Balance exercises for riders

Hello.

🐴 Working on your balance off the horse is really worthwhile. For example, I tend to:

• do calf raises, on both one and two feet, while brushing my teeth
• sit on a pilates ball and practise gently lifting one foot at a time without holding on
• stand on a balance board and feel how I shift my weight forwards and back

🐎 Mounted balance exercises can include:

• holding the reins in one hand and stretching the other arm straight out to the side
• riding in light seat in all gaits, but without balancing on the reins
• varying the number of strides you sit and stand when rising to the trot

Good luck! 🦄