Post edited 2:34 pm – April 10, 2010 by qmhkathe

You haven't been real specific how long have you been riding?  How often do you ride?  If you haven't been riding long then it is important to have a good ground person giving you instruction.  The more time you have in the saddle the stronger your body will become, this will strengthen your muscles and allow you to keep your position while absorbing the energy and motion of the horse.  If you are having problems keeping you position it may be that you feet are to far forward or to far behind you.  You need to keep a straight line from you ears through you shoulders to you hips and down to you heals.  Your heels need to stay under you hips and you shoulders should be square over your hips.  You may need to be using a more connected inner thigh.  It is important to understand the rhythm and movement of the horse so that you can be connected to the step which will help you stay in your position.  Another position problem could be because your saddle is putting you in an ineffective position.  Buy a good saddle or have one made from a good saddle maker.  Saddles play a very important role in a riders ability to stay in position.  I hope this has helped.  Thank you very much for your question.  Kathe