The simple execution of specific manuevers
is NOT a guarantee of knowledge of how to ride. The execution of these
manuevers CORRECTLY AT VERY HIGH SPEED is evidence of the ability to ride,
really ride. It is not learned in a day, even though clinics are taught in a
day. It takes lots of practice. The Foreman Handle is not for beginning riders.
It is meant for people who have knowledge of horsemanship and riding skills. It
is based on the premise of the balanced ride. These manuevers CAN
NOT be executed correctly without an independent seat and independent
hands. Monte Foreman based his entire approach on the "Balanced Ride". If you
can get a hold of the old Foreman films you will see the difference between top
riders of his day executing these manuvers incorrectly and correct. Just a side
item, the terms rollback, 360 Flying lead changes, etc were actually coined by
Foreman in a series of articles written in Texas Horseman which I think either
became Western Horseman or Practical Horseman. I think they are still availbe on
request.
