RE: [RC] Judging Riding Ability - Alison Farrin
I was watching the coverage of last year's National Championship a few
nights ago and even my non-horsey husband commented on the flailing
arms, chair seats and fetal position riders as they came in. These were
the top ten riders in the 50. Now, I'm sure they looked better going
out at the beginning, but the top ten of the national championship
should not be so tired coming in that their riding position has slipped
as badly as it appeared.
Out of the first 10, one rider (maybe two) came in balanced on the back
of her horse.
Past aesthetics, its hard on the horse.
Alison A. Farrin
Innovative Pension
Innovative Retirement Services
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Subject: [RC] Judging Riding Ability
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>Lif wrote: "I can't stand to look at most photos of riders in
EN - it's embarrassing - but at least they're no worse than
those in other equine publications. Bad hands, bad posture
leading to stiff horses with off balance riders that fall off a
lot. So what's recommended? Get a helmet! Oh please!
Two words: Riding lessons.">
Oh my, this sounds a little self-righteous. How do you judge riding
ability from one photograph anyway? Yikes! I guess your posture is
perfect every second you are on your horse. Good for you- perhaps you
could give us all riding lessons so we don't embarass you. BARF! (And
no, my photo has not and hopefully will never be in EN)
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