There’s always a desire among riders to develop their seat in the saddle. Most riders understand that developing this one aid is a key part of improving as a rider. But what does it really mean? And how can you start to do it? Developing your riding seat begins with understanding that your seat must be used to signal to…
Horse riding is really one long conversation between horse and rider. One of the ways that we look to improve our riding is by being in constant harmony with our horses. The ability to ‘follow your horse’ and be a balanced, conscientious rider comes from our ability to balance and control our own bodies… Core strength. The Ability to Carry…
If there was a soundtrack for having a defensive seat while riding, ‘Jaws’ music would be it! It would sufficiently set the tone for what is going on in your head. Anyone who has been caught off guard by their horse while in the saddle, knows what I mean about this. It usually begins when your horse does something ‘unexpected’. …
