3 STEPS TO MAKE YOUR LEG YIELD EASIER (Part 1) - DMA TV EP 335 | Leg Yield

Discover how to make your leg yield easier in this training video, which is part 1 of a 3 part series!
We break down the simple things you can do on your horse in your next ride to improve your leg yield. You will discover how the seat affects the way the horse goes in the leg yield, and how you can adjust your seat to make this lateral movement so much easier for your horse!
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[@chalc8882]

I so appreciate where this channel has moved to! Tash was lovely but these comprehensive videos are invaluable. And so many uploads! Congratulations to you both for everything you're putting into this channel and what you're contributing to the community 🥰

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Wow, we will show this to Alicia, Thank you so much! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!!

[@lunaperic7489]

Can you do how to teach a horse to be on the bit and how to carry themselves? That would be really helpful

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks Luna! Yes this is on the list!

[@tanyahypes8203]

Yes. This!

[@cinderella2761]

Arttoride KZbin channel

[@simonshusse]

That’s what we are looking for right?Pro riders working “normal”horses. Grand Prix horses are even more hard to ride sure, but in a different way than the horses 95% of us come across..

[@jenniferwhelan2141]

Have loved this channel for a long time... the instructionals have been mostly great, and so far I'm also loving the switch in content/location/presenter. Bear in mind though, if you want to make the channel HUGE, consider that a majority of your audience are riding at a level (and on horses) who aren't necessarily even on the bit most of the time, let alone trained and responsive to seat/weight aides... Instructionals that only ever show how to do things on finished/high-level/professionally trained horses aren't so helpful to those riding ordinary/normal/naughty/green/challenging/low-level horses... I can guarantee you if I rode a leg yield with one stirrup and one hand, my novice-level horse would not do it anyway like Wessel does! Totally get that the point of this vid was to demonstrate how important seat/weight are, but mebbe start by showing how to install the buttons first...

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks so much for the feedback! We defiantly agree, and the next step is to help real life people. At actually the level you are talking about now... so watch this space! x

[@luciemarinov129]

I think u r doing a great job teaching all levels of us! Ur demo s on Wessel still give us the idea, such as shifting the weight which u also demonstrated on the wooden horse, very clearly! Ur coaching Ashly on Jay was very helpful to me as well! The leg yield lesson helped me a great deal, thanks so very much!

[@shakeitlikapompom1]

Your channel has helped my riding so much!!! When you can only get a few hours in the saddle, its so important to understand the breakdown of exactly what you are asking your horse to do and how. So many trainers skip over explaining what goes into the basic riding commands. It's crazy to me that you have riders going over jumps before learning that fundamental horsemanship that you get from Dressage. Thank you!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it, Andrea! Thank you so much for tuning in to our channel and we're super happy the videos have been helpful for you x

[@michaelarodgers4763]

Such a nice video that explains it so well. At the moment I'm struggling with my horse on keeping him on the bit when I ask for upward and downward transitions in walk trot and canter. He always lifts his head. I've heard so many things about more leg and half halts but l don't actually know what that means and when exactly to apply those aids.

[@michaelarodgers4763]

I also struggle with the timing of applying the aids because I don't know when exactly you have to apply the aids, for example in the leg yield is it when the front outside leg goes back you apply outside leg pressure. Idk if anyone else struggles with the timing of aids and when exactly you have to apply them

[@katebrits3461]

Yes pls have the same problem my horse can do collection at walk but as soon as we get to the trot no matter how mutch I try to helf halt my outside rain and put on my inside leg he doesn't collect him self and his head stays high.. (idk if my cue or aid I'm giving him is also correct to ask for more roundness if u could show how we ask a horse to come round that woudk be great) 😂

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Michaela and Kate! Step two will hopefully answer these questions for you! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!!

