Mule
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I noticed recently how much less exerting i find cantering while standing up in the stirrups than when I canter in a deep seat. Does anyone else feel the same?
I hadn't got my bum out of the saddle for ages until I did it the other day and I found it took way less effort than a deep seat.
I'm not sure why.. I wonder is it because when I sit I have to absorb the horses movement whereas when I stand in the stirrups i just cruise along above him.
The beast is about 16 1" or 16 2" with a big stride and I'm only 5 2". I wonder is it the mismatch in size? I also find small, narrower horse's trots easier to ride.
Does anyone else notice the same and if so do you think the size of the horse's stride has something to do with it? I'm just a bit curious ðŸ‡
I hadn't got my bum out of the saddle for ages until I did it the other day and I found it took way less effort than a deep seat.
I'm not sure why.. I wonder is it because when I sit I have to absorb the horses movement whereas when I stand in the stirrups i just cruise along above him.
The beast is about 16 1" or 16 2" with a big stride and I'm only 5 2". I wonder is it the mismatch in size? I also find small, narrower horse's trots easier to ride.
Does anyone else notice the same and if so do you think the size of the horse's stride has something to do with it? I'm just a bit curious ðŸ‡
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