Having appraised Louisa and Ash in Part 1, and worked with Ash in hand, American posture expert Peggy Cummings turns her attention to Louisa's posture on the ground. Making Louisa aware of the tension in her body and where this affects Ash, Peggy explains that tense thighs stop Ash using his hind quarters and when Louisa uses her arms, her back tightens which further blocks him. By asking Louisa to move her seat bones forwards a fraction, Peggy gives Louisa a stronger position which is easier to maintain. Back in the saddle, Peggy notices changes in both horse and rider which create a softer and more harmonious picture. (Part 2 of 3.)
