That's standard and still used, but less extremely. The modern seat, aka the forward or Caprilli seat, really only came in the early 20th century, ideal for jumping.
That seat is still best for Aussie stock saddles (which ironically are brilliant for positioning learners' legs in the forward seat) and I've seen it used by people on slow bits of hunts.
Also, have used it myself because 8 hours of shoulder-hip-heel alignment is not good for either rider or horse. TBH, while my body defaults to forward seat, Pegs and I cheerfully ambled along with my legs stretched out and her reins on the buckle. Arse twitch was first indicator for her to pay attention. Reins gathered up and seat shift was "okay, we have to cross a road now".
ETA: his feet are in a horrible position - even with a farmer's seat, you keep the stirrup on the ball of your foot.
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That seat is still best for Aussie stock saddles (which ironically are brilliant for positioning learners' legs in the forward seat) and I've seen it used by people on slow bits of hunts.
Also, have used it myself because 8 hours of shoulder-hip-heel alignment is not good for either rider or horse. TBH, while my body defaults to forward seat, Pegs and I cheerfully ambled along with my legs stretched out and her reins on the buckle. Arse twitch was first indicator for her to pay attention. Reins gathered up and seat shift was "okay, we have to cross a road now".
ETA: his feet are in a horrible position - even with a farmer's seat, you keep the stirrup on the ball of your foot.