Bracing The Back.
Easy peasy.., in a way. Shoulder/hip/heel starts with good posture.
Posting Exercise. Left is wrong way, right is right way, and yes, you "post" on the ground. Ow, ow, ow. Shoulder/hip/heel.
Whole Body Exercise. Yes, it's the way you can sit the horse the most effectively.
Shoulder over hip over heel. Scream, if ya want. It hurts like hell.
I said I'd scan them one day. Scanned from "Canadian Entry" by Christilot Hanson, 1966, Clarke Irwin. It's out of print, Christilot wouldn't mind. She's all for correct riding.
Practice them, and cry.. Or laugh. I watch TV, and dream of the days...
With Horses.
For NCC, a Sidesaddle Swoon.
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Yikes ! I think I might colapse just thinking about those exercises ! they do make ense though . Maybe time to hoist my lazy arse up and try a few!
I will remain true to my imagery aroebics. I just sit and imagine I am exercising. Works like a charm if you do not try to do anything slightly strenous.
Like Butch's bling- handsome dude, that guy.
Exercises? Thanks a lot!
Actually, you make a good point. I have to stretch my inner thigh muscles because Trooper is round.
Maybe get Butch a necklace and earrings.
Oh Cool GL
I am going to try these exercises!
I find I always tip forward when I post/ride english...I think its becuase I dont hold my shoulders back, I lettem hunch-and yes somehow I pull my knees up too.
AWKWARD.
Shall try exercises and report back with pain report.
:D
Seriously, gonna do these. :) Hey, tryign to lose lbs too - can't hurt right? Gator will appreicate it.
Woohoo, new ways to torment students! Annd, ahem, mine own out of shape butt!
First!
Post here ever...
GL- Since you asked me to, I will post the mounted exercises I do as a warmup for riding.
After lunging and I first get on my mare, I go through my pilot checklist.
Lots of large circles at the walk on a loose rein and no stirrups. Deep steady relaxed breathing on my part. No squinting allowed either, just relax everything and let it fall into place.
My arms straight out to the side, hands at shoulder height. Then I twist to one side, one hand over the poll, one over the butt. Hold it for a few strides, then twist around to the other side.
Keeping my chin up & my own jaw relaxed is tough to remember.
Then my hands go straight up as I stretch them to the skies. First one arm, then the other, then both. Holding each for a few strides.
Sitting properly makes my right 'problem' shoulder come back where it belongs, instead of slunching over to hide my chest. It keeps me from twisting when I post, and dropping my shoulder when asking for a canter depart.
Then I work on my legs. Toes pointing down, then up, in, then out. Knees up and forward (think close together over the pommel) then legs long and down. Then I bring my heels back and up towards my butt, then back down and long.
It only takes a few minutes but helps me deepen my seat, lengthen and stretch my legs and regain proper upper body posture.
Once I am done with me, then I find my stirrups, gather my reins and begin working on 'stretchy' exercises for my horse.
(falls over in shock)
Sorry, kidding..
Welcome, CNJ!!!
Thanks for posting.
Try these, and report the excruciating pain, and I'll say "You're welcome".
(cracks whip)
GL- I haz more. For when the horse isn't under ya.
Oh, quit braggin' and gimme ten of the number three;)
I LOVE yoga moves, that I read about in a coughRaquelWelchcoughBook.
Hey, SHE looks good.
Walking's an unheralded exercise..
now to haul myself to a mirror to check these out for myself... ow, knees won't take it anymore. And do I really want to put on a leotard... criminy, GoL, this hurts.
But you're right, these are the postures we strive for.
And relax your jaw- so true, CnJ! Allow your tongue to fall from the roof of your mouth. Allow a smidgen of space between top and bottom molars. Yoga teacher always reminded us to do this. Helps the whole body begin to release tension we accumulate during our day.
Aw, good old Butch looks more relaxed after his spa makeover. Like his Hot Wheels!
awwwwww! Check this out!
Sound of Music
I luz Sound of Music...
Julie Andrews version..
whooops....
GL, wow!
PWA- I am sooooooo with you on the knees. This aging thing- it's for the birds! I vote them off the island. At least mine.
A leotard? Me? Please. Nobody needs that kind of hell in their life.
Good News! My butt was in the saddle last night. And that saddle was on my mare. It's been a little over a year since I have been on her, almost forgot what it was like sitting way up there.
Lots of walking, big circles, a few up and down transitions, walking, stopping, trotting. Mixing it up as we went. We are building up the muscles. Both of us. She was just as good as ever and like we had never taken any time off.
Here's to hoping everyone has these kind of rides. Lots of them.
clicky from the Falls!!!!
swOOOOOOOOOOOOOn.
Thanks for bringing such great weather our way!
gr8!!!
Pics!!!!
Thanks for the smile:)
texting to annoy Mellificent, only.
New kitty blog?
PLEASE??
sorry, pls?
This age thing sucks, btw. I looked at myself in the mirror and thought...well straighten your legs. Well, that's a straight as they get anymore. I don't mean bowl-legged either. I mean from the side. What the hell? I'm starting to fold up.
I think I'm going to blame ballet rather than riding. lol It makes me happier that way.
OOOOWWWWWCH! Did em', my horse loves you...
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