think scheduling, organization, and general problem solving during a run are also key factors. |
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| I am not a 1D rider, but what I have noticed is, the consistent 1D riders (meaning 1D on several different horses) know when to help and when to stay out of the way. They don't override and sit in the middle of their horse. It's definitely a timing game. |
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Location: South Dakota | 1D riders have super timing and confidence. |
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 Am I really the Weirdo?
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Location: Kansas | lilpeppy - 2018-02-20 4:59 PM I am not a 1D rider, but what I have noticed is, the consistent 1D riders (meaning 1D on several different horses) know when to help and when to stay out of the way. They don't override and sit in the middle of their horse. It's definitely a timing game.
I completely agree. Staying in the middle of the horse goes a long way. Look at the girls we see every year at the NFR.....they stay in the middle, they know when to help and when to just let the horse work, and they don't typically over ride. Small cues are something else I notice. One other thing is that they typically get up and out of a barrel with their horse rather than behind the horse. If your horse has to drag you up out of the turn, they can't really fire out of it and you do that 3 times, you've lost 3 precious tenths.
One other related thought - it's tough to become a 1D rider until you've ridden a 1D or top 2D horse. You just don't know what it's supposed to feel like. Personally, I was fortunate to have a really talented gelding who trained himself and taught me how one of those winners should feel. Because of my experience on him, I was able to help my next horse become a more legitimate 1D horse, and I think the one I started after him is going to end up being even better. Just in case anyone wants to get snide on this post too, I certainly don't think I'm the same caliber rider as those NFR girls, but I do consider myself a 1D rider at regional races and amatuer rodeos. |
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Location: Oklahoma | I think confidence and mental preparation are a huge deal I see so many people choke. Believe in your horse and your training and go be great! Don’t let the little things bother you. Obviously good horsemanship skills and balance play huge rolls also |
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| The horse plays a large factor, riders physical fitness,commitment,and a good knowledge of soundness,feeding and care. Getting a good fit for the rider |
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| Go look at Molli Montgomerys facebook page and watch the video of her run tonight.
Whatever it is, thats what it takes. Some riders and trainers are just amazing and can bring it out in their horses. |
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 You get what you give
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Location: Texas | Of all the many ways you can be a 1D rider... I think when you look at consistent 1D riders what I think stands out is being technically correct in their training and efficient in teaching the turn. You can either lose or make up so much time by teaching a horse to get in and out of a barrel and across the pen. It's an added bonus when you have a horse who can clock with mistakes but.. holy cow.. you take a horse that fast, and get their turns right... you can do some serious damage on the competition. |
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 The Worst Seller Ever
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Location: Oklahoma | I don't know that I am a 1D rider, but I have had a couple nice ones.
To me it is do as little as possible to achieve the desired result. I watch so many people over-riding their super nice horses and end up getting in the horses' way. There are those that look like they are just sitting there and end up clocking stupid fast.
It is a whole lot easier to let it happen than try to make it happen. I can jump ride a horse and usually clock the first run, but then it takes 3 more runs for me to make a run I feel good about. Know your limits and your "type" that is how you get successful. You have to develop a "feel" and know what that horse is going to do before the horse knows what it is going to do. |
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 Off the Wall Wacky
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Location: Louisiana | IRunOnFaith - 2018-02-20 3:30 PM
I know for a fact that a strong mind and strong body (of any size) are very important for a rider. I think scheduling, organization, and general problem solving during a run are also key factors.
THIS. Strong mind and strong body. My best year rodeoing was when I was in the gym several times a week as well as riding daily. I was eating healthy and taking care of myself. I had a high confidence level and was "on" when I headed down the alley.
