04/06/2026
One of our main topics with riders of all ages is balance:
Balance on a camel is not created by gripping tighter.
In fact, the tighter you hold on, the more tension travels through your body — and the harder balance becomes.
Real balance starts in your center. Your core, hips, back and the small stabilizing muscles around them work together to move with the camel, not against it.
Children often understand this naturally. Adults, on the other hand, try to “control” balance with the brain first. We overthink, stiffen up, and interrupt the body’s natural responses.
The goal is not to fight the movement.
The goal is to trust it.
A relaxed rider with an engaged core will always move better than a tense rider with a strong grip.
Research in biomechanics and motor control supports this idea. Studies on horseback riding and balance training have shown that excessive muscle tension can reduce stability and coordination, while relaxed, adaptive movement improves balance and responsiveness. Scientists studying posture and movement also describe how the body relies on core stabilization and subtle muscle adjustments — not rigid gripping — to maintain balance during motion.
So rule number 1 - stop overthinking it and just ride.
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