There are many parallels (pardon the pun) between the physical and physiological demands skiing and horse riding... Speed, power, balance, core strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, switching between energy systems depending on the activity/race/phase and of course falling. But also technique. I've been trying to do my pony a favour by balancing myself better in the saddle. My pony is green and still learning to balance herself and build strength, so it's the least I can