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Well said!  Good for you for continuing to improve your skills.  why is 
it that we riders have to continue to struggle just to be good while our 
horses do that instinctively once we get out of their way.
Laney
still learning too after 60+ years of riding

Ann Blankenship wrote:
> <snip> And I would have to respectively disagree with you.  If the rider 
> is out of balance, not centered and not comfortable, the horse cannot 
> move correctly.  Fit and comfort for both horse and rider are equally 
> important, IMHOs
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> And I would take this one step further by saying that you can have the 
> perfect saddle that fits both you and your horse… but if you don’t sit 
> correctly, the horse cannot move correctly and his back (and actually 
> his whole body) will suffer.  I am FAR from a perfect rider... really, 
> really far, and I know I interfere with my horse’s ability to do her 
> best.  I’m trying to fix that a little bit by taking dressage lessons 
> and am finding out that, after 60 years of riding, I have a LOT to 
> learn.  What a challenge!
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> ann
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