Recent content by natinthehat

definitely stretching and doing squats helps as stated above! toes out to keep your leg applied and not having your heels super far down when jumping and practice landing into your iron rather than heels (not saying you do, it helps keep balance and keep a steadier leg i find). LOTS of no...

i have a couple vespuccis and i like the antares and dyons if you don't mind splurging for a nice bridle, but the jaguars are very nice and not as expensive =)

yeah i dont mean draw reins are bad with every rider, just many riders misuse them. I don't use them cause i just don't like using them.

I have nothing against heavier people that ride. I compete in showjumping and as harsh as it is to say that some people are too overweight for a horse, it is still a sport. Obviously, being fit would make it easier to compete in that you have more stamina, and stronger muscles.

i think the worst thing people use is draw reins to be honest. Many people misuse them as a crutch. They are supposed to be used to help a horse keep its balance and frame but many inexperienced riders using them end up pulling horse's head behind the vertical to the point where there is no...

well i use pinch boots in the hind and they don't actually hurt the horse. they work on pressure points. i only ever use them right before going into the show ring. and for rapping i think it could be a useful method but should never be practiced by someone who doesn't know what they are doing...