Tackless Ride and U-turn Cue

Join us in the pasture as I hop onto Slicker Wild—our gentle divine masculine—and ride bareback, bitless, and completely tackless through a series of playful surprises and subtle communications with the herd.

A dance of trust, intuitive guidance, and liberty partnership. From Valentine’s playful startle to a subtle U-turn cue with only a hand gesture and leg, this is what it means to ride beyond the saddle.

🎥 Filmed at Starr Horse Retreats in Minden, Nevada

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his morning the herd was feeling playful—and full of wisdom. ✨

I asked permission, climbed on Slicker Wild bareback, and what followed was pure tackless joy. From Valentine’s hat-flinging mischief to a sacred U-turn with nothing but my hand and leg, we rode as one—free, grounded, and full of love.

This is not domination. This is communication.

This is Beyond the Saddle 🐎🌿💫

📍 Starr Horse Retreats | Minden, NV

Tackless Ride and U-turn Cue