Maintain Balance in the Saddle
Whether you ride western or English, better balance will improve your ride. Illustration by Jean Abernethy. AQHA Professional Horsewoman Lynn Salvatori Palm explains that many riders exhibit “an...
View ArticlePerfecting the Two-Point, Part 1
Balance over your horse’s center of gravity in the two-point position. By AQHA Professional Horseman Shane George with Christine Hamilton for The American Quarter Horse Journal In a half seat, you get...
View ArticleHill Riding
Find the perfect seat when riding hills. Learn how to find the perfect balance in your seat when riding hills with AQHA Professional Horsewomen Angelia Robinette-Dublin and Jenny Lance. Question: I do...
View ArticleBalanced Jumping: Part I
These exercises from Lainie DeBoer will perfect your flat work before taking your horse over fences. Flat work including circles, figure 8s, serpentines and spirals get riders ready for technical horse...
View ArticleRiding Lessons With Richard Shrake
AQHA Professional Horseman Richard Shrake helps you develop a better relationship with your horse in this four-part series. We all want to become better riders, improving our rhythm, form, confidence...
View ArticleGaining Control of Your Horse
AQHA Professional Horseman Clinton Anderson shares horse-training exercises that will boost your confidence and increase your control in the saddle. Question: Ever since I fell off of my horse and...
View ArticleRiding Exercises for Strength and Balance, Part 1
AQHA Professional Horsewoman Andy Moorman recommends these simple horseback-riding exercises guaranteed to make you stronger and more balanced in the saddle. Posting without stirrups is just one of...
View ArticleFive Riding Exercises to Develop the Correct Horsemanship Seat
Mississippi State University teaches exercises to develop correct horsemanship position at the 2016 AQHA International Horsemanship Camp in Italy. By Kelsey Stangebye, 2016 AQHA international intern...
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