Elliott is learning fast, I think he is starting to understand what I want, which of course is to teach him what I do when I ride him bareback. When I ride him bareback, I act and ride the same as if I was riding him with tack. (For those of you that don't know what tack is, it's the saddle, pads, girth, all the leather and blankets on the horses back.) Riding my horse bareback is proven to develop good balance, and better riding skills. In the saddle, your feet are in the stirrups, so you have better balance, but you don't learn how to get it. Riding bareback, teaches you how to develop good balance, great posture, and it helps you develop better riding skills. It is a lot harder to keep your balance while riding bareback, but after practicing, you just get the hang of it and you get better balance. Although it also helps you have a better connection with your horse.