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"The rider should remain upright with the small of the back braced. The spine must not be hollow and the spine must remain supple and flexible. This is necessary to enable the rider to follow all movements of his horse as if he were part of his own body. The back must remain firm and upright to allow the rider to use the small of the back as an aid." ~ Alois Podhajsky
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