General Education: Seat and Position (.50 education credits)
A course for riders of all levels. Learn basic human anatomy to explain correct rider position and reasons for misalignment, explain the benefits of riding on the lunge, and recognize rider position faults and their possible effects on the horse.
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Classical Theory For Lungeing The Rider on the Horse
Excerpt from USDF Lungeing ManualUSDF
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A Body-Awareness Primer for Riders
Got position problems? Try improving your balance.Beth Glosten
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Leg Position
1994 USDF National Symposium featuring Wolfgang Niggli and Betsy Steiner. Watch as they discuss the importance of the leg position.USDF
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Rider Position
1998 USDF National Symposium featuring Kyra Kyrklund. Watch as Kyra addresses the importance of the rider's position.USDF
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Rider Position
1996 USDF National Symposium featuring Robert Dover, Michael Poulin, Hilda Gurney, and Jessica Ransehousen. Watch as they address the importance of the rider position.USDF
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Master the Sitting Trot
A USDF-certified instructor shares her strategies for success in teaching the sitting trot.Karen McGoldrick
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How Rider Position Affects the Young Horse
Watch as Christoph Hess emphasizes the importance of good rider position on young horses at the 2004 USDF National SymposiumUSDF
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Straighten up and Ride Right
Connection article on keeping your horse straight and balanced by keeping yourself in alignment.Lena Wedenmark with D.J. Carey
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