@@Luc_Eq so glad it gave you some tips!

@@Dixietheeventer you are more than welcome! Please stay tuned as I am just about to launch a series of videos addressing basic problems most riders face at one time or another !

One way would be to hold the two point for 2 or three strides after the jump, letting the horse land the jump and continue in canter (provided it can stay rhythmic), this extra time will allow you to regain a good balanced position and control the unfolding of your body, which will let you practice coming back into the tack quietly. After you do this enough times to feel confident about the landing you can shorten the three strides after the jump to two, then the two to one and so on. The other thing to practice while not jumping, is correctly getting into and out of the two point while trotting and cantering on the flat, being mindful of keeping your heels down at all times, and remembering to push your hands forward first as you get into two point But to bring your hands back toward you as the last element as you move back into your three point. Your hands should always remain in front of your shoulders when you are practicing this way so that your balance is enhanced. Best of luck! Let me know how it goes!

@@horsepro8133 thanks SO much. I'll try both methods in my next lesson, and I'll let you know how it goes. I'll have some vids up to see the progress.

Let me know how you do with it!!

First I would check the length of your stirrups to make sure they are not too long. Then I would practice a two point in the walk, holding the mane while pushing my hands down firmly into the top of the neck and concentrating on pushing my heels down, and once that is mastered move to trot. Remember to push your sear slightly backward so that your hip bones are positioned over your heels, and keep your hands in the neck and ahead of your face (your hands , head (face) and elbows should make a triangle). Let me know if any of these tips help!!

@@horsepro8133 thank you so much!!! It doesn’t help that I am still a lesson student and my horse and tack don’t belong to me. The only English saddle I have access to at the moment is way too large for me (in the seat) which really makes it challenging to get into the correct position. I tried shortening my stirrups when I rode yesterday, and it helped a lot! I am working on saving up to buy my own English saddle for obvious reasons (in the past two years I have borrowed five different English saddles and not one of them has fit me right) but until then it’s incredibly frustrating to wobble around in a massive saddle! I also struggle to find good advice when it comes to English, as my trainer is a western trainer

@@phoenixequestrian8680 best of luck! Let me know how you get on!

@@phoenixequestrian8680 sorry for the late reply, but I have some tips for the posting trot. My trainer taught me to post at the walk first, think of posting as a pelvic movement rather than standing up in your saddle. Not sure if you know about diagonals, but try to rise with the outside leg. Sorry if my descriptions are sloppy, I can't lol.

I think then the best course of action is to have a discussion with your trainer. They may have a excellent reason for your stirrup length. Perhaps they also don't realize you feel uncomfortable in your present length.

Hi there. Do you mean trot standing up? And holding the man a little to maintain balance and an upright position? This is actually a good excercise for balance, but not exactly one that works your lower leg into a jump position, or accustomed your lower back into a flattish yet comfortable and relaxed position. When you stand it forces your core to do the brunt of the work, and your foot to move slightly in order to allow for the balance of the leg into your upper body. Please let me know if you were meaning something else.

How did I do riding? I am a very avid and passionate horse person, and knew even from a young age I would become a professional in the equine industry. So I rode every chance I got, hung around the stable helping and learning whenever possible, and when I opened my own stable spent 10 to 12 hours a day on average there. However, that is how many get into horses professionally. Most amatuers cannot spend this volume of time because of job/ family commitments. Basically, anyone who would like to get better at riding (or any sport/skill) should try to do as much as they can given their own personal time constraints. We can all only do our best to try to get in as much training/lesson/riding time as possible. However, if the practice time is limited, then the rider needs to be patient about their progress and understand it may be slower than someone who can devote multiple days and times. The beauty of riding is that there is a horse, trainer, lesson or training program and aspect of the sport out there to suit every avid horseperson.

Hi there! Great question! This excercise is meant to be done only in trot and on the flat for a few minutes at a time as a means to strengthen the depth of a riders leg and enhance their own balance. The situation in your description sounds like you are talking about two pointing over the fence and then having the horse be a bit too speedy on the landing? Is this correct? There are many reasons for speed or lack of balance upon landing a jump such as age and training level of the horse, general disposition of the horse, health of the horse, discipline (are you a hunter, jumper, eventer, dressage, etc), lifestyle of the horse (turn out, feed, number of times ridden per week), level of rider, level of coach. If you can send me a bit more information addressing the questions above I would be happy to give you some tips!

