November 2006

Sit-Up Straight Devices

Two products can help you learn the importance of a steady position.

Nearly every rider has faced problems with their position, even if they’re casual trail riders. A rider who sits quietly gets a better performance from the horse and is more comfortable while doing so, but it takes a lot of work—or a very smooth horse—to get to that point. Instructors shriek at their students to look up and sit still and drag out the longe line for sessions without stirrups. There’s a great deal of frustration all around. …