Finding the Sweet Spot

Every rider searches for that ideal moment when everything comes together and horse and rider are moving in perfect coordination and balance.  It is a magical place to be and it starts in the “sweet spot” on your horse’s back.

While this article is about gaited horses in particular, the “sweet spot” can be found on any kind of horse.  It is that perfect spot that allows us to maintain proper balance and posture in the saddle.  It allows us to move in tandem and grace with our horse!

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Finding the Sweet Spot, by Elizabeth Hanson

This article was originally published in The Gaited Horse, Fall ’05.