Yep, Western saddle and didin't lean forward. I have a lot to learn about horse riding. Heck getting up on her was a major job for me.
Getting up on my mare is a major job for me! I have a tall mare, I'm short, and what's more I have short legs. I spend a lot of time leading her around looking for buckets, car bumpers, fence rails, etc. We were out on the fox hunt and I had to dismount in the middle of a large field to adjust my saddle pad. I led her into a ditch and lowered my left stirrup about four notches and was able to scramble back aboard. Argggggh! Fortunately she is a good mare, and very patient.
Here is a picture of her from the fox hunt. She is cantering (the slow version of a gallop) up a hill, and the photog caught her in the third beat of the canter and in perfect position. She looks just like a hunter should, with her chin tucked in and her body bent in the direction of the canter.
The photog followed the hunt on a 4-wheeler, and would dash out in front and wait in strategic positions for everybody to come through. By the time the hunt breakfast was over, he had proofs and his website ready for everybody to view. He did a really good job and got some great shots. I love this one.