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How Proper Weight Distribution Transforms Your Riding and Your Horse's Movement If you’ve ever spent time in the saddle, you’ll know that riding is about much more than just sitting atop a horse. The way you distribute your weight can make all the difference—not only for your own comfort and security, but for your horse’s ability to move freely and perform at their best. Enter the 7-point seat , a concept you might have come across on Lagoballo’s website blog, which breaks d

How Self-Assessment Can Make You a More Mindful, Effective Rider If you're passionate about horses, you've probably spent more hours in the saddle than you care to count—only to discover, occasionally, that old habits have snuck back in. Maybe your horse in really lazy or is heavy in the contact. Don't fret! There's a refreshingly simple tool that can help you reset and ride with renewed awareness, it's what I like to call, the "horse shopping list" . This clever twist on int

How to Use Intentional Self-Assessment to Improve Your Body Mechanics in the Saddle If you’ve ever caught yourself gripping the reins too tightly or tensing your shoulders while riding, you’re not alone. Bad habits can sneak up on even the most experienced riders, often going unnoticed until they start to affect your comfort and communication with your horse. But what if there was a simple tool to help you reset those habits and ride with more awareness? Enter, what I like to