08/06/2025
Yesterday I dusted off my tall boots and breeches for the first time in a LONG time, and had one of the very best “riding” lessons I have ever taken
The amount of information from the mechanical horse is incredible. I suspected that I had some dysfunction in my pelvis from an old injury. But more importantly, every single horse I’ve ever sat on has trouble with a right lead canter departure.
Turns out, I put most of my weight through my left seat bone, and my right leg does all sorts of weird things that I don’t ask it to 😅
It’s a tough pill to swallow, but sometimes the problem isn’t the horse, the training, the saddle, the bit… it’s the rider. It’s hard to pick up the correct lead when your rider is giving you conflicting cues.
The tiniest changes in my own posture and tactile cues from Kendra helped me sit straighter and have a more functional and balanced position. And my gosh am I sore today (in the best way!) It’s amazing how dysfunction gets ingrained in our system, and how foreign it initially feels to ride and sit in a functional posture.
If you are anywhere near eastern PA, and you’re serious about being the most effective rider you can be for your horse, this is an absolute MUST.
Massive thank you to for the most positive, fun, and insightful lesson!
And of course, we had to check out Blue after her lesson and make sure she’s feeling good too 😜