[@ejmsj94]

disclamer im not an expert, however something that may help is trying to get a little more engagement from the hind end so lots of circles and half halts. then try sitting for a few strides and if he lifts his head then keep practising just sitting a couple strides so that he gets used to that and relaxes so then when you ask for your transition you can just sit and gently push into the hand for the transition with less resistance. takes practise but is something i am working on atm with a couple young horses, hope it helps a little :)

[@luciemarinov129]

I am so thankful for this video as I have been struggling to do this leg yield for quite a few months ( even tho my horse could do this with her previous owner) . Your teaching to put ur weight on the side u want to go was my key factor in success. She did it beautifully . I need this for my test in the show ( first level) . It also worked for my cantering which I couldn’t keep either! I know these are basic, but after all my surgeries I became rather fearful in my riding! Thanks so very much for all ur tips in ur videos, which all help me. I do have lessons but the coach can’t tell me everything and can’t see it all either! Plus lessons are expensive! Ur visual s in teaching are so effective I can remember a lot more during my rides, (than others)! Thanks

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're welcome!! xx

[@acceptingWhatIS]

I now get things that I have never really understood after decades literally of riding!!!! THANK YOU!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Wow! Glad to help!

[@trishbarsby2516]

I love that you are taking a few videos to discuss the leg yeild instead of craming it into one. Looking foward to more viseos like this.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much Trish! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!! What do you think?

[@trishbarsby2516]

Yeah break inbetween not bad just don't forget to finish as some do (please) I knw you mentioned Tuesdays and Thursdays. Could easily keep the series to Tues. and do one off videos Thursdays.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thats a good idea!

[@sibetween]

the way u explain everything about the seat and weight while showing it has really gave me clarity with regards to leg yield. BIG THANX

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You are most welcome, Sophie!!

[@paulinedaoust31]

I absolutely love how you explain the steps to riding to make it easier. Sitting inside the banana makes a HUGE difference. I use it all the time now. When I'm trying to bend him, i think BANANA!!. Leg yeild has helped my so much when my horse is naughty and reacting, going backwards, or cantering behind the bit.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY!! This is great!! So glad the banana technique works well for you x

[@JackiClark60]

Wonderful explanation. I've spent years being told to wrap the horse round my leg, control the shoulder ..never how! I just tried to copy what I saw and hoped it was right. The banana is king! The other big big breakthrough was the difference in changing my rein length and finding out that it held everything together. It wasnt loopy but that little extra gave me what I was looking for without hard hands..they can still be soft and yielding when shorter! Thank you.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

This is amazing, Jacki!!! LOVE this xx

[@bethmiller8284]

I am really enjoying the current format of videos. Ones that break down a complicated topic interspersed with little fun and interesting video nuggets in between. I can’t watch everyday but I can catch up on the topic videos that are most useful to me when I do have some time. It is a great alternative to mindlessly “doom-scrolling” Facebook when I am tired in the evenings and want to relax.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you Beth! so glad you are enjoying them!

[@gretchenyvonnegoshert5886]

I ride hunters yet I have a young horse whom has only been undersaddle for 5months.. he was an amish buggy horse as a 2 an 3 yrold.. yes you read that right .. who could be a bit hot but thanks to your videos an the training scale he's becoming very rideable... He is a lucky penny .. an so darn cute.. But the ground work b4 I get on really gets him in a good frame of mind .. an ready for lots of suppeling excerises.. Now on leg yield he'll do about 3 or four steps well keeping his hind end in line with his shoulders ...which I feel is very good .. an the rest of the way his hind usually falls a bit outside but I don't fuss too much if he gets me to the focal point.. is that a correct approach.. I feel that youl explained that as his strength improves an his suppleness get better his leg yields will become more correct through the movement..

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hello Gretchen! Thank you so much for sharing this with us! So glad to hear you enjoyed and learned a lot from the video! x

[@deborahclark1291]

Thank you for connecting where I sit to the success of the leg yield. I know my leg yields will improve going forward. Thank you!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're welcome Debbie!!

[@carolsamford]

I'm just learning leg yields and this was perfect. I really understood what you were saying and could totally see how it all worked. Thank you!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, thank you so much Carol! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!! What do you think?

[@swrielle]

Dyslexic? Dude, you are a Genius! I loooove the Banana analogy. And the waaay you say it 'Banaaaana' :D.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Wow!!! Thank you!

