Re: How do you "sink into the saddle"? - Independent seat etc

Alonella wrote:

Indeed, a friend of mine was taught to ride, old style, and they put an
egg between her feet and the stirrup, the correct weight in the stirrup
was supposed to be enough to keep the egg in place but not to break it.

That sounds like a good exercise for learning to elevate the toes and remain aware of foot position.

I'm not sure how much pressure is required to break an egg. They're pretty strong if you don't shock them.

I once rode with a raw egg in my back pocket on a dare.  It didn't break.

Similarly fragile but less messy items are available.

- Jim
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