Re: Is my mentor an idiot? :o)

["Duncan Fletcher" <dfletche@gte.net>]

Scooting back shifts weight to the rear, opposite of lightening the seat
which puts the weight on the stirrups forward of the seat/


Duncan Fletcher
dfletche@gte.net


----- Original Message -----
From: "horseplay" <horseplay@ratedg.com>

> I understand the lightening of the seat...I do that too.  You actually
> scoot back a bit more so as to be toward the backend or hip?  Do you
> still focus on keeping your body vertical?  I have always thought that
> you were supposed to lean as much as necessary forward or back to stay
> vertical when going up and down hills.  And I do lighten my seat.
> That part I understand perfectly.  It is the detail about body
> position that I am unclear about.  Can you explain a little
> differently?  I'm sorry....I've sat here and tried to picture it...
> Shannon
> "If the grass is always greener on the other
> side of the fence.....try watering your yard!"
>
>