Rider's Balance
Rider's Balance How to best communicate with the horse has long been pondered, studied, and deciphered. Although the basic aids are taught at the most elementary levels of equitation, renowned…
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Rider's Balance
How to best communicate with the horse has long been pondered, studied, and deciphered. Although the basic aids are taught at the most elementary levels of equitation, renowned classical dressage trainer Sylvia Loch feels that most riders never fully realize how their weight when mounted impacts the horse in hundreds of nuanced ways--both good and bad. From a handler's body language on the ground to the rider's use of "aids" (seat, legs, reins) when in the saddle, the ways we convey our wishes to the horse are the essential foundation of the partnership we seek with him.
Here, Loch provides an image-driven visual guide that shows how each tiny shift of the rider's weight affects the horse's balance. Developing an understanding of "weight aids" ensures that riders cultivate better balance and "feel," ultimately riding with more empathy and a finer connection. With the help of dozens of