“You’re sitting on a hanging basket of ribs. The more you understand that structure—and how to interact with it—the better your communication becomes.”
Have you ever been told to “ride with your seat”—but weren’t quite sure what that
actually meant?
In this powerful and practical presentation, Ann Montgomery breaks down what it really means to communicate with your horse through your seat—not just your hands or legs. You’ll discover how to turn your core into a language both you and your horse can understand. Ann draws from decades of experience, layering in functional anatomy, biomechanics, and real-world application to help you feel your seat—and feel your horse.
You’ll learn:
✅ What makes up the “rider’s seat” (it’s more than just seat bones!)
✅ How the diaphragm, pelvic floor, thighs, and core create subtle yet powerful communication
✅ What your horse feels through the saddle—yes, even through the fluffiest fleece pad
✅ How to align and balance your pelvis to avoid blocking the horse or falling behind the movement
✅ How to activate the deep core and stabilize without gripping
✅ Why breath and pelvic awareness change everything—from spooky horses to precision movements
✅ How to use your thighs and inner calf to feel and support the ribcage
✅ What fascia, skin, intercostal muscles, and the thoracic sling mean for your riding
✅ Why horses prefer a quiet, aware seat—and how to build that awareness
This isn’t just theory. You’ll be guided through seat awareness exercises you can try right from your chair as you watch, and carry into the saddle for immediate transformation.
Webinar Length 40 minutes