A good core strengthing tool
This unit works almost as good as the real thing (riding a live horse).  Pros...you don't have to feed it, it won't bite, kick, run you over, spook on the trail, or buck you off.  You also can ride when the weather is bad.<br />Cons...needs free swinging stirrups or irons to help get into those positions (that you can only get on a live horse) to make this product work to its full potential.  I put English leathers & irons on my core exerciser so I could use it more like real riding.<br />Using the stirrups works the ankles, loosens the tightness in the leg & the calf muscles on the lower leg.  I get more strengthening of the leg & back muscles by getting into that &#34;two pointing&#34; (a position while riding English) while using this unit.
Rating: 5 stars