Improving Your Seat (with Kurt McNabb)

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Күн бұрын

Today I'm working with my son, Kurt, and helping him improve his seat. This is an exercise I've done since I was just a kid, and I find it extremely helpful for developing the confidence and skill necessary to stay with the horse's movement. Kurt will be riding, but I will be on the ground directing the horse's movement. To make the exercise more challenging, you can: 1. remove the bridle, 2. hold a glass of water, 3. ride bareback.
Common Mistakes:
- Reaching the feet up too far toward the horse's forearms. This will naturally push the shoulders back and put you behind the movement. Ideally, you want a straight line from your shoulders, to your hips, to your ankles.
- Having stirrups that are too short.
Tips to Remember:
- Work with a horse that you trust, and a person you trust.
- Focus on your center for balance, and keep your eyes focused on the horse's ears to let you know where you're headed next. If his head goes down, he's stopping or turning. If his head goes up, he's about to move forward.
- Have FUN - it'll help you relax.
DETERMINATION
In this exercise, especially as you increase the intensity, it is going to take some determination to stay in the saddle. Reaching any goal in life takes determination, because at some point, there will be discouragement standing in your way. Determination is what keeps you pressing in.
I love having the opportunity to ride and train with my family. And I hope you enjoyed watching!
Until next time, may God bless the trails you ride!
- Ken McNabb

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@nicolestansbury6243 19 күн бұрын

Man, this rider improved so quickly (there's a moment-- 8:23-ish-- where the rider starts to really sit forward/feet under him) -- and yes, impressive on the turns. Great video-- thank you!!

@juanitaburt5281 Жыл бұрын

Love this video, I’m 61 and won’t give up to be a better rider. Thank you for your video. I enjoy watching it, so much fun

@KeptForJesus Жыл бұрын

I cried when you spoke about determination for God. God bless you, thank God for you and your videos, Ken!

@ArizonaAirspace Жыл бұрын

I think the main reason Kurt is having problems keeping his legs beneath him is his stirrup length is tad too long. Shorten his stirrup leather a hole should make it easier for Kurt to keep his legs directly underneath his shoulders. Also his calf should be touching the side of his horse and relax his knees by dropping his knees. Also, until he gets his seat completely independent and his legs under control, he should take his spurs off his boots. You can see he is worried about poking his horse with his spurs. That’s one reason he keeps placing his feet forward to keep his spurs off the side of his horse.

@janetblackketter2544 2 жыл бұрын

Stumbled on one of Ken's video and now I want to see them all. I am an older woman with rods in my neck and nerve damage in my hands and legs. My sense of balance is affected, but God has been so good and I am still able to ride. He has also blessed me with an 8 year old halflinger that I am training to saddle. Ken, your teaching is easy to understand and implement. But the most exciting thing I found when I first watched your video is that you shared your faith in God. That was unexpected but so comforting. I believe my new horse is a gift from God and so are your videos. Thank you.

@horsecrazy7655 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video I will be practicing this exercise for sure I tend to recline and get left behind so this will help me tremendously!! I love God and horses also thanks for your encouragement about disappointment. Tell your son thanks for demonstrating he did awesome 👏🏻

@dfreshg44 11 ай бұрын

This is the way i learn how to ride. Brought a 3 half yr old that was really green at the sale they sold him as 12 years old. The trainer said he was just baby, and my first lesson was just like this video.

@gracechristianschoolcypres3189 2 жыл бұрын

You are amazing with your ability to teach in a fun way.

@LosVRC Жыл бұрын

The exercise without the reigns looked fun...made me want to try that..

@sassy6292 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a very excellent exercise. My coach did a lot of that with my mare and I. He called it playing cutting horse.

@dirkkuerschnerpeasantfield8913 Жыл бұрын

Kurt did excellent, I realized I am riding with my stirrups way to long thaks for a really good demonstration.

@badpig137 Жыл бұрын

I WISH I had learned this when I was younger! Never heard it explained this way! Thank you.

@curtcrusch3875 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, much appreciated and enjoyed.

@marylamb56 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You! 🐴✝️🤠

@chrisusher7144 2 жыл бұрын

God bless your words at the end really helped🐴🐴🙏❤️

@cheyennejt Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@timvann9911 Жыл бұрын

Ken I really appreciate your training style and positive encouragement and I enjoy your videos.

@disciplepullover326 Жыл бұрын

I have really been enjoying your instruction Ken, and I love that you give spiritual encouragement along with it!

@Bouldercreeklodgemontana 2 жыл бұрын

When at John Lyons horse training back in 2004, I met you. Josh Lyons had me do this roundpen exercise without reins with an opened Gatorade in each hand without spilling.... best and toughest test I've ever taken.

@johnharrell2579 2 ай бұрын

Goals, thank you for the videos!

@stefhuegli3233 Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic ❤

@debellson9672 6 ай бұрын

That is the funniest but very helpful watch! Thank you both x

@hadleyalvarez5322 3 ай бұрын

THANK YOU KEN MCNABB I FRALLY ENJOY YOUR VIDEOES ON THE HORSES

@hawksgirl92 4 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed this video !

@joaofranciscooliveira4493 10 ай бұрын

Nice job! Congratulations!

@Brttstr Жыл бұрын

I need lessons with this guy! Lol

@williamritter4006 Жыл бұрын

Nice riding .

@aileen694 Жыл бұрын

Lots of great tips here! I'm always looking to learn more. I ride English (but not in a rigid style)...it seems that we get closer contact with the horse and so it's easier to zone in on the correct centre-balance seat.