[@thatot.8093]

thorough and clear explanations. I loooove the fact that you explain the WHY in addition to the how and when.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks, Thato! So glad it was all clear for you x

[@myworldautistic6839]

Hi Alicia! It's Regi from DMA!! Would it be possible for you to make your videos without the background music? My sensory processing disorder is very severe and a lot of the music people put in their videos makes it impossible for me to watch them. You know how much I love you and I want to be able to see and enjoy every one of your videos so that I can learn. Thank you! See you soon. ❤️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for sharing this with us, Regi! x

[@kerstinvikman2664]

I love your lessons. It explains a lot and now it’s just to do it….

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks, Kerstin! Glad you liked it xx

[@chuckciali2027]

Please please , more of what my horse needs to feel from my seat and leg!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Chuck, see todays video its all about getting your body to work better for you!

[@jaynechristy4590]

I have finished my ride on my 4 year old QH, you know the western down hill type lol your Q&A I watched re on the bit, spooking, leg yield all of it, helped so much thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

That is awesome!

[@irenecoermann2439]

I tend to fiddle too much with my hands during ly, trying to adjust how he goes etc. Please address hand position in your next video. Your videos are fantastic! Love it!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Irene! Will do! Step two is all about the "aids" so you will see it here!! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!!

[@luciemarinov129]

Thanks so much for this leg yield video because I’ve had a very hard time time doing this with both my horses even with my previously higher trained horse and feel like such a failure! Am going to work on this this AM ! Thanks again!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're welcome!! xx Go for it!

[@jennybuckley4640]

I really appreciate how you shortened your stirrups to show how it's still possible to leg yield. Also doing it in rising/posting trot. The saddles they have at the riding lessons I go to are more of a jumping/multipurpose style so it's hard to keep my legs in a good position for dressage. I shall try to use my seat more. Thanks

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you Jenny! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we are adding a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! It is Alicia bareback!!! Airs Tomorrow!

[@tamaragomez2911]

This channel is going in a great direction (I loved it before with Tash and I am loving it now❤️❤️). I cannot tell you how helpful these videos are!! I really like the incremental approach you show and how you can see the changes. I wish I lived near you because you are an instructor I would love to ride with😁.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Wow! Thank yo so much x

[@domchocster7998]

I've never been this early! Thank you for all the videos Could we have a video on getting a horse to stop please? I have a thoroughbred X Irish draught, he's 16.3hh and I'm 5'2". He's brilliant but gets over excited in canter and I struggle to find the breaks to get him to stop 😬😅

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Dom! Yes thats a great one! Ill pass it on to Alicia. She is little so she does know how to stop horses! It will be. good one!

[@kadenafrancis1677]

I so love your enthusiasm! Would love to see some vids on how amd why to use your core. There is so little of it "out there".....and yet it is so VERY necessary in order to truly connect with your horse. Thanks so much

[@donnafleming9439]

We are first time owners (myself and my 13 year old daughter) and we are on such a huge learning curve. We are loving how you teach and are so intrigued to learn more. We are as green as our young Connemara gelding so bananas and any other imaging works for us.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you Donna! Glad you enjoyed it! Did you see our comp to win a paid year learning o a PSG horse? x

[@kate97239]

I love that you are a GP rider with odd socks and willing to look silly without a stirrup etc. Respect 👍

[@YourRidingSuccess]

lol Thanks Kate! Alicia to be honest has to try to behave like a GP rider! lol

[@asia5285]

This horse is gorgeous

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you! We love wessel so so much

[@juliecampbell8966]

Love this...looking forward to the breakdown on Thursday because I am wanting to make sure I have real flexion vs false flexion in the leg yield- how to check before going into the leg yield. And yes please can we talk ulcers...I have a OTTB that can be tricky with feed but I only just started putting digestive in his feed to help with ulcers. Though I am not sure it's ulcers...maybe just sometimes he is unbalanced in the gut or something due to seasonal changes in grass etc. Anyhow I've got my cuppa lets unpack this ulcer thing. Loving the videos and the continued support 🥰

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, thank you Julie! YES!! OTT care is defiantly on the radar! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!!

