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You are probably very tense. Relax, soften you eyes focus them 100 feet 
down the trail. Relax you hands, arms and legs. And most importantly 
breath in rhythm with your horse's stride. Breath in as you go up on the 
post and out as you RELAX back into the saddle.

Truman



Benedikte Whitman wrote:

> I was wondering if there are people on this list who might have a similar
> affliction to mine.  I tend to get very bad tension headaches and find
> that after an event the muscles in my shoulders and neck are like steel
> and I have headaches for between 1 and 3 days.
>
> I do have a very bouncy horse (don't have the same problems with my other
> one) and even have the same issues sometimes after long training rides.
>
> Does anyone have any stretches or other remedies that they have used
> before or during the ride to lessen this problem?  I really try and limit
> my medication intake but so far live on ibuprofin after the event.
> Thanks,
> Benedikte
>
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