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Hi Kim,

I may be mistaken but I believe there are ancient bas reliefs showing 
mounted soldiers who are also seated behind their centers of gravity. 
While there may be sound, mechanical reasons for doing this, that 
benefit the horse, I believe that the degree of sophistication required 
to ascertain with any certainty that this is true was not available back 
then.  Before modern racing came into being, jockeys rode in a similar 
style.  I believe someone else posted that modern steeplechase jockeys 
do the same - wonder if that is for the duration of the race or only on 
the landing after those big jumps.  After all, if it were so efficient, 
why wouldn't Cross Country competitors and 3-Day Eventers employ the 
technique?

Knowing the propensity of humankind to take the easy road, I can't help 
suspect that this style of riding has more to do with the comfort of the 
rider than the well-being of the horse.

Diane

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