Centered riding

Find balance in the riding saddle to achieve true harmony with your equine partner

Sally Swift’s Centered Riding Basics of Soft Eyes, Breathing, Centering and Balance all play a role in helping to achieve a soft, clear connection with your horse.

Claudia Coley answers this reader-submitted question.

Centered Riding founder Sally Swift discusses the importance of being a symmetrical rider and gives several exercises to correct asymmetry.

Sally Swift Centered Riding II Book - the woman on the horse at top is my riding instructor Val, who has been my instructor for 36 years! Horse is Skippy, who is unbelievable.

Riding is complicated. Thats what we are told however what if i told you it was actually kinda simple for the basic movements.

A balanced and centered body is vital to good riding. Centered Riding © helps riders achieve balance by using their bodies correctly and more effectively.

For some riders, jumping can be a thrill, a challenge, a sport or competition, or simply fun. Here's how to apply centered riding techniques in jumping.

The benefits of horseback riding are not only limited to your body. Today I will discuss the many psychological benefits of horseback riding.

'On the bit' is about much more than your horse's head position. It refers to your horse's whole body and way of going.