Posted by Chelsea on 9/23/2006, 3:53 pm
74.108.26.107
Hi everyone, my name is Chelsea, I'm 13 and have been riding for about 5 years. I don't own a horse, and have been riding school horses at the same barn for my whole riding "career". My coach and I are very close, I was her first student and she was my first instructor.
The horse I'm currently riding is a beautiful chestnut mare named Diva. She is a good challenge for me, and I have very productive lessons on her. I'm looking for advice on three issues I've struggled with for awhile now.
1. I have trouble keeping my hands up, I tend to bury them in the horses neck.
2. I constantly have to be reminded to close my fingers on the reins. It honestly slips my mind to keep a tight grip.
3. With out realizing it, I arch my back making my position look forced and unatural although it's just as comfortable as having my back
straight.
If anyone could offer advice on any of these issues, it would be greatly appreciated.
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