Sitting Trot Question: Q: I ride an Arabian who has a very bouncy trot that I just can't sit to. I ride in an event saddle that has a somewhat deep seat, but when I try to sit to the trot, my lower leg becomes unstable and bounces around. Do you have any ideas for exercises that might help me improve my sitting trot? Answer: A: Sitting trot is one of the most … [Read more...]
Gears Of The Seat
Gears of the Seat Question: Hi Julie, I got to watch one of your clinics at your horse expo last weekend about using your natural aids and how your pelvis has 3 gears: forward, neutral & reverse. I just read your article about "How to open your pelvis for smoother riding". I guess I have a couple of questions I'm trying to sort out in my head. 1) I'm working on my … [Read more...]
Riding Skills: Time Length & Help To Open Pelvis
Question Category: Riding Skills Question: Hello Julie, I really enjoy your lectures you are so much easier to listen to than many of the other presenters! I was wondering about the appropriate length of time that a training session with your horse should last. I realize that a lot of that depends on the difficulty of what you are teaching your horse and where your … [Read more...]
Riding Skills: Sitting Trot
Question Category: Riding Skills Question: I ride an Arabian who has a very bouncy trot that I just can't sit to. I ride in an event saddle that has a somewhat deep seat, but when I try to sit to the trot, my lower leg becomes unstable and bounces around. Do you have any ideas for exercises that might help me improve my sitting trot? Answer: The sitting trot is one … [Read more...]
Riding Skills: Improving Rider Position Using Gravity
Question Category: Riding Skills Question: What's the best way to improve my riding position? Answer: We have talked in previous articles about the importance of a balanced position with ear-shoulder-hip-heel alignment and open and relaxed joints that allow the rhythm of the horse to flow through the rider. Proper position unites the balance of horse and rider, … [Read more...]
