If you’ve been wondering how to improve your riding position, simply being told to “sit taller” is unlikely to create lasting change. Good riding posture isn’t something you hold—it’s something your body has to recreate every stride while your horse is moving underneath you. In this article, you’ll discover why riders can often find the correct position but struggle to maintain it, how learned stability behaviours can actually make you stiffer in the saddle, and why improving your riding position starts with understanding how your body manages movement, not simply trying harder.

Struggling to keep your horse riding position consistent? Discover why, what your body is actually doing, and what needs to change.

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Rider biomechanics refers to the study of how a...