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Location: USA | I was always been told to lean back slightly or move to the outside of your seat going around the barrel. But lately I've been hearing to lean forward and I've been seeing a lot of people leaning forward in their seats all the way around the barrel. I ride a push style mare and I do have to lean forward but if I don't sit down she's defiantly not going to collect up like I like her to on her hindquarters. |
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The Advice Guru
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| I don't know how anyone could lean back as then your already late for leaving the barrel.
Myself I am a forward rider, probably too much according to some trainers.
The best body as Dena says is to sit deep with your thighs like that of a bronc rider ready to spur out, and our upper body curled forward over your hips and hand in front.
Ed Wright says sit down body forward and hand up near the ears.
Each person has their own style, just like each horse. You need to figure out what works for you.
Personally I like how Sheri, and Charmayne ride, very quiet |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | Every one has their own style of riding, you find what works for you. But no leaning back. Keep that forward motion. |
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"aint no Barbie"
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Location: san antonio texas | Actually sitting down in your saddle is something you want to do on a young colt, when you are showing the horse how to prepare for the turn. As the horse gets older and is locked onto his turns the body position should change to the more forward stature you see in some of the photos. Some people are seeing these photos of NFR barrel racers and winning riders and see their forward stature but aren't taking into consideration that the horses they are on need the forward stature to keep forward impulsion in the turns. Some horses absolutely need their jockey to sit down to help prepare for the turn and some horses are so free they will always need that. Just depends on the horse you are riding. |
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| carlos - 2014-04-10 9:35 PM
Actually sitting down in your saddle is something you want to do on a young colt, when you are showing the horse how to prepare for the turn. As the horse gets older and is locked onto his turns the body position should change to the more forward stature you see in some of the photos. Some people are seeing these photos of NFR barrel racers and winning riders and see their forward stature but aren't taking into consideration that the horses they are on need the forward stature to keep forward impulsion in the turns. Some horses absolutely need their jockey to sit down to help prepare for the turn and some horses are so free they will always need that. Just depends on the horse you are riding.
Sitting down and leaning back are completely different.
The NFR pictures still show the riders sitting, they are bending at the waist to keep that forward momentum. They do change their position from running inbetween the barrel and around the barrel. |
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Location: Beecher IL | I try to sit deep but maintain a forward "up" motion from my hips up so i can quickly get in and out of my saddle to push outwards when leaving the barrel |
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 I Chore in Chucks
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Location: MD | I've been told to always to aim for square and in the middle and slightly forward to add the hustle. but if I'm sitting back my horse is slowing down... I've seen people look like they lay on top of their horses neck going around the barrels. and I've seen some that look like they are in a lazy boy up there and they can all put up fast times. I think it's more what works for you and what works for your horse is really the right answer here. |
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"aint no Barbie"
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Location: san antonio texas | cheryl makofka - 2014-04-10 9:49 PM carlos - 2014-04-10 9:35 PM Actually sitting down in your saddle is something you want to do on a young colt, when you are showing the horse how to prepare for the turn. As the horse gets older and is locked onto his turns the body position should change to the more forward stature you see in some of the photos. Some people are seeing these photos of NFR barrel racers and winning riders and see their forward stature but aren't taking into consideration that the horses they are on need the forward stature to keep forward impulsion in the turns. Some horses absolutely need their jockey to sit down to help prepare for the turn and some horses are so free they will always need that. Just depends on the horse you are riding. Sitting down and leaning back are completely different. The NFR pictures still show the riders sitting, they are bending at the waist to keep that forward momentum. They do change their position from running inbetween the barrel and around the barrel.
ya no where did i mention leaning back in my post. i mentioned sitting down as i see a high percentage of riders never preparing their horses for a turn by not sitting down for a turn. |
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| I like to put a little more pressue on the outside foot when turning. It helps me keep my balance and my shoulders square. My body is slightly forward. |
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| try to ride over the first rib. butt in the seat, body is encouraging forward motion. You can tuck your hips underneath you when you reach your rate point so they can feel you, and keep your heels down, keeping that straight line from your hip to you heel, body still encouraging forward motion by getting your chest and shoulders slightly forward, hand is forward(either lifted or down). |
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Location: The edge of no where | carlos - 2014-04-11 8:28 AM cheryl makofka - 2014-04-10 9:49 PM carlos - 2014-04-10 9:35 PM Actually sitting down in your saddle is something you want to do on a young colt, when you are showing the horse how to prepare for the turn. As the horse gets older and is locked onto his turns the body position should change to the more forward stature you see in some of the photos. Some people are seeing these photos of NFR barrel racers and winning riders and see their forward stature but aren't taking into consideration that the horses they are on need the forward stature to keep forward impulsion in the turns. Some horses absolutely need their jockey to sit down to help prepare for the turn and some horses are so free they will always need that. Just depends on the horse you are riding. Sitting down and leaning back are completely different. The NFR pictures still show the riders sitting, they are bending at the waist to keep that forward momentum. They do change their position from running inbetween the barrel and around the barrel.
^^^ This. Great explanation. |
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Location: SE KS | OMG!!!!!!!!!!! Another "thing" to "try" n do in a barrel run!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
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Location: In a happy place | carlos - 2014-04-11 8:28 AM cheryl makofka - 2014-04-10 9:49 PM carlos - 2014-04-10 9:35 PM Actually sitting down in your saddle is something you want to do on a young colt, when you are showing the horse how to prepare for the turn. As the horse gets older and is locked onto his turns the body position should change to the more forward stature you see in some of the photos. Some people are seeing these photos of NFR barrel racers and winning riders and see their forward stature but aren't taking into consideration that the horses they are on need the forward stature to keep forward impulsion in the turns. Some horses absolutely need their jockey to sit down to help prepare for the turn and some horses are so free they will always need that. Just depends on the horse you are riding. Sitting down and leaning back are completely different. The NFR pictures still show the riders sitting, they are bending at the waist to keep that forward momentum. They do change their position from running inbetween the barrel and around the barrel.
I wondered that myself carlos.   |
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| sorrel horse ranch - 2014-04-11 12:26 PM
carlos - 2014-04-11 8:28 AM cheryl makofka - 2014-04-10 9:49 PM carlos - 2014-04-10 9:35 PM Actually sitting down in your saddle is something you want to do on a young colt, when you are showing the horse how to prepare for the turn. As the horse gets older and is locked onto his turns the body position should change to the more forward stature you see in some of the photos. Some people are seeing these photos of NFR barrel racers and winning riders and see their forward stature but aren't taking into consideration that the horses they are on need the forward stature to keep forward impulsion in the turns. Some horses absolutely need their jockey to sit down to help prepare for the turn and some horses are so free they will always need that. Just depends on the horse you are riding. Sitting down and leaning back are completely different. The NFR pictures still show the riders sitting, they are bending at the waist to keep that forward momentum. They do change their position from running inbetween the barrel and around the barrel.
maybe she was agreeing and just adding to the explanation. |
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Location: Alberta | centred, sit on my pockets, shoulders square with horses, I dont lean too far forward.....and hang on 
I think sometimes and Ive had it happen myself, we do have best intentions to keep butt in the saddle, but when horses are running fast and powerful you can occasionally get popped forward, BUT I think if your centred (not leaning forward or too far back) you can keep yourself balanced and not hinder the horse too much!
Edited by dream_chaser 2014-04-11 1:46 PM
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| FlyingJT - 2014-04-11 12:40 PM
sorrel horse ranch - 2014-04-11 12:26 PM
carlos - 2014-04-11 8:28 AM cheryl makofka - 2014-04-10 9:49 PM carlos - 2014-04-10 9:35 PM Actually sitting down in your saddle is something you want to do on a young colt, when you are showing the horse how to prepare for the turn. As the horse gets older and is locked onto his turns the body position should change to the more forward stature you see in some of the photos. Some people are seeing these photos of NFR barrel racers and winning riders and see their forward stature but aren't taking into consideration that the horses they are on need the forward stature to keep forward impulsion in the turns. Some horses absolutely need their jockey to sit down to help prepare for the turn and some horses are so free they will always need that. Just depends on the horse you are riding. Sitting down and leaning back are completely different. The NFR pictures still show the riders sitting, they are bending at the waist to keep that forward momentum. They do change their position from running inbetween the barrel and around the barrel.
maybe she was agreeing and just adding to the explanation.
check what the OP wrote ... asking about leaning back ... :) I think it all ties together nicely!  |
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