3 years and 40 pounds later I'm trying to get back there...I went 2 years not really doing anything at all and everything suffered. My mental and physical game were off and it definitely showed. Back in the gym and eating right, and riding again, and it's coming back to me. |
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Location: South Georgia | They appear to be aggressive, yet quiet riders with far greater reaction times to fix things as they happen than I have! lol |
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | dashnlotti - 2018-02-21 9:42 AM IRunOnFaith - 2018-02-20 3:30 PM I know for a fact that a strong mind and strong body (of any size) are very important for a rider. I think scheduling, organization, and general problem solving during a run are also key factors. THIS. Strong mind and strong body. My best year rodeoing was when I was in the gym several times a week as well as riding daily. I was eating healthy and taking care of myself. I had a high confidence level and was "on" when I headed down the alley. 3 years and 40 pounds later I'm trying to get back there...I went 2 years not really doing anything at all and everything suffered. My mental and physical game were off and it definitely showed. Back in the gym and eating right, and riding again, and it's coming back to me.
You and me both sister!
I am a size 10/12 in jeans. I'm a little on the heavier side but I do yoga and lift weights. I feel like I am strong and for the most part I eat very clean and healthy. I feel good.
Size doesn't matter to me. Being strong and healthy physically and mentally matter much more for a rider.  |
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Off the Wall Wacky
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Location: Louisiana | IRunOnFaith - 2018-02-21 9:46 AM
dashnlotti - 2018-02-21 9:42 AM IRunOnFaith - 2018-02-20 3:30 PM I know for a fact that a strong mind and strong body (of any size) are very important for a rider. I think scheduling, organization, and general problem solving during a run are also key factors. THIS. Strong mind and strong body. My best year rodeoing was when I was in the gym several times a week as well as riding daily. I was eating healthy and taking care of myself. I had a high confidence level and was "on" when I headed down the alley. 3 years and 40 pounds later I'm trying to get back there...I went 2 years not really doing anything at all and everything suffered. My mental and physical game were off and it definitely showed. Back in the gym and eating right, and riding again, and it's coming back to me.
I am a size 10/12 in jeans. I'm a little on the heavier side but I do yoga and lift weights. I feel like I am strong and for the most part I eat very clean and healthy. I feel good.
Size doesn't matter to me. Being strong and healthy physically and mentally matter much more for a rider.
It's crazy how my balance has come back just by working out again. I've only lost 10 pounds, but I actually kicked my horse all the way to the first barrel last weekend LOL...that hasn't happened in 2 years bc I was afraid I'd fall off - mental game.
I have a 5yo who is really going to be something...and hubby said unless I get myself back out there and go, he's taking him back to be a heading horse LOL. Great motivation! |
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Location: The best kept secret in TX | dashnlotti - 2018-02-21 10:22 AM IRunOnFaith - 2018-02-21 9:46 AM dashnlotti - 2018-02-21 9:42 AM IRunOnFaith - 2018-02-20 3:30 PM I know for a fact that a strong mind and strong body (of any size) are very important for a rider. I think scheduling, organization, and general problem solving during a run are also key factors. THIS. Strong mind and strong body. My best year rodeoing was when I was in the gym several times a week as well as riding daily. I was eating healthy and taking care of myself. I had a high confidence level and was "on" when I headed down the alley. 3 years and 40 pounds later I'm trying to get back there...I went 2 years not really doing anything at all and everything suffered. My mental and physical game were off and it definitely showed. Back in the gym and eating right, and riding again, and it's coming back to me.
I am a size 10/12 in jeans. I'm a little on the heavier side but I do yoga and lift weights. I feel like I am strong and for the most part I eat very clean and healthy. I feel good.
Size doesn't matter to me. Being strong and healthy physically and mentally matter much more for a rider. It's crazy how my balance has come back just by working out again. I've only lost 10 pounds, but I actually kicked my horse all the way to the first barrel last weekend LOL...that hasn't happened in 2 years bc I was afraid I'd fall off - mental game. I have a 5yo who is really going to be something...and hubby said unless I get myself back out there and go, he's taking him back to be a heading horse LOL. Great motivation!
Congratulations on the new-found-YOU! Way to go!
I am no where near a 1D rider but I have seen an improvement in my riding since getting healthier. |
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 Did I miss the party?
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| Timing and feel make a true 1D rider IMO. But, there's a lot of times where it's the HORSE that makes a 1D rider. And many of us that have been around forever can certainly tell which is which. |
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