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[RC] falling off the horse - sherman

I don’t like falling off, it happens about once every couple or few years. What I do to prevent it, is to ride with more weight in the stirrups than in the seat, relaxed, but ready for a surprise. Then when the horse spooks or spins, my legs (and hopefully the whole body)moves with the horse. If I have more weight in my rear end, then when the horse spooks I’m more likely to get dumped. Even on a nice casual walking ride I’m ready for a spin, jump or bolt.
 
Kathy
 
 
Here are my questions: 
1., how long before I can ride again (my other, non-spooky horse)? Do I just 
wait til it stops hurting too much? 
2., anyone have any suggestions other than a velcro-butt graft? 
3., how many times have you ridecampers fallen off a horse before you started 
questioning your sanity regarding that particular horse? 
4., on average, how many times do you fall off per year? 
 
I probably fall off 2-3 times per year. I've probably ridden 2000 miles for my 
AERC 450 ;-) I had open abdominal surgery 3 months ago. I am built like a 
weeble (but I do fall down) (for people under 40, that means I'm short, fat, 
and have teeny-tiny legs and arms - ooooooh, pretty!). (I am trying to lose 
weight, and I exercise both on the horse and off). I think Splendor is a 
wonderful horse. I still take riding lessons, from an excellent rider and 
teacher. Any problems I have are my fault, not hers. Trust me, she's INCREDIBLY 
patient with me. I have had some fear issues, but those may be behind me. I 
ride in a Big Horn Endurance saddle, and a Specialized Trailmaster saddle. 
 
Thanks in advance for your suggestions. 
 
Elysa