I mean there are professional jockeys and show riders who must be doing *something* at a very high level, but I honestly don’t understand what. Like if I’m riding a horse that’s jumping over a fence, isn’t that all the horse? And I just need to not fall off?
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The part of “just need not to fall off” alone is extremely difficult.
Maintaining balance on a moving horse is crucial for effective riding (and also riding in a way that does not harm the horse). Riders need to develop a strong sense of balance and coordination to stay centered in the saddle, especially when the horse is in motion or executing complex maneuvers.
You have to learn how to communicate with your horse, a horse doesn’t just simply do what it learned but you have to actually understand and communicate what you want with your horse.
You need emotional control – you should not panic if your horse breaks out with you on its back, but take immediate action to regain control.
And the amount of stamina and strength you need because you actually have to mimic the horses up and down (called posting) movement to reduce strain of the horse’ back and allow it more freedom in their range of motion. Imagine having a backpack loosely on your back and you sprint – your backpack will jerk up and down, hurting you and bringing you out of the smooth motion of running.
Now fasten the backpack to your back very tight – this way it works with your flow of motion and isn’t in your way.
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