July 2010
Leg Position
The lower leg is the anchor of the rider’s position, and contributes a great deal to his security. Poor lower leg position makes a rider more likely to lose balance of fences, and therefore increases the chance that he may fall. It also tends to decrease the ability of the rider to communicate clearly with his or her horse.
The leg should hang down the horse’s side, making even...
Behind the Name
The jumping position is a position used by equestrians when jumping over an obstacle. It usually involves what is known as the “forward seat” or “2 point” because the rider has 2 points in contact with the horse; the legs and hands. This involves the rider centered over his or her feet, with the stirrup leathers perpendicular to the ground. Continuing a line upwards from...
“The horse, with beauty unsurpassed, strength immeasurable, and grace unlike any...”
– Amber Senti
My Obsession: SmartPak →
So this site is where I get almost all of my horse-stuff needs. They have great products at usually the best prices and of good quality. They deliver so quickly and are really helpful. I’m always browsing their site for what’s new and what’s on sale in my free time. I spend a lot of time making wish lists and filling the shopping cart of things I wish I could order—like...
A Little Bio
Horses have been my life ever since I was about five years old. Summer used to be the only time of the year I got to ride and I looked forward to it the whole year. Now I ride year-round at North Shore Equestrian Center, on the campus of C.W. Post; and love every minute I spend at the barn. It’s not about competition for me, it’s about a passion I’ll have my whole life. I...
“Horses and Freedom are synonymous.”
