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Everybody knows its good to be fit and strong.
But what kind of training is best for shoulder riding, particularly for the carrier (Considering that You don't always have a rider to train with)?
I'm hoping that those of our colleagues who are more experienced will share some of their hard-earned knowledge with the rest of us ![]()
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This is a question that I've thought about in the past. A few months ago I thought that I might meet up with Passion and give her a shoulder ride. So I was, at that time, thinking about how to 'get in shape.' I have a large detached garage so I had thoughts about working-out (i.e. training) by hanging two heavy sacks/bags from the roof joists, standing under them, and lifting the two bags up on each shoulder. In other words, I would stand under the two heavy bags with my knees bent and then straighten my legs and, at the same time, lift each bag up on each shoulder.
Obviously, the easiest training method to build up strength for carrying someone on your shoulders is to use a real person. But, as many members of this community will know, that is easier said than done. The ideal way for a trainee pony to start to gain strength is to start by giving shoulder rides to fairly lightweight people. But once a pony has gained the necessary strength and experience, most ponies would probably enjoy the challenge of carrying a heavier person, particularly a heavier female. But there again, Miss P sounds the ideal rider because although she's fairly light (112 pounds or 8 stones) she is also dominant and provides the pony with a challenging 'ordeal.' If you are a pony and you don't sweat during a ride then I'd say you haven't been 'worked' hard enough by your rider. A good rider will make his or her pony sweat, pant and gasp. This is the sort of work-out a pony needs.
I'd like to add, if I may, that I was walking through my local supermarket today when I saw a 'MissP' size female shop worker sacking the shelves. She was in her early 20s and had long dark hair, slim body, and gorgeously tight black legging on. It took every bit of my will-power to stop myself bending down behind her and slipping my head between her legs and lifting her up on my shoulders! Has any other member of this community had this kind of sudden urge?
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Misiulo,you could always go down to the gym and do a bit of weight training.You are young enough to do that.Is not as much fun as a live weight on your shoulders,though!
Many years ago,I bought myself a set of iron weights and a pair of squat stands,which meant that I could put the bar at shoulder height,then take it on to my shoulders.(As I was on my own,this was a very stupid idea,as I could have easily injured myself) However,over the years,I gradually added weights 5kg at a time,and eventually found that I could bend down with about 130kg on my shoulders! This also improves your stamina and circulation.
Of course,that was a long time ago,and muscle very soon turns to fat,but it still means that I can carry people quite a bit heavier than myself,if only for short distances.
Mind you,if you do go down to the gym,you might well find some lady admirer to pal up with!
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Are you kidding ? Yes it certainly happens to me and its a good thing I don't comment out loud when I'm in a public place because I have a habit of checking out females from behind like you describe and I find myself saying 'yes', or 'no thank you', or 'if I could be invisible I'd pick her up right now and carry her away'. Of course I make these comments to myself but they can happen while shopping, or in a grocery store, or at the bank, and especially in the summer when all the ladies are wearing shorts it can happen anywhere.
Its a good thing we can dream on about these possibilities. Otherwise, if we acted on them we'd surely get arrested!
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I find that when I'm very actively going to the gym and lifting weights and doing a lot of cardio exercises, when it comes time to perform for a lady riding my shoulders, I can do it no problem. I find that cardio is especially important because where I live, we have a lot of hills and if my cardio is not very good, my heart feels like exploding when I have to climb the steep hill even with a light rider.So weights and cardio are both important.
I have also found that if I attend a big rock festival and I am giving many rides all day for three days to the various ladies, when I come home from the festival and have a chance to recover for a few days, I can give terrific shoulder rides with ease afterwards. It's amazing how quickly the body adapts to the physical situations when it is maxed out physically for three days at a festival.
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You know the obvious answers are sometimes the best. I really must try attending those big concerts! What other, better, training can there be then DOING it?!
I am really phisicaly tough, but I didn't have many opportunities to try myself as the ride. I'm working on it though. I'd like to make the best of my potential, to give some special Lady a shoulder riding experience of Her lifetime.
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