@@horsepro8133 I do hunter jumper, the horse gets grain and hay every day, vet check ups annually, and turnout all of the time except for bad weather and a little before lessons. Yes, my problem is when I focus on my two point the horse will often run off and I don’t have time to control it unless I have a very ugly 2 point where my hands are not far up the horses neck and I am sitting sitting back (only on small fences). I have to really neglect the jumping position or the horse will take advantage of the release and run away. I am not sure what the level of the coach is, but she does teach at a good lesson facility. Thanks for the help and I understand this video is about half seat, but I notice if I put these comments on a more viewed video I never get a response.

@@hannahsms3816 hey there. Sounds like you have addressed all the key elements of physical and outside elements! You should definitely ask your trainer about bit choice (any changes should be done supervised and under professional guidance), saddle fit, and check out what the horses past history might be? Some horses, although they might be purchased to do a job, may prefer a different job to what you intend its use to be. That is a question to discuss with your present trainer. Outside of that, trot and canter poles, practicing the half seat and full seat back and forth on the flat, and then adding in poles and doing the same, then to trot and canter pole courses, trotting into jumps, trotting in with placement poles behind (properly placed), lunging or driving the horse over poles, making sure on the flat the horse understands a half halt, balance aids, and does his downward transitions perfectly. As a rider it is key to stay fit, be patient, have great help, stay optimistic, be realistic about the horses suitability to the job, practice, and ask lots of questions!!! Sometimes it takes only a small modification for a horse to understand the intent of a rider. Sometimes you need to try a few things, and then repeat the ones that seem to work in helping your horse out to understand your desires. This can take some time. Especially on an older horse or on a green one, and also on a horse coming from a different discipline. Wishing you the absolute best of luck. Let me know if you try any of the above suggestions and if they help you. Cheers!!!

@@horsepro8133 Thanks

Let me know how it works. And if you need any more detailed info. Am happy to give it!

I will rectify this!! Thanks for the input!

Thank you so much for the input! I will ensure to adjust the text on all future videos!

Hi there, Kathy. Thank you for your input. This excercise, when done as above, actually helps the rider to learn to push away from the neck for the position you are describing. This excercise is one that as a rider stabilizes their leg, their core and upper body actually straighten as they strengthen. Strange, I know. But as the balance improves the rider naturally comes up. And please note the rider is pushing their hands into the neck and not grabbing the mane (pulling themseves forward). The act of pushing presses the shoulders away. Please note, this excercise is done in trot and not over fences and so the extremity of the angle is a way to improve leg position and core strength until a rider can balance properly with a lowered heel. As a point of note, this excercise has been often used to correct a wobbling leg, lower a heel, knees that pinch, and to stabilize hands that move, which all were originating from a lack of core balance and strength. Hope this explanation helps clear up a few misgivings you might have. Thanks for watching and commenting!

I was taught that as well, to not put weight on the neck but then I do what she describes - I wobble and can’t stay steady so going to give it a try...

Thank you so much for your input. There are many ways to teach a two point, and often it has to do with an instructor/trainers experiences with their own riders. For me, pressing on the neck is a means to stabilize the leg and heel position. Once the leg is strong in its position, the hands naturally will naturally lighten with the strength gthened position. Good luck!!

Hi there, Sarah! Thank you so much for your input. In my experience as a rider shifts their weight more regularly into their heel and are able to maintain it, with the aid of a stabilized set of hands, their hands will naturally lighten the weight from the neck. This process does not take long, when done as above and so the horse seldom learns to drop away from the hand. The horse above had never experienced this process and was able to maintain a level neck. Hope this explanation helps understand my process! Thank you!!

Thank you for your support!

Thank you! I will ck it out!!

Thank you! Mark is a true inspiration to anyone who loves horses, art or writing! And he proves you can do it all!

My pleasure!

Good point! I will do another video and outline the complete process!

Glad to help!

Glad to help!

Thank you! And I am sorry I forgot to address the spring grass and pony issue! So thank you for pointing that out!!

All's Good- looking forward to Many More. @@horsepro8133

Wow! So glad you shared your story with us!

It is a way too frequent tale! And one many of us have lived!! Thank you for sharing!!