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When I was younger, and not too many years ago at that, I had better balance.  My balance has gone somewhat with the years.

 

Barbara

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From: Genie

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Sent: Sunday, July 11, 2004 5:10 AM

Subject: [RC] falling safely

I took Judo years ago which taught me how to fall, then with dressage lessons tossed in where one learns to ride balance, to depend on balance and not a horn.  I have taken three falls in the last 20 years and each one was because I was not balanced in the saddle.  I have ridden some pretty bad spooks.

 

So my suggestion is to take dressage lessons and if possible some martial art.  Just make sure the dressage instructor puts you on a horse on a lunge line and has you ride without reins or stirrups.

 

Genie Wunderlich

9000 miles