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Accomplished investor and real estate developer Irving Langer has founded several successful real estate companies, including Saba Raba, LLC, and E&M Associates. Outside of his entrepreneurial efforts, Irving Langer pursues many passions, including horseback riding.
Horseback riding requires proper alignment and coordination. Many aspects of a rider’s lifestyle and physical condition can impact how well his or her bearing while on horseback. To improve their posture, riders should make several important adjustments.
Most people spend much of their time in a few positions related to their work and lifestyle, which can impact riding posture. For example, office workers often transfer a forward-head posture with rounded shoulders to their riding. This stance must be corrected by aligning the heel, hip, shoulder, and head along an imaginary vertical line that passes through the body.
Riders also should identify any imbalances in their muscles and gross motor skills. Relying on one side of the body during work and exercise can cause imbalances to develop. This can be balanced through thoughtful stretching exercises and compensating for weaker muscles by making postural corrections while riding.
Irving Langer 