356 | Riding Your Horse Bareback

Have you tried it? For many riders, the mention of riding bareback is enough to see them running to the tack room for a saddle!  However, for those that pluck up the courage - it can change so much... Bareback riding is a super way to improve your posture and position as well as balance, skills, and feel. However often the greatest challenge we must first overcome in order to achieve these benefits is our minds telling us we cannot possibly do it! Riding bareback is not as difficult as you may think and this week I challenge you to push the boundaries of your comfort zone and try it, if only for a few minutes initially. Then gradually build your confidence and time spend 'sans' saddle! Read More... Additional Resources for Equestrians Learning to Stop Blocking with Your Seat – Part 1 Learn to Stop Driving with Your Seat Connection in Your Riding; Seat and Legs Your Independent Seat is a Result of Your Independent Aids Your Independent Seat is Everything in Your Riding Online coaching and audio horse riding lessons for equestrians Groundwork for Riding Online community for equestrians working on their mindset & fitness Online Community for equestrians focusing on re-schooling horses (and ex-racehorses)