HOLD THE MANE!
Howdy Friends! “Hold the Mane.” When going uphill, and traversing terrain changes I feel it’s best to grasp a handful of mane, and NOT the saddle.
Ride the horse, not the saddle.
It makes the rider lighter in the saddle, and more connected to the horse. So many more things are better for the horse if this little action is employed. My back is, and has always been weak, and I’ve forever needed to grab mane for hills, and other times, so I am keenly aware of the benefits to both rider and horse.
So many more things are better for the horse if this little action is employed. My back is, and has always been weak, and I’ve forever needed to grab mane for hills, and other times, so I am keenly aware of the benefits to both rider and horse.Try this too, when going downhill, make little eggbeaters with your feet, jiggle them. Legs should be soft going downhill, not braced (If this is difficult to do, you’re not in neautral pelvis). A Dog Named Saturday
Legs should always be soft too.
No bracing forward or behind, proper posture and soft connection are key to great horse health.
Try this too, when going downhill, make little eggbeaters with your feet, jiggle them. Legs should be soft going downhill, not braced (If this is difficult to do, you’re not in neautral pelvis).
Next time you’re headin’ up a hill, maintain soft posture … and grab mane. Your horse will thank you.~ Gitty Up, Dutch.
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It makes the rider lighter in the saddle, and more connected to the horse. So many more things are better for the horse if this little action is employed. My back is, and has always been weak, and I’ve forever needed to grab mane for hills, and other times, so I am keenly aware of the benefits to both rider and horse.Try this too, when going downhill, make little eggbeaters with your feet, jiggle them. Legs should be soft going downhill, not braced (If this is difficult to do, you’re not in neautral pelvis). A Dog Named Saturday
