Postural correction protocol based on the AI analysis of 02/08/2026. Focus: rider postural symmetry and horse lumbar relaxation.
The AI analysis highlights a left hip collapse of the rider with consequent elevation of the right shoulder (~+1.8 cm, AI estimate). This asymmetry generates an estimated unbalanced load on the saddle: ~58% left seat bone / ~42% right seat bone.
Reactive contracture of the left Longissimus Dorsi muscle. The horse stiffens to support the asymmetric weight, limiting impulsion and causing the 14cm drift on the center line.
The software detects an estimated ~94% correlation between the rider's hip collapse and the horse's lumbar stiffness. The contracture at minute 1:45 is not a horse problem, but a defensive reaction to the unbalanced load.
To correct the functional asymmetry (high right shoulder and left hip collapse) and neutralize the effect on the horse's lumbar contracture, exercises targeting proprioception are needed: the rider's ability to sense their own body in space.
Action: During working trot, release the left hand from the rein (holding both with the right hand) and point the left index finger upward, trying to touch the sky.
Action: Lying on the ground, knees bent. Lift the pelvis into a "bridge" position. Once up, slightly lift the right foot off the ground (just 2 cm). Keep the pelvis perfectly horizontal.
Action: Imagine holding a full glass of water in each hand, filled to the brim. The thumbs must be the highest point, the knuckles should face each other. If you tense your shoulders, the "glass" tilts.
Each exercise corrects a specific postural error of the rider, eliminating the cause of the penalty on the horse:
| Postural Error | Effect on the Horse | Corrective Exercise | Expected Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right shoulder high (~+1.8 cm, AI est.) | Neck stiffness, nose above vertical | Leonardo's Antenna | +1.0 (Gaits) |
| Left hip collapse (~58/42%, AI est.) | Left lumbar contracture, blocked impulsion | The Asymmetric Bridge | +1.5 (Impulsion) |
| Rigid hand (trapezius tension) | Contact resistance, head tossing | The Glass of Water | +1.0 (Submission) |
Stirrup Length Check: Verify that the stirrup leathers are the same millimetric length. Sometimes, from using one side more than the other, the leather stretches over time, accentuating the asymmetry.
By resolving the rider's postural asymmetry, the system predicts the elimination of contact resistance and an increase in fluidity through diagonals and circles.