Don't you think it looks like she got jerked forward and tensed with her feet, legs and upper body?
And yes, we were taught to drop our heels, and ride with our feet parallel to the sides of the horse. I've seen some recent pictures of myself riding and thought "when did I start riding like THAT?" At 65, I'm a lot more interested in trying to be light in seat and hands and give my horse the easiest possible way of carrying my aging and heavier body. My toes are pointing out and my feet are flat. Oh well. I'm lucky to still be riding at all. I met a couple of women out on trail Tuesday, one exactly my age. I just got an e-mail saying that she had a heart attack and a stent placed some time since then. Nancy
