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Proper Riding Position in Saddle
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Proper Riding Position in Saddle
Sitting in the lowest point of the saddle, on the lowest point of your seat bones should make vertical alignment easy. Sitting comfortably tall, & relaxed in this position should eliminate all pressure and strain of spine, hip, pelvis, neck & head & eye. You should be able to FEEL the saddle press back towards you as the movement of the horse changes, unless you are pressing down into the saddle too deeply.
