The Secret to Classical Riding

We are out of touch! To most people their body is a vehicle that they ride around in.  The secret to classical riding is getting in touch with your body.   In order to approach classical riding you need to realize that you may be balancing differently from one side of your body to the other.  That means you will ride each side of the horse differently, without knowing it.  Thus there are horses that won't stay on the rail traveling in one direction and will have difficulty taking a canter lead on one side.  The rider, not realizing their own distorted balance on that side  will discipline the horse thinking he is being disobedient.   

It is a mistake to try to ride out of your head thinking that you can just take the reins and tell the horse with your hands and legs what you want and he has to obey you.  It really doesn't work that way.    So the first step in the journey of classical riding is to take a close look at your balance with the help of a ground person and balance yourself on both sides.   The rewards are great!!

For assistance in balancing your body on both sides:   Book One   Balancing the Rider, The Aspirant Horse and Rider Training Technique can be purchased at www.isaacroyalfarm.com