Do you feel one seat bone more than the other? Do slide off one side of your saddle? Does one leg always stick out more forward than the other one? Does your horse always drift or bulge in one direction but not the other? The answer may be that you aren’t sitting level in your saddle. Here’s a quick tip to help you level your seat.
Archives for November 2012
Your Ankle Alignment
Do you have discomfort in your ankles? Do you feet fall asleep when you ride for long periods of time? Do you have trouble getting your heels down? Do you push your feet out in front of you? All of these common riding problems may be due to your ankle alignment.
Indoor Horses
Keeping a horse inside a stall can be detrimental to his or her health due to the high concentrations of ammonia, dust and molds present in many barns. Respiratory infections and allergies, coughs, and heaves are frequently seen. Other issues that occur when horses are kept inside include nutritional deficiencies, arthritis, and many behavioral problems. […]
How to Ride a One-Rein Stop
Anyone who has ever been to a Horsemanship clinic knows the value of a one-rein stop. It allows you to regain control of a troubled horse, helps supple the neck and begin to teach the horse how to catch its balance so that you can direct the feet. However, if the rider is not sitting […]