I had a conversation with a student of mine this last week.  We were discussing the topic of confidence in a young horse.  A horse needs to have confidence not only in themselves, but also in the rider.  As we humans saddle up and mount a horse we change their center of gravity.  Our added weight, coupled with it's position over the horse, shifts their center of balance upwards a little.  In essence, the horse becomes top heavy while carrying the load of a rider.   

I had a conversation with a student of mine this last week.  We were discussing the topic of confidence in a young horse.  A horse needs to have confidence not only in themselves, but also in the rider.  As we humans saddle up and mount a horse we change their center of gravity.  Our added weight, coupled with it's position over the horse, shifts their center of balance upwards a little.  In essence, the horse becomes top heavy while carrying the load of a rider.