https://www.paulajosajones.org/RideDanceWrite/2012/11/27/staying-in-the-center/ Paula Josa-Jones Sat, 18 May 2013 11:19:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2 https://www.paulajosajones.org/RideDanceWrite/2012/11/27/staying-in-the-center/#comment-266 Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:23:13 +0000 http://www.horsedancing.us/blog/?p=5719#comment-266 […] of you have commented on my post about softness.  I want to give full credit to Mark Rashid here.  It began when I heard him at Equine Affaire, […]

]]> https://www.paulajosajones.org/RideDanceWrite/2012/11/27/staying-in-the-center/#comment-265 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 23:04:22 +0000 http://www.horsedancing.us/blog/?p=5719#comment-265 Balance is so important in everything we do. Being centered enough, that when being thrown off guard, we can react naturally and without over compensation. My vision of being centered on a horse is like having hips that pivot and swivel without your torso moving, shoulders are naturally straight and posture then is in line with everything else. Bringing virtually no impact on the effort your horse has to put out to carry you. It is difficult to teach (especially older people) but once you feel it …..oh it’s heaven!! I was fortunate enough to learn at a very young age. Hope your day goes well, take care, and ride safe.

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