Ridecamp: Re: [RC] grip with their calves

--- April Johnson <eightylee@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Guess I have to disagree with that. I do a lot of
> bareback riding. Have in
> the past. Do now. I rarely touch my horses with my
> calves. 

April, you are obviously a good rider with a great sence of
balance. I should have been more specific and said that
those not used to riding bareback will have a tendency to
grip with their whole leg and may unintentionally create a
bad habit that will be hard to break. Some bareback riders
will also have a tendency to "pinch" with their knees with
out realizing they are doing this...another no no. When I
was learning to jump I had this habit and still hear my
coach telling me to grip with my upper thighs and not my
knees <VBG>...oh, and keep my eyes open over the jump...lol

Regards,
Penny









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