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Riding question please help!

by Christine
(Maryland, United States)

This is my FAVORITE PONY in the whole entire world!!!

This is my FAVORITE PONY in the whole entire world!!!

People call him a mutt because they don't know what breed he is, but I LOVE him. His name is Confetti.

This is actually a question. (It was in the riding lessons page so I thought it would work.)

I have a question. (Sort of.)
OK, before I went to WHC I went to another riding stable. (Not mentioning name.) And I used to ride for an equitation team. If you didn't keep your back straight the instructor would tap you on the back with a crop.
Well....
Now my back is TOO straight. It's not like an overarch, its I just can't relax my lower back. Now I am falling out of the saddle at the trot and the canter. (Cantering is the WORST!!!) I am bouncing WWWWWAAAAAYYYYYY too much. And I think I am making it uncomfortable for the horse. I am a horse lover, and in my book the horse's comfort is MY first priority.

HELP!!!!!
Thanks,
horsestar45

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May 09, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		JUST RELAX
by: Anonymous

wat u can do is just relax, and take some deep breaths and when u old the riens, kepp ur hands low, and tuck ur elbows in. and during the canter and sitting trot, tuck ur bum under and kepp ur back straight (u shood hav no problem with that!)
and smae with the canter. hope this helps!
Dec 30, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Trotting poles
by: Anonymous

You can try some trotting or cantering poles, each time you go over the pole fold into your jumping position. this will loosen up your lower back,

you can also try stretching before your lesson by..

sitting on a chair and loosley bending over to touch your feet (keep your bum very still)

Laying on your front then pushing up with your arms keeping your hips still on the floor

if your instructor will let you.. you could also try bareback, ask your instructor to lead you round in just a halter, while your being led lean forward to touch your toes and lean back you touch your horses tail (arching your back) This is what i do if my backs hurting me. x
Aug 18, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		move with the saddle
by: move with the saddle

Move with the saddle. Rock with it and relax. Think canter or trot and it will most likely happen. And don't worry... I am sure your horse is quite fine and understands your problem. Just do not think about falling.

(Sorry if I am not using american terms. I am from England) If you don't understand anything sorry...
Jul 20, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		RELAX!!
by: Anonymous

Try relaxing your back at walk until you feel confortable to trot or canter.That teacher was rather cruel!
Jul 07, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		hi
by: Anonymous

Hi
I think tha6t you should just try letting your back relax and when you are cantering try to go with the horses motion and with the trot do to some thing.
I hope thins helps
see ya

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