Re: another bad dismount


"Alison Blake-Reed" <ajbr-nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in
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> "Kate Morgan" <katemorgan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> > And if you have any sort of hip trouble, *don't* try this method. Do it
>> > sidesaddle way. While sitting upright, swing your right leg over your
>> > pommel, then slide down the horse with your back to it. Much much
>> > safer,
>> > and if you explain the reason why to your instructor, they'll either
>> > agree or offer you an even more effective way of doing it.
>>
>> I was going to suggest dismounting that way, it is very easy and safe,
>> many people use that method, well worth a go
>>
>> kate
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> I thought this method was discouraged on the grounds that if the horse
> throws its head up at the crucial moment (or presumably steps forward) you
> will go plop off backwards?
>
> As for poor 'footybet' - it could be as well that after the ride your legs
> are so jelly-like they can't hold you when you do dismount? I rememeber
> that
> when I was first learning my legs just sagged as I reached the ground!
>


Yes that was one of the thoughts I had.
Muscle tone will improve but it takes time.


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