Horse Riding

Riding balanced is something that takes a lot of practice and time and more practice and time to figure out.  It's also a topic that can't be covered in just a basic post.  But here are some main points to keep in mind as you seek to become a more balanced rider. 1.  Ride with your body in vertical alignment:  ears over shoulders, shoulders over hips, hips over heels and heels dropped slightly lower than…

Riding balanced is an important topic and is one that can't be addressed in just one post.  Today we will cover 4 main reasons why you want to become a balanced rider.   1.  Even though horses are massive animals, they can be thrown off kilter by a small rider leaning this way or that. Horses will react to subtle shifts in the riders weight and will compensate by doing what is easiest for them….