Equitation: How to Properly Sit on a Horse
Horsemanship 101
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8m 5s
We will discuss pre-ride steps, and briefly review mounting your horse. Once mounted, there is a proper posture, better known as equitation, while riding your horse. Riding involves full awareness of your body and mind while mounted. I will cover common issues of equitation, how to correct them, and things to remember while mounted.
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