August 9, 2005
Communicating with Your Seat
The rider must master six distinct skills as she or he develops an independent seat.
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Anyone who has ridden for any length of time would be dishonest if they told you they have never felt fear.
Remember the trail rides, those days at the barn that never seem to have enough hours in them, all the new friends, and what about the different shows you were so excited to attend.
At some point in its training, something will startle or frighten an energetic, red blooded baby horse and he will rear or pull back or run sideways while the trainer is leading him.
If you’ve ever taken riding lessons, you can relate to your horse when it comes to being corrected for something you didn’t do quite right.
