Your spine is more than structure—it’s your partner in balance and communication. Series: The Rider’s Upper Body, Spine & Core The spine is far more than a column of bones holding us upright. It’s the living bridge between how we move, how we feel, and how we connect with our horse. In the saddle, every function of the spine becomes part of the conversation. When we understand those functions, we can ride with more clarity, softness, and freedom. Postural Support A well-align

By Alejandra González So many riders tell me the same thing in different words: “I don’t want to disappoint my horse.” And it’s true — we...

A soft, embodied seat begins before the first step What Most Riders Get Wrong About Core Activation Over the past two posts, we’ve been...

A soft approach to real stability in the saddle Let’s build on what we started. In the last post, we met the transverse abdominis — the...

A gentle start to building core awareness in the saddle Let me ask you something: Have you ever tried to “engage your core” while riding…...

By Alejandra Gonzalez Have you ever told yourself, “I just need to be more confident”? I hear it often—from riders of all backgrounds. We...

Have you ever looked at a photo or video of yourself riding and thought… Why am I always sitting just a little to the left? You adjust....

Ever Feel Like One Leg Just… Disappears? You’re riding a circle to the left, applying your inside leg like you always do. But for some...

Why Pelvic Rotation Matters for Every Rider Your pelvis is the foundation of your seat. It plays a key role in absorbing movement,...

Next time you’re on your horse, I’d like you to try something simple but powerful. Spend one quiet minute at the walk, just focusing on...

Mastering Force Absorption: The Key to Better Riding As riders, we often focus on posture, but one easily overlooked skill is force...

Supination and Your Ride: The Impact of Foot Alignment on Balance and Pelvic Position In equestrian biomechanics, foot alignment is...