Esther finds it incredibly useful to be able to really show riders how using their body in different ways directly influences the horse, so preparing the rider better for riding their own horse. Learning some of these skills off the horse on a simulator allows assessment and experimentation without risk to the horse, to be able to explain the whys and wherefores of the subtle art of aiding. It’s not easy to fully understand and control our bodies in order to correctly influence the horse, and to make sure our requests are specific and clearly understood by the horse. Ultimately many riders ask for too many things at the same time or think they are asking one thing without realising that the way they are using their body is asking for something else entirely. Some riders experience discomfort due to asymmetry in how they use their body, others are afraid of developing their skills in case it causes their horse confusion or discomfort while they are riding. All riders experience hiccups in their journey with their horse, feeling stuck in some way or that communication between horse and rider isn’t working as well as it could.
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