"Yesterday's weather is a stark contrast to today, which has become warm like summer in the afternoon.
After finishing my riding lesson at home base, I am on my way back.
I realized there's a significant difference in the force I apply with my legs and on the armor, which affects the horse's canter.
In long track canters and corner canters, it's important to maintain a proper internal posture.
This is obvious, as it relates to how well one can control centrifugal force while riding.
In corners, it's typical for the inside leg to be forward and the outside leg to be back,
but it seems I have a bad habit of letting my right leg trail.
In short, from the thigh to the knee should be firmly attached to the horse to maintain balance, and from below the knee to the ankle should be free to open and close.
(The ankle joint needs to be flexible enough to open and close freely.)
When sitting in the saddle during a trot, tighten around the horse with your ankles. When standing up from the saddle,
detach your legs from the horse.
If you manage this movement well and give the horse enough propulsion, the horse will want to gallop,
and then you unleash the power all at once for a gallop start.
I've managed to do this somehow, but still, my leg balance is pointed out as a problem. When my right foot is forward,
I need to shift my weight more towards the left ischium to not fall off the horse.
When weight settles on the ischium and the armor, the hand holding the reins naturally falls downward too.
Ultimately, the balance of the legs, the riding posture, and the grip on the reins,
If these comprehensive movements can be performed naturally, it would likely make for beautiful dressage.
I understand this, but it's frustrating when things don't go as planned."