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[RC] equitation - judging according to whom - Sheila_LarsenFor many many years I took "classical" dressage lesson and cliniced with some very well known dressage riders. Unfortunately the "classical" seat was developed for and by men. (Ok it is not their fault not many women were riding back then) Therein lies the problem, women's hips are not designed like men's hips so men can develop a seat that has the thigh flat against the saddle which allows the knee to be in while keeping the lower leg in gentle contact on the horse. I have fairly flat thighs and was able to use that seat for quite some time and then I started developing knee and hip problems. I was fortunate enough to hook up with a centered riding instructor for quite some time and that helped significantly. My current dressage instructor encourages my knees to be out with my lower leg resting against the horse. A loose thigh and knee absorbs much of the motion of the horse which is good because that motion has to be absorbed somewhere and if you look at many women dressage riders you will see the bobbing chicken neck. My point being women do not necessarily want to sit like men dressage riders. Other than that go forth and do perfect 20 meter circles, shoulder-ins, and leg yields. Thanks, Sheila A lovely horse is always an experience.... It is an emotional experience of the kind that is spoiled by words. ~Beryl Markham =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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