Re: going up hills

["HOMER L JORDON" <SCHUMAFAN@prodigy.net>]

I've been taught to sit in the saddle, but to lean forward to help the
horse go uphill and lean backwards, to go downhill.

Simone

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> From: llayman@neorx.com
> To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> Subject: going up hills
> Date: Monday, March 09, 1998 5:49 PM
> 
>      What are people's opinions on riding position for going up hills, 
>      other than getting off and tailing or jogging.  I'm talking about 
>      steep hills where that is not practical or not desired.  Standing in

>      the stirrups? Sitting down but leaning forward?  Does standing put 
>      undue pressure on one spot on the back?
>      
>      Linda-Cathrine and Magic "Rocket Boy" Jake
>      LLayman@NeoRx.com
>      Seattle-Tacoma, WA