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[fiC]

HI, Fi here,
I'm a c6-7 incomplete and have reciently tried to get back onto a horse, I'm finding walking pace ok but can't trott or canter as I just get bounced out of the saddle. Does anyone have any tips or ideas of availiable equipment that would hold me into the saddle better?

cheers

[exojam]

fic,

I do not know about riding horses but have a question for you. When you ride, is there a cushion of some sort you are using in the saddle? I am just thinking that seems to be allot of pressure on your butt if you cannot keep it off the saddle. Hope someone can help you out.

[Ploof]

Hey there!

I think the best advice anyone could give you would be to hook up with your local therapeutic riding school. Even if just for the short term, the staff there have the horses, equipment, volunteers and experience to get you back in the saddle confidently.

Internationally the qualifications differ, but here in Canada it is very difficult to be certified as a therapeutic riding instructor. They really do work for years within an established program to earn their credentials.

If you are interested, visit the website of Karen Brain. She was short listed for our Canadian Olympic Eventing team before a SCI in training when her horse fell, and now rides on our Paralympic Team.

Remember that it is gravity that keeps you in the saddle not grip! Think of all those little 7 year old kids who canter around and jump on the worst little ponies ever. Little kids have short, skinny legs and magically stay on. Balance and gravity.

Keep us posted.

[wheelnsportsman]

How do you ride? Any pics? My wife has a really gentle standard bred. We have been think'n about a buggy or sleigh so that I would be able to go along. I am interested in how you do it. I am a C4.