In a message dated 3/9/2005 6:14:30 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
JANUSTUDIO@xxxxxx writes:
Also,
watched Linda P. explain 'balance' while ridding. Looked way wrong and
against what I've always strived for ~ but it really works! Had my
Granddaughter try it to help her seat while riding her very bouncy/rough
horse at a trot. It worked very well, her horse likes it too. It works for
me too when I'm able to accomplish it. My back isn't as supple as
hers....<g> Settles the horse and both of us become more
relaxed.
I think this works for new riders and for new horses but for long distance
its a recipe for a sore back. When riding youngsters of course you
sit deep, it helps settle them...but you aren't asking young horses to do 50
miles at a crack (usually). My husband is just learning to ride and his
instructor is big into "sitting deep" in the saddle....is that how you'd ride 50
miles? NO way! There is a big difference between green equitation (whether
it be rider or horse) and distance equitation.
Sylvia (I'm way late on this thread so maybe you have all thrashed this out
already)
