We just went on vacation a couple weeks ago...it was fun! And then today, I had to have a nerve conduction done. That is when they test your nerves by giving you little shocks. I have been having numbing all over by body, and we don't know what is causing it! Any way nothing really turned up, so that is good.
I am going to copy something out of HorseIllustrated.
A Good Seat
Riding by the seat of your pants isn't just a metaphor when it comes to effective equitation and proper horsemanship. Your seatbones should always be in contact with the saddle when you're riding. As soon as you lose that connection you're no longer in balance with your hose. To find you seatbones, drop your stirrups and pull knees up to the swells of the saddle. Do this any time you feel disconnected and need to re-extablish seat contact. Concentrate on maintaining contact wth the saddle throughout your ride, especially during upward and downward transitions. Remeber that this isn't just about looking good in the saddle; it has a huge impact on how our horse travels. By riding with a stable seat, you will help you rhorse work from his hindquarters and carry himself in a balanced frame.
--Dale Rudin
So the point is--to think about keeping good contact from your seat, down into the saddle!
Have a good day!!!!! -Sarah- |
