Re: RC: Is my mentor an idiot? :o)

["horseplay" <horseplay@ratedg.com>]

I understand the lightening of the seat...I do that too.  You actually
scoot back a bit more so as to be toward the backend or hip?  Do you
still focus on keeping your body vertical?  I have always thought that
you were supposed to lean as much as necessary forward or back to stay
vertical when going up and down hills.  And I do lighten my seat.
That part I understand perfectly.  It is the detail about body
position that I am unclear about.  Can you explain a little
differently?  I'm sorry....I've sat here and tried to picture it...
Shannon
"If the grass is always greener on the other
side of the fence.....try watering your yard!"


> Hi,
> If you were carrying me up a hill would you rather I sat on your
> shoulders or on your hips.?  My horses have 'explained' to me that
they
> would rather I ride the steep trail in a 'half-seat' consisting of
> lightening my seat in the saddle and also back.  Frees up the
forehand
> because my weight is off it & yet takes the pressure somewhat off
the
> rear end.  Does this make sense to you?
> carol
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