Balence!

I_Luv_Ponies · 05-25-2006, 04:39 PM

I really need to improve my balence.
So do you guys have any tips on improving balence?

I_Luv_Ponies · 05-25-2006, 04:40 PM

If this is in the wrong forum please move it.

Cara · 05-25-2006, 04:49 PM

do you have a good trainer? if so - lunge lessons!!! I love taking lunge lessons to this day! They're great for helping you focus on yourself, to be more aware of your body and to develop your seat and aids, and yes, your balance.

good luck!

Friesiangirl · 05-25-2006, 04:49 PM

heels down, ride bareback, ride bareback, and ride bareback! Best thing i ever did, and move with your horse, watch your horse move, don't let your hips just "sit' move them with the horse...oh and ride bareback

Friesiangirl · 05-25-2006, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cara

do you have a good trainer? if so - lunge lessons!!! I love taking lunge lessons to this day! They're great for helping you focus on yourself, to be more aware of your body and to develop your seat and aids, and yes, your balance.

good luck!

those are great at well!

JBandRio · 05-25-2006, 04:50 PM

Balance overall? Do you have trouble walking?

I'm sorry, I'm just all in a tizzy from the Breeding Forum

What sort of issues are you having, really? Are the JUST on horseback? Which gaits - all of them? If your issue a front/back balance, as in you tend to lean forward too much, or do you have trouble staying in the middle of the saddle, side to side?

If you can explain more, that would help, as depending on what the issue is there might be different answers.

Often a balance problem comes from lack of total body awareness, so much of this can be addressed in exercises off the horse. Some you just have to get in the saddle and ride as the balance issue is related to the motion of the horse.

Friesiangirl · 05-25-2006, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBandRio

Balance overall? Do you have trouble walking?

I'm sorry, I'm just all in a tizzy from the Breeding Forum

What sort of issues are you having, really? Are the JUST on horseback? Which gaits - all of them? If your issue a front/back balance, as in you tend to lean forward too much, or do you have trouble staying in the middle of the saddle, side to side?

If you can explain more, that would help, as depending on what the issue is there might be different answers.

Often a balance problem comes from lack of total body awareness, so much of this can be addressed in exercises off the horse. Some you just have to get in the saddle and ride as the balance issue is related to the motion of the horse.

i also, sudgest, swimming, and gymnastics/yoga...they really helped me

I_Luv_Ponies · 05-25-2006, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBandRio

Balance overall? Do you have trouble walking?

I'm sorry, I'm just all in a tizzy from the Breeding Forum

What sort of issues are you having, really? Are the JUST on horseback? Which gaits - all of them? If your issue a front/back balance, as in you tend to lean forward too much, or do you have trouble staying in the middle of the saddle, side to side?

If you can explain more, that would help, as depending on what the issue is there might be different answers.

Often a balance problem comes from lack of total body awareness, so much of this can be addressed in exercises off the horse. Some you just have to get in the saddle and ride as the balance issue is related to the motion of the horse.

Well I do actually trip quite often....
LOL!!! But seriousely i do...

It's more on horse back and I do lean forward but that is being fixed.
(Sun-Burnt back and a bra strap...)

Friesiangirl · 05-25-2006, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I_Luv_Ponies

Well I do actually trip quite often....
LOL!!! But seriousely i do...

It's more on horse back and I do lean forward but that is being fixed.
(Sun-Burnt back and a bra strap...)

lol so do i, just practice, not even on the horse, just watch tv in your saddle, you need to build those muscles on your back for the best posture

Cavalier · 05-25-2006, 05:08 PM

I believe that most rider balance issues are due to tense hips.

Ride without stirrups on the lunge, hold onto the pommel of the saddle to help with balance as you don't want to be balancing on the reins.

Concentrate on opening your hips up, and just let your leg hang - no gripping. Once you learn to 'open' your hips up and let them 'relax' you will find your balance.

Open hips allow for a deep seat and no gripping of the knees, which in turn gives you balance...other than that, lots of lessons and practise makes perfect

05-25-2006, 04:39 PM	#1
I_Luv_Ponies Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan. (Wait...where am I?!) Posts: 478 Images: 117 Blog Entries: 3	Balence! I really need to improve my balence. So do you guys have any tips on improving balence? __________________ Lacie- 20yo Reg Qh Mare~ Tank 2yo Mutt Gelding~ <<*(HELP ME)* *Scooter 12yo Mutt Ponie~

05-25-2006, 04:40 PM	#2
I_Luv_Ponies Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan. (Wait...where am I?!) Posts: 478 Images: 117 Blog Entries: 3	If this is in the wrong forum please move it. __________________ Lacie- 20yo Reg Qh Mare~ Tank 2yo Mutt Gelding~ <<*(HELP ME)* *Scooter 12yo Mutt Ponie~

05-25-2006, 04:49 PM	#3
Cara Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 3,871 Images: 27	do you have a good trainer? if so - lunge lessons!!! I love taking lunge lessons to this day! They're great for helping you focus on yourself, to be more aware of your body and to develop your seat and aids, and yes, your balance. good luck! __________________ ~It Depends~ Cara ~ http://dressagecowgrl.blogspot.com ~

05-25-2006, 04:49 PM	#4
Friesiangirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Monroe, OR Posts: 9,547 Images: 192 Blog Entries: 22	heels down, ride bareback, ride bareback, and ride bareback! Best thing i ever did, and move with your horse, watch your horse move, don't let your hips just "sit' move them with the horse...oh and ride bareback __________________ *Life is like cheese and fine wine- it gets better everyday!* Le Concurs Complet, C'est ma countre-drogue I've been snowballed!

05-25-2006, 04:50 PM	#6
JBandRio Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NC Posts: 23,722 Images: 145 Blog Entries: 12	Balance overall? Do you have trouble walking? I'm sorry, I'm just all in a tizzy from the Breeding Forum What sort of issues are you having, really? Are the JUST on horseback? Which gaits - all of them? If your issue a front/back balance, as in you tend to lean forward too much, or do you have trouble staying in the middle of the saddle, side to side? If you can explain more, that would help, as depending on what the issue is there might be different answers. Often a balance problem comes from lack of total body awareness, so much of this can be addressed in exercises off the horse. Some you just have to get in the saddle and ride as the balance issue is related to the motion of the horse. __________________ - JB Acres, owned and operated by Dynamite animals. - It's a wonder horses as a whole don't just kill us all and be done with their misery. - Keep your voice soothing and low - even when things get western (buck1173) - You can't hit me with all those snowballs!

05-25-2006, 05:08 PM	#10
Cavalier Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 3,698 Images: 236 Blog Entries: 18	I believe that most rider balance issues are due to tense hips. Ride without stirrups on the lunge, hold onto the pommel of the saddle to help with balance as you don't want to be balancing on the reins. Concentrate on opening your hips up, and just let your leg hang - no gripping. Once you learn to 'open' your hips up and let them 'relax' you will find your balance. Open hips allow for a deep seat and no gripping of the knees, which in turn gives you balance...other than that, lots of lessons and practise makes perfect