@scoutsoutluke3001 Жыл бұрын

Awesome 😎😅

@1sacoyle Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!!! Big help for when I (at 72) finally get up on my horse once again (soon).

@markd1057 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That was a great learning video. As a new rider, with a lot of experience in a short time, I know what I do wrong when it goes wrong so now I need to learn how to fix the bad. This video cleared my unknowing and explained much of what was missing. Thanks Ken for the amazing lesson. The rider was a great sport. To sit in front of that crowd and Ken and just roll with the punches, I had wished that it were me. Even though he had a bit of self deprecation and a bit of being razzed by Ken, his experience will be something he remembers always and if he’s like me will be hearing Ken’s voice in his head every time he rides, which will make him a better rider. Sounds like Ken needs to do that demo often to make him not breath so hard. Sorry Ken!

@lenasullivan3060 Жыл бұрын

Curt is so cute. I have the same problem with legs too far forward. 😂

@donyalewells1388 Жыл бұрын

Amen

@jordanwhite5470 Жыл бұрын

Excellent lesson, and I loved your testimony about keeping God in your life.

@yvonneanderson7691 2 жыл бұрын

Ohhhhhh, I loved this!! Kurt is a trooper and did a great job! I need to give this a try and I’m sure it’s much harder than it looks! Maybe we will see some of this at the Equine Affaire in Massachusetts this fall?!?!

@PersonalTriumph2022 2 жыл бұрын

It looks pretty hard 😆

@pattyg982 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this! I did a little trail riding growing up. Now, in my late 50s I recently went on a vacation to a working ranch. I had a great time, but realized I have so much to learn about horsemanship. I found a nearby place that will let me groom horses in exchange for ride time. This also lets me learn about general horse behavior. I'd loved to come to one of your clinics, but I guess I'd need my own horse for that. I'll look into being a guest at one of your 3-day clinics. Your demeanor is so positive I think it would really be enjoyable to work with you.

@forestwoods5499 Жыл бұрын

I went to Ken’s three week course back in 2000. Back then there were people who came in without any horses as Ken provided safe horses that met the experience level of the attendee. Call and ask if they still do that.

@chrisusher7144 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry so long comming Bob Brinkman other spelled wrong.here you go loved you and DeeDee and the show for years finily found you on u tube ..👍🤔🐴🐴🌹my baby's Dozzlia &Mari Mare. We all say at cowboy church 6 or 7 years ago . 🌻🐎🐎

@dezjenkins4069 Жыл бұрын

I don’t hav a horse at home safe enough to do any of this with 😂😂😂😂

@soulsnatcher6525 Жыл бұрын

Does this apply to walking or Gaited horse? I was told with Gaited horses you should lean back in the seat.

@chrisusher7144 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ken & DeeDee and kids it's Chris remember Bob Btinkman that came out to your Ranch like 6 yrs ago you meet us at Mustang 90 day thing in Fortworth he did a mustang and wanted to buy but had no time and it was time to ride at the end I might have Ben siting with you or by you I was sitting with the owner of the 4 sixes. With the big white musstace can spell under his nose .he's famous in the cow and horse world Bob was 68 doing a bay. When it was time to buy you horse or someone would.they said man buys horse I cryed then they said the lady with the mustang heritage foundation had to catch a plane and left an open check for Bob to get his horse 🐴

@andrewhodges6382 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ken and especially Kurt, for this video. It is just what I need today to help me as I strive to be a better rider (and keep my feet under me and not lean back). I also appreciate your spiritual wisdom and counsel, and your comments about determination have touched and encouraged me to allow God to lead me through the trials and the fun times that I experience. May God bless you guys as well.

@janeserovy666 9 ай бұрын

Just asking, how did Ken McNabb's son not learn how to ride sooner in his son's life?

@chrisusher7144 2 жыл бұрын

All about Bob Btinkman 3 comments below. He's ridding with the Angels now🙏

@freddiehernandez7170 Жыл бұрын

I love McNabb lessons. Very confident and focused = success. Only a suggestion is to name the "God" you are speaking of. There are literally thousands of "Gods" but in reality only one true God and all mighty. Use his personal name to distinguish him for all others. I love McNabb lessons!

@chrisusher7144 2 жыл бұрын

Bob was my mentor and friend and trainer. And when he went down I stayed home and did not go to Fortworth any more only the horse expo in Albany Oregon closest to me on the coast try to book that place before covid Josh Lions was there that like 4 yrs ago .It big and you'll have a booth. And train a horse other big trainer was there too. Ken mc nab .expos in end of April.. Sacramento is not far a bit bigger and farther I could watch you there.might be in July. I need two Mustangs broke one rebroke . chocolate palamino and a black . Ones 5 and 10 please t me come and bring tem 4 you to fix imc64 now

@AbdullahAbid-jk7mz Жыл бұрын

poor curt

@kevinlittle701 Жыл бұрын

I do like the Exercise however the rider obviously has riding experience and the saddle fits that horse very well. Putting an inexperienced rider on a saddle thy doesn’t fit well for the horse or rider would get a completely different experience. Therefore not a fan. Only for certain riders and horses and not beginners or intermediate levels.

@GFSTaylor Жыл бұрын

Sitting properly to develop an independent seat should be the basis of all riding. In the UK, generations of kids learned to ride on English saddles following these principles, rather than relying on the security of a western saddle in order to stay aboard. This is nothing new or dangerous.