Discussion on Really a 2005 tip - after you mount
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Christine C. Mills in NC
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Username: Chrism
Post Number: 1088
Registered: 4-1999
| | Posted on Tuesday, Jun 28, 2005 - 1:12 pm: |   |
When you mount your horse, you are changing the horse's center of gravity by raising it with your body's weight/position.
You are also an "up and down" type of thing on his back. If you don't respect the idea of your horse trying to find his balance under you, try to balance a whip on end in the palm of your hand - as it starts to tilt one way or the other, you have to move your hand under it to keep it up right.
This is a little what it must feel like to your horse every time you mount.
To easy the transition for your horse from riderless to rider, it is a good idea to allow him to walk on long reins in both directions several times around the ring. Keep him marching forward, but let him look around, too. Once he seems satisfied with his environment and is relaxed, it is time to for your working trot warm up and then you can begin your "real" work.
Cheers. |
Ramona Haskin
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Username: Ramonah
Post Number: 12
Registered: 1-2005
| | Posted on Monday, Sep 5, 2005 - 11:09 pm: | |
I agree with what Christine states, plus I would add what my trainer has me do also. Once mounted, ask the horse to touch your leg with his muzzle, on each side, or practice 'gives'. After walking around the arena in both directions, we do a few small circles, in each direction, encouraging the horse to arch his body around your inside leg. |
