In order to achieve good equitation, riders must have a correct seat and leg position. If the rider is confident and riding in rhythm with the horse, only minor adjustments will need to be made to accomplish this position. This video, made possible by the Louisiana State University Ag Center, discusses the correct seat and leg position for riders.
For more information on horse training, check out the HorseQuest Learning Lesson: Effective Horse Training and Rider Development.
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Effective Horse Training
- Horse Training: The Horse's Nature
- Horse Training Principles
- Horse Training: Ground Work Part 1
- Horse Training: Ground Work Part 2
- Horse Training: Ground Work Part 3
- Horse Training: Mounted Work
- Horse Training: Teaching a Horse to Back
- Horse Training: Teaching a Horse to Stop
- Horse Training: Controlling the Horse's Shoulder
- Horse Training: Lead Changes and Departures
- Horse Training: Teaching a Horse to Perform a Rollback
- Horse Training: Advanced Horse Training
- Horse Training: Progression of Training
Rider Development
- Horse Riding Exercises
- Rhythm of the Horse's Walk
- Rhythm of the Horse's Trot
- Rhythm of the Horse's Canter
- Hand Rhythm Exercises for Riding Horses
- Basic Body Position for Riding Horses
- Advanced Horsemanship
