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Post by twisting on Aug 13, 2010 1:00:29 GMT -5
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Post by stormyranch on Aug 13, 2010 1:18:32 GMT -5
Great Pictures! Looks like fun!!!!
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Post by sbutter on Aug 13, 2010 10:31:14 GMT -5
That does look difficult! I never realized there was a support for the leg. I just thought you had to try to keep that other leg up there and thought you would get a serious ab workout by doing so.
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Post by fantasykiger on Aug 13, 2010 11:49:04 GMT -5
those are great pictures  you look comfortable. I often find myself on long trail rides doing just that throwing a leg over the horn, at a walk mind you  I would imagine it is a whole new way to balance in a side saddle at the trot and canter ..way to go! |
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Post by DianneC on Aug 13, 2010 23:13:45 GMT -5
It does look hard to imagine without the ability to use your hips and lower back, but you look totally comfortable!
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Post by twisting on Aug 14, 2010 16:43:10 GMT -5
You actually can still use your hips and lower back. They are really even more important without the leg there. Balance and weight shifts replace leg aids. Your hips and lower back have to remain soft and flexible. They absorb all the concussion.
Position wise, everything from the hips up remains the same as if you were riding astride. I don't have a good picture of it (and I might not be evenly balanced) but your hips and shoulders remain squarely aligned with the horse, same as if you were astride.
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you look comfortable. I often find myself on long trail rides doing just that throwing a leg over the horn, at a walk mind you 
I would imagine it is a whole new way to balance in a side saddle at the trot and canter ..way to go!