Do you fall forward when asking your horse for upward transitions? Do you feel floppy on down transitions? Does your instructor tell you to “sit up straight” but you can’t seem to hold the position? Here’s an image that can help you to overcome these common riding problems. The next time you ride, practice some […]
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Murdoch Minute No. 120: Sit on the Wide Side
Do you experience crotch pain when you ride? To be blunt, is your underwear bloody when you get off your horse? Do you try to have a three-point seat (pubic bone and both seat bones) but find it painful? Not all riders are built alike, nor can we be so easily grouped into just the […]
Murdoch Minute No. 92: Change your Rising Diagonal in the Air
#92 Change your Rising Diagonal in the Air Copyright© 2013. All rights reserved. Do you push off your feet in rising trot? Tend to fall back into the saddle? Ride the “down beat”? Have difficulty getting your horse to lengthen his trot stride? Alternating between changing your diagonals sitting and rising can help. When you […]
Murdoch Minute No. 64: Shoulder Clocks for Better Transitions
Do you tense your shoulders? Do you stiffen them when you ask for a transition? Do your hands stop following your horse making your rein contact hard and unpleasant? Here’s a quick warm-up exercise to mobilize and relax your shoulders. Next time you ride notice what happens to your shoulders. Do you have one higher […]
Murdoch Minute No. 56: Holding the Reins Like Driving Lines
Do you tend to pull back on the reins? Do you tense your shoulders? Are you holding back instead of allowing your horse to use his head and neck over a jump? Here’s a quick tip to help. Next time you ride notice how you are holding the reins. Are your shoulders tense? Do you […]
Physiostix Golden Spiral Wellness Movements for Riders
Physiostix to improve rider mobility and fitness
