I hazve to keep my feet in front of me while i trot .i also have to not be kicking him.Any ideas for sreching.
2006-06-09 13:30:47 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
If you use a proper seat, you will be fine. In Western, you do not sit in the saddle, you "fork" your horse. That means, you sit forward so that you are resting on the bones between your legs--yes, this hurts til you get used to it. Secondly, your legs should be straight down so that your ankle bones are even with your elbows and shoulders--the line should come straight down. Your toes should be turned in and your heels should be down. If you are not putting pressure in the stirrup then your heels will come up and your legs will come out of line and you will flop around. Then you sit the jog--not trot. In western riding, a horse jogs a bit slower than a trot. Pull the horse in a bit and slow him down--that will be easier to sit. Then it will feel more like a washing machine and less like the bone jarring that you are taking now.
2006-06-09 15:57:39 · answer #1 · answered by Waferette 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you ride western, I suggest that you also ride English once in a while. Riding both disciplines makes you a versatile rider. It also makes you a better rider in general. If you ever ride English, try riding in a two- point position for a while. It helps with strengthening your legs so you can keep your feet in front of you, and it helps you to find support through your heels and seat, so you won't kick your horse.
2006-06-09 23:03:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stand on a step and hang your heels over the front of the step and lower your heels over the edge.
It streches out your calf muscles.
Your could also post your trot lots of western riders do.
2006-06-09 20:36:14 · answer #3 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I show horses western and it's SO MUCH FUN! What you have to do is sit back in your saddle not in the front of it. Keep you heels down and chin up. Also Practice goes a long way. (i also found in one of your answers it said to post... that's in english not western so don't try that unless you want to do english!) (I am also VERY GLAD someone shares the same interests as me.... HORSES!
2006-06-12 12:37:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you keep your feet in front of you, you're going to be off balance all the time and it will confuse your horse and be bad for you. keep your feet in line with your shoulders and hips. Move your hips to the rythm of your horse. Trust me on this one, sugar.
2006-06-13 16:54:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try posting. raise up when he goes to step with his outside (right) hoof. sit down as the inside (left) comes up to go down...it doesnt take long to find the rythem, and gives your legs and butt a great work out
2006-06-09 22:47:15 · answer #6 · answered by accsmomma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my instructor always has me ride with no stirrups ( i have the same problem) or to strech my leg down as far as possible when not using stirrups~~ its a good way to strectch!
2006-06-12 00:51:34 · answer #7 · answered by Stressing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sit up and keep your heels down. relax your butt and hips so they can act as shock absorbers when you trot.
2006-06-09 21:08:42 · answer #8 · answered by Natalie Rose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
western is much better than english. keep it up.
2006-06-09 20:35:40 · answer #9 · answered by carbar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know really but do english it is so better u can do so much more.lol
2006-06-09 20:36:35 · answer #10 · answered by nm_aaw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