Stay in the saddle the rest of your life by focusing now on posture, balance, and core strength.
Posture, balance, and core strength are critical components for any trail rider. When you ride, you must be able to balance while moving. You must have a strong core (torso) to keep a natural alignment so you can keep your balance without tensing the wrong muscles.
I want to trail ride the rest of my life. Achieving this goal will depend upon my ability to maintain my posture, balance, and core strength. Practicing yoga is a great way to enhance these capabilities.
Ready to ride for the rest of your life? Stay in the saddle with these guidelines. Here, I’ll teach you how to maintain correct upper-body posture and ride in alignment and in rhythm with your horse. I’ll also explain how to enhance your balance, build your core strength, and get started doing the riding-specific yoga exercises I love.
Watch Your Posture
When you’re riding, you must move with fluidity so that your joints don’t lock and move against your horse. When you lock even one joint, you affect the stiffness in your entire body. It’s tough to move in balance when you’re stiff— and you’ll likely feel sore and exhausted at the end of your ride.
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