Horseymumma
Well-Known Member
Ok, so I'm currently trying to get my riding fitness back after I had my baby 8 months ago.
I've been having professional one to one lessons every fortnight and I am trying to ride at least 3/4times a week (although this weather isn't making it easy!) when I can get a babysitter.
It turns out that my balance among other things needs quite a bit of improvement since I turned into a jelly baby with no core strength. so I've been trying to think of ways I can improve on this when I am at home with my baby.
Then i came across an idea.....I've just been watching a parelli programme on H&C (I know, I know but nothing else was on
) and Linda designed a "Steady Eddie" - basically it's a plastic barrel on a stand with stirrups and the idea of it is that you can practice with your position by sitting on it and simulating your rising trot. In theory it sounded like something that might help or at the very least give my neighbours a laugh! but wanted other people's opinions before I get the OH to build one! (Lol)
Has anyone tried something similar? Or have you got any other ideas for things that I can do (or get the OH to build
) at home to help with my riding position? I am already exercising with Pilates but I wanted something more riding based if possible.
I've been having professional one to one lessons every fortnight and I am trying to ride at least 3/4times a week (although this weather isn't making it easy!) when I can get a babysitter.
It turns out that my balance among other things needs quite a bit of improvement since I turned into a jelly baby with no core strength. so I've been trying to think of ways I can improve on this when I am at home with my baby.
Then i came across an idea.....I've just been watching a parelli programme on H&C (I know, I know but nothing else was on
) and Linda designed a "Steady Eddie" - basically it's a plastic barrel on a stand with stirrups and the idea of it is that you can practice with your position by sitting on it and simulating your rising trot. In theory it sounded like something that might help or at the very least give my neighbours a laugh! but wanted other people's opinions before I get the OH to build one! (Lol) Has anyone tried something similar? Or have you got any other ideas for things that I can do (or get the OH to build
) at home to help with my riding position? I am already exercising with Pilates but I wanted something more riding based if possible.