Horseback riding is all about balance and staying centered. You always want to keep your horse in good balance for his stage of training no matter what your discipline.
It doesn't matter whether you're a dressage rider, a western pleasure rider, a trail rider, or an event rider. Correct balance is essential to effective riding because the center of your balance directly affects your horse’s balance.
Your goal should be to have an independent seat so you can…
Added by Jane Savoie on December 18, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments
Hi Guys,
Can you tell if your position is straight and centered on your dressage horse? Or are you collapsing at your waist and sitting crookedly?
Ask a ground person to stand behind your horse.
1. Is your seat in the center of the dressage saddle so that each seatbone is the same distance from the middle of the saddle?
2. Is the distance between your last rib and your belt equal on both sides?
3. Are your shoulders level (i.e. the same…
Added by Jane Savoie on July 3, 2009 at 8:00pm — 2 Comments
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