Chisamba wrote:I prefer a light seat, so the horse can use its back freely, i say this often, whenever people talk about sitting deeper into their horse, i think perhaps its because i am a heavier rider, and because i had a male rider that i worked for, who was heavy as i am now, who used to use a lot of back and seat and i always had to take care of his horses sore backs. I prefer not to use shoulder imagery, because i have seen people use burlesque like shoulders and not bring their aids to their core or seat. ...
i do enjoy our training goals threads. thank you to everyone who participates!!
Ditto, I appreciate everyone's thoughtful and attentive input!
That is an interesting point, Chisamba. From your photos, I have the sense of you as a quiet, sensitive and light rider, even though you are not a slight person. I think because I tend to sit *too* light, I have had to learn to be more present in my seat at times--hence I find that shoulder imagery helpful at times. Also, Norsey is a strongly built horse, so I think a stronger seat might suit him. Khall, your Rip gives a similar impression of power, in a more mature horse.
On a random closing note, I would like to admire exvet and Junior. He is gorgeous and it is easy to imagine you two going places in time!
