06/30/2025
In every ride, your position is the foundation of communication. Before you pick up the reins or apply leg, your horse feels you, your balance, your seat, your energy. Horses are masters at reading the smallest shifts in weight or posture, often responding to these subtle cues long before they respond to stronger aids.
When your position is steady, soft, and in harmony with your horse, it sets the tone for clear, respectful dialogue. It allows your aids to be gentle and refined, because your horse already understands what you’re asking through your body language. On the flip side, a crooked, tense, or unbalanced position can confuse your horse no matter how skillfully you use your hands or legs.
👉 Next time you’re in the saddle, pause and check in with yourself:
💡 Is your posture helping or hindering your horse’s balance?
💡 Are you guiding with intention, or accidentally sending mixed signals?
Your posture doesn’t just support your purpose, it is your purpose, expressed in every stride.
