There are basic rules in riding but there are differences in seat and leg position depending on the discipline. I know this. I’ve had to learn the differences between western riding/dressage/saddle seat and now hunt seat riding over the years.
I’ll admit, I’m a little dense at times, so it took my equine partner to point out, (not so subtly), that I needed to learn the lighter hunt seat, instead of pounding my seatbones into his back with my driving dressage seat. When my instructor Kate, at Raven Ridge, asked me to “sit” the canter, I thought I was. I just couldn’t figure out why Cain felt so uncomfortable and was jostling me around in the saddle. It was his way of saying “Hey! Get off my back!” I’m now learning all about the half seat and two point position. I just wish my poor, wobbly legs would hold me up in the proper position!
Check out my new riding duds. I’ve always said if I can’t ride well, at least I can look good! The Ariat “Jumping with the Stars” event will be testament to that. I might not ride well, but at least I’ll look like a pro!
