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Why Do You Need to Work on Your Position in the Saddle?
Understanding how a good seat and position form the foundation for riding is crucial. Effective communication between rider and horse depends on the quality of the rider’s position and seat.
Why Balance is Important!
Learn to keep your balance on a moving horse without falling off. Maintain balance and rhythm on a moving horse in all gaits, both vertically and horizontally.
Why is Rhythm so Important?
Learn the key to successful riding: mastering rhythm and balance. Whether in dressage or show jumping, these fundamentals ensure harmony and control in the saddle.
Why is Symmetry So Important?
Learn how symmetry impacts riding, affecting turns and fence approaches. Addressing any rider asymmetry is crucial for the well-being of both horse and rider.
Why Do You Need to Work on Your Position in the Saddle?
The Better Riders Can Control Their Pelvis Movements, the Better they Synchronize With Their Horse.
Riders’ Pelvic Roll Ability Important for Equestrian Skills and Horse Welfare
Did You Know That Dressage Riding Can Increases the Risk for Both Asymmetry and Pain?
Did You Know that Rising Trot is Less Demanding For the Horse Compared to Sitting Trot?
Did You Know that There is a Relation Between Ridden Asymmetry and Performance on a Balance Chair?
Did You Know that Many Riders Suffer From Back Pain?
Did you know that many riders put more force onto the horse’s shoulders during collection?
Did you know that physical training can improve the rider’s position?
Does horse’s and rider’s asymmetries effect each other?
Understand that asymmetries in both horses and riders can affect each other during riding. While it’s important for riders to maintain equal contact on both reins, asymmetries like being right or left-handed can also impact the horse’s performance.
Did you know that a steady lower leg essential for riders in show jumping?
Did you know that many riders are asymmetric?
What are the most frequent seat deviations among riders?
Inspiration for a good rhythm together with your horse.
Learn to focus on one of the horse’s legs to find rhythm. Practice exercises to improve rider balance and rhythm awareness. Maintain consistent rhythm before, during, and after exercises. Experiment with speed and stride length while keeping rhythm intact. Develop rhythm perception by riding over poles.
How much force does an equestrian rider put on the horse’s back during riding?
Understand the importance of assessing the force riders apply to their horses’ backs. Learn how factors like weight and skill affect this force and its impact on horse comfort. See how force distribution and rider techniques can minimize discomfort.
The rider’s position on straight and curved tracks.
Learn to position your body correctly on curved tracks when riding. Focus on aligning your center of gravity with the horse’s, maintaining balance in turns, and ensuring equal training on both reins for the horse’s muscle development.
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