Lop sided when riding

[B.F.G]

Can anyone give me some pointers please. I will try to explain best I can!
When riding bareback I notice my right leg appears shorter than left (looking in mirrors) but I am central so guessing my hip/pelvis is slightly forward?
When riding with a saddle and especially when doing a seated canter my right leg seems to be looser and rise up. I am going to see a physio for exercises next week but thought I'd ask if anyone here has had similar problems and how they were overcome? TIA

 

[poiuytrewq]

Welcome to my world! I’ve not overcome it but I ignored it for so many years.
I’d love to hear any replies.
I do various stretches and standing in my stirrups out hacking- this definitely helps a lot.

 

[scats]

I recently went to a chiropractor because I was seriously wonky. Been straightened out now and the difference is astonishing!

 

[B.F.G]

I used to think it was just the horse but I've ridden quite a few lately and have the same problem on them all so definitely me not horse or even saddle! 🙄 I've tried different stirrup lengths etc but again no joy. 😜

 

[ester]

I'm somewhat hitched up on the left side, the reasons are rather long term and complicated but definitely improved with some chiro/physio input.

 

[Surbie]

I have a left hip that doesn't really work well - physio has given me some rather horrible exercises to loosen SI and periformis. It's probably got so tight from 20+ years sitting in an office chair. When I ride and don't check myself a lot, I end up being a good 3 inches over to the right. It's definitely worth going to get some help.

 

[BeckyFlowers]

I was like this before going to my chiropractor and as Scats said, the results of being treated are amazing.

 

[Tiddlypom]

I was like this before going to my chiropractor and as Scats said, the results of being treated are amazing.

Also me, except I went down the osteopath route. Additionally, I am now going to pilates classes run by her (she's also a trained pilates teacher) and that helping a lot as well. Plus it's fun .

 

[BeckyFlowers]

As a result of my treatment not only am I more balanced when riding, but I have practically zero back pain (I had major pain following a twist injury) and I now do powerlifting. I never thought I would be able to do it due my back but it's made such a massive difference. All down to my chiropractor! I go once a month for a tune-up to keep me aligned. I would recommend chiropractic treatment to anyone who feels a bit lop-sided, one-sided or having some sort of musculoskeletal pain.

 

[canteron]

Go to a clinical massure or Chiro - make sure they can straighten pelvises then find a good personal trainer who can give you exercises to strengthen your weak spots then find a good yoga/Pilates class.

Hard work but your horse can never be straighter or more supple than you (unless you are utterly brilliant)!