Yes, You CAN Jump Bareback

Yes, You CAN Jump Bareback

Trainer Alycia Burton shows you how and why. It's all about the leg.

If you're relying on your hands to keep you balanced as your horse soars over a jump, you're just plain jumping wrong.

Inevitably, you will not only lose your balance, you will interfere with your horse's performance. Then, if you're like too many riders, you'll blame your horse. After all, he let you down, right? "If only you had enough money to buy a REAL hunter/jumper," you think.

Or you may think, "It's these darn stirrups! I need to get more expensive, high tech ones." Or "It's this darn saddle. I just can't get balanced in it. It interferes with my riding!"

As many a wise trainer has told students, look first to your own riding skills to improve your horse's performance. Just watch Alycia Burton's video above a few times, and direct your attention to her legs, particularly her inner calves just below her knees. That is the secret to her perfect balance. Then read the articles listed below. And get ready to soar!

Three secrets to a secure seat

Happy riding!

Copyright Denise Cummins, PhD June 10, 2017

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