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How Your Polo Pony Wants You to Ride

Posted on March 29, 2009 by Gincy

Had a post from a reader who was wondering about whether you should grip with your thighs when riding polo ponies. S/he also wondered about half-seat and posting and building strength for these activities. You don’t ride polo ponies any … Continue reading →

Posted in Gincy's Blog | Tagged Exercises, Gripping with legs, Lateral centering, Leg position, Longitudinal centering
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