To get the best out of our horses, we need to be the best we can be first. If we are un-balanced in the saddle and have a poor posture, not only can riding be uncomfortable and hard on our own bodies, but the horse is un-able to perform at its best.
It can also be difficult for us stay on the horse if it should make any un-expected moves.
Naturally, if you are into sports like dressage, good posture is critical for nice performance of the horse and to get you maximum scores.
Good posture and core strength are not only important for riding, but also for your general health and attitude. If you tend to slouch, have round shoulders and your head posture is forward, you will have weakness in various muscles and find it difficult to "move with the horse".
If your posture is good and straight, you will be able to be stable on the horse, move with the horse, not bounce around and help the horse keep its balance and freedom movement, while enabling light or lose reins and far better performance overall.
To get more insight into issues caused by poor posture and balance and tools to develop if you chose to, click on this LINK .
Happy trails :-)
