Before we get into drills for correct riding position, let’s talk about what correct position looks like for horseback riders, whether they’re competing in horsemanship or equitation, or recreationally riding the trails.
When we discuss correct riding position, we’re talking about the alignment of the rider’s ear, shoulder, hip and heel. As AQHA Professional Horsewoman Julie Goodnight notes in the article “Horseback Riding Basics: Position,” when you’re sitting on the horse, someone looking at you from the side should be able to draw a vertical line through the middle of your ear, shoulder and hip, going down behind the back of your heel.
Click here to read the rest of the article By Tara Matsler for The American Quarter Horse Journal
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