sarahp
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Post by sarahp on Aug 28, 2014 15:23:41 GMT
Get yourself checked out by a physio or osteopath, then check both saddle and horse. I have one hip forward of the other and by the time I discovered this and addressed it my saddle was unlevel too, and the horses had problems in her back.
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Post by waspblue on Aug 29, 2014 17:30:54 GMT
I agree with sarahp, it may also be worth taking a look at Centaur Biomechanics website, as they are excellent at straightening both riders and their horses out and do lots of products to help you to learn how it feels when you are straight and when you aren't. I have a jacket and some gloves by them and they really help as a visual reminder to you and your trainer. The Alexander Technique training is also all based around straightness and alignment of the spine and good posture which should also help. At least there's a few ideas that may help for you and got to be worth a look.
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Post by sarahp on Aug 30, 2014 6:31:34 GMT
I haven't come across the Centaur people, but it sounds a good thing to look at. I did a bit of Alexander years ago, and found it useful for good posture, but it does depend on whether you have just a bad habit or an actual physical problem, mine was the latter.
Just a thought - I wonder if an exercise I did years ago would help you? Done with a mare who found canter trans difficult, as did I, but great for making one aware of using the aids correctly. Leg yield say to the right (although as usual one should always do things both ways) so as to hit the track just before the bend of the short side starts, and canter as you hit the track. As you have to switch aids to do that, it does make you think of what you're doing. Well it did me anyway! Your horses will by now have got used to your way of riding, so will have to learn a new way too.
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Post by Karen, garrettponies on Aug 31, 2014 9:26:33 GMT
I would get checked out by a physio or a qualified Bowen/Nst practitioner. I'm one sided due to congenital hip disorder and find I'm weaker on one side. Having this treatment has helped me no end. I also don't have the pain I used to suffer from daily.
Pilates is an excellent form of exercise to strengthen core muscles and weak spots. I enlisted the help of a personal trainer for a while and he helped me find the best exercises and stretches to even me out. It really helped.
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Post by halfpass on Aug 31, 2014 11:12:46 GMT
a couple of good old fashioned lunge lessons would not go amiss
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Post by sarahp on Sept 1, 2014 8:15:57 GMT
Possibly hp, but again it depends if it's just a bad habit or an actual physical problem which needs sorting out independently of the horse.
Pilates is brilliant, husband was recommended it for his dodgy back and it's helped that a lot, and helps me to retain some flexibility as I'm arthritic.
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Post by mandmgirl0164 on Sept 1, 2014 9:03:35 GMT
All of the above, invest in a good instructor who will work with you on your position and who really understands the mechanics of rider and horse, not just someone telling you to 'sit up straight'!
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Post by Karen, garrettponies on Sept 3, 2014 14:16:53 GMT
There was an article in H & H quite a while ago on how top riders get fit etc, Pilates was number 1 type of exercise esp for the dressage riders. I tore it out and kept it. If you want a copy pm me your email and I'll scan it and email it over.
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