Having a balanced seat that moves with the horse is so important when there are shenanigans! Keeping the upper body over the hips is also key! Have you been on a horse like this? How did you handle it?https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1KACkd1nRX/

We have several large fires where I live in Utah. The closest one being only about eighteen miles away. A nearby town has been evacuated since Saturday. The smoke has been thick and making it hard to be outside. I have phone number ankle bands for the horses and an evacuation plan in place if need be. Paying attention to the fire and also packing to get ready to move and close on a new house has made it difficult for me to pay attention to Skool, though I do pop in and post once a day. Bear with me!

I see this often enough that we need to talk about it. Watch this video that shows a typical situation when the rider doesn't get the horse to pick up the correct lead. What is going on? ➡️ What can the rider do to help the horse strike off with the outside hind (the first foot fall of the 3 beat canter)? https://www.facebook.com/share/r/195D7kGmuv/

Are you able to fully control and use your hips and pelvis in the saddle? If not what is holding you back? https://www.facebook.com/share/r/184sBQG77m/

I have never been a fan of the modern crest release and jumping forward on the horse's neck. Biomechanically, this is never a good idea.Not only for the ride or getting out of balance, but also for making it more difficult for the horse to carry the rider. ➡️ What do you think? https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1b6b7adqEL/