Rider Lecture 2 Flashcards
Posture injuries
Torso spine
Head neck
Upper arm and elbow
Hand and fingers
Shoulder and collarbone
What makes an independent seat
Combination of muscle strength, mobility, stability, and overall condition
Balance - agility (lenigheid) - core
The rider can control independently and give aids clearly
Stay in balance at different speeds and gradients, without gripping with the legs or pulling the reins (or other compensations)
What is a dynamic seat
move with the horse and not against the movement
The pelvis is in contact with the saddle - the pelvis should move and follow the movements of the horseʼs back - the upper body should remain upright and stable
How does the correct seat look like
Perpendicular above the horseʼs centre of gravity
Correct position of the legs is crucial for good upper body balance
The upper body should be upright with the head positioned over the body
An imaginary line from the elbow to the mouth
Sitting straight is not the same as in balance → mobility, suppleness, and correct relaxation and tension of the muscles
Common mistakes
Losing stirrups, raising heels, wobbly legs
A hand that will not stay still, hanging on the reins
Gripping knees, pushing too tight with legs
Do not sit in the horse or bounce
Sitting too tight in the back, shoulders, or arms
No uniform rein pressure
Leaning too much backwards or forwards
Giving less pressure unequally with both legs
Difficulty in sitting and rising on the horse in balance
Riding problems caused by a wrong seat
The horse does not move straight, supple, or in balance
Difficulties with transition or impulsion
No control of the shoulder, or hind legs
Difficulty with side bending
Difficulty with bending in the different exercises
The horse does not want to jump into the right canter
Too much weight on the forehand
Options to improve condition, seat, and stability
Flexchair
Training stability using a ball
Core training
Agility and responsiveness training