[@juliecampbell8966]

Oooo..that would be fabulous! Whilst on the topic would love tips and tricks on how to introduce bareback riding into your tool kit. Been thinking of starting at it but feel a bit lost on how to attempt and would lean hard into a shared process 🙂

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Done! Just in case you missed it! xxkzbin.info/www/bejne/r6WxcotmqL6oprM

[@carachapman]

This is SO good! I'm looking forward to Thursday's episode about the specific aids. I'm really interesting to hear more about the shoulder control. I'd also love a similar series on Shoulder-in!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

We had small addition thrown in! Aid on Tuesday now x

[@twoandtwoisfive]

Love your videos! Would love to see more on going “forward”, specifically on how to not nag with leg :)

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great idea! we are on it!

[@laurekelly8620]

Thank you! I’m so enjoying this! I’ve been wondering about the weight balance in the leg yield and this has helped so much.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, thank you so much Laure! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!! What do you think?

[@laurekelly8620]

@@YourRidingSuccess Fantastic! Thank you ☺️

[@bethanyjoyes2189]

When Alicia was talking about the seat, it really clicked for me personally because I have had my lessons all about the leg yield and this really helped! Incredible as always!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, thank you so much Bethany! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!! What do you think?

[@bethanyjoyes2189]

@@YourRidingSuccess Sounds amazing!!!

[@jenniferkeeling1126]

You are amazing 🤩 thx for so adequately taking us “super stars ✨ “ over for Tash

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you, Jennifer! xx

[@piadressage3544]

Watching this helped me so much in my ride today . Made me realise I’ve been blocking with my seat especially in the laterals. As soon as stopped the whole ride was so much better 🤩.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

OH! this is so great! Alicia would love to hear more!! Drop us a note and tell us a bit more x

[@lcquarterhorses]

Love the banana, in a second, I can remember which seat bone to sit on when I’m riding. “On The in side”👍

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video x

[@ankiajoubert2916]

Awesome, can't wait for the next part. I would love some advice on what must a rider do when they lose the shoulder during the leg yield.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great suggestion! this has been put out there a little bit! So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance!

[@syzygyfarm]

I would love coaching videos about showing in dressage at each level, particularly the lower levels. What should we be schooling at home before we enter a Walk-Trot test? Or Training, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc? What will the judge expect--Are we expected to show all of the steps in the dressage training scale or do they come in time? I know this may be a tough one because the audience is global and dressage levels and tests vary by country, but "de-mystifying" the show experience might help some of us who are less comfortable in the sandbox who still want to play! Again, thanks for this series. You guys are crushing it again and I'm SO grateful!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks Heather, watch this space. Two things: a) we are looking to run some sort of event where we can have a day of seminars etc..... b) we will hopefully have a new online program to cover all of this!!!

[@michaelstevens215]

Truly...a wonderful gift of instruction. Thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

wow! Thank you!

[@corinneyoung8166]

OMG Love, thank you !!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

😘

[@geraldinewhitley8987]

Loving this!! So wonderful to have someone explain things in a step by step way. Wonderful!!😀

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, thank you so much Geraldine! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!! What do you think?

[@nataliecrotty8936]

Wow im going bananas hahaha. You are so amazing, you make it fun and not so much a mystery . yayay

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you 🤗

[@lovefromla4960]

I love the banana visual. My brain works that way too 😉

[@chuckciali2027]

Specific aids so helpful to know what my horse needs to feel, helping me a lot, thankyou

[@YourRidingSuccess]

so glad to hear!

[@juliefranck8510]

Alicia, I have been a rider many years, but new to dressage. I am trying to sit in the small side of the banana. I can see how important that must be! But can you give some more instructions at to the proper way how to do this with out leaning over? Also, you spoke about a horse your friend was riding who can go backwards like a moonwalk at unwanted times!! I am currently starting my young mare. There are times when she sucks back, and though she is still going, she is not going forward cheerfully. I want to deal with that in the proper way! Your Mowgley videos have been super helpful! But I haven’t seen you needing to deal with this problem. I thank you so very much for all you are doing for all of us your eager learners!! Hope and pray you are better now from your coughing and such!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Julie, great questions! With the banana try to think about staying upright on top of the spine without leaning either way. A good way is to think about rotating your hips and shoulders to match the horses spine rotation (think of matching your hips/shoulders to the horses chest) Watch this video as it