👀Do you look at the saddle or the rider? I often see posts on equine social media discussing how a rider’s position is influenced by their saddle. If I were a saddle fitter, I’d focus on how adjustments could help the rider achieve a better position. But as a rider physio, I take a different approach. My focus is on the rider: what exercises do they need to improve their movement, alignment, and control? Neither perspective is more important—it just depends on the lens you’re looking through. T

💂”Sit Up Tall!” Isn’t Always the Solution Being told to "sit up" isn’t always helpful—it depends on how you're sitting in the first place. For example, this rider had learned to arch her lower back when trying to sit tall. With a thick coat or jumper, it might look like she’s sitting correctly, but the arch created tension, stiffness, and imbalance. The key is finding a neutral pelvic position first. Once you're in neutral, the focus shifts to maintaining that alignment while moving your pelvis