Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
14 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Good seat |
Secure, balanced, supple |
|
|
Balanced seat |
Vertical line through ear, shoulder, hip, and ankle. |
|
|
Balanced upper body |
Head balanced, even shoulders, straight spine, weight evenly balanced on seat bones, even stirrups. |
|
|
Good breathing |
Breath high in chest |
|
|
Where are your body's shock absorbers |
Knees, ankles, hip joints, |
|
|
Why ride without stirrups |
Good for strong legs, suppleness, security, and independent seat |
|
|
Bad habits without stirrups |
Gripping with knees, riding with legs out in front of you. |
|
|
Sitting trot without stirrups tips for pelvis |
Pelvis must be balanced, not tipped forward or backward. |
|
|
Sitting trot without stirrups tips for back |
Back must be tall, straight, and relaxed |
|
|
Sitting trot without stirrups tips for seat |
Balance: head, shoulders, and upper body over seat bones; legs feet under seat |
|
|
Sitting trot without stirrups tips for lega |
Hang relaxed heels dig into horse's sides |
|
|
Sitting trot without stirrups tips for ride |
Ride by balance not grip- this tightens seat and makes you bounce |
|
|
Sitting trot without stirrups tips for breath |
Deeply and allow movement of trot to lift one hip then the other |
|
|
What is a half-halt? |
Brief signal |
