| Did you know when it rains that a whistle is loudest at | | | | his alarm is going off. The subtle signs will stick out like |
| that point? According to science, that is true. As well, a | | | | a sore thumb most of the time. So what do you do if |
| horse's alarm is at its peak just moments before he | | | | your horse's alarm goes off and you didn't expect it? |
| spooks while you're riding him. | | | | Listen to this. Have you seen the parallel bars that |
| The important thing is that you must know how to look | | | | gymnasts use? Picture your arms bent at the elbows, |
| for it. The problem is, most horse owners don't know | | | | resting your weight on the forearms. Your body hangs |
| what to look for. Unless you have the experience then | | | | but doesn't touch the ground. Next, your body is very |
| your horse may suddenly jump sideways while you | | | | loose from your lower back down to your knees. It |
| ride him. It's a shock you need to know how to deal | | | | should be loose enough that someone could move |
| with. | | | | your lower body around easily. Your lower back is |
| And I want to tell you something a lot of trainers won't. | | | | your swivel point. This becomes your shock absorber. |
| Just because you have a lot of skill and years of | | | | The rhythm of your horse is absorbed in your shock |
| experience with a horse doesn't mean the horse won't | | | | absorber. If your horse spooks and jumps sideways or |
| get out from under you. On the other hand, because | | | | forward, your back is now loose enough to absorb |
| you have that skill, it won't happen near as much either. | | | | that and you won't go flying off into the ground. This is |
| After all, if you ride enough horses you will know when | | | | known as "Floating in the Saddle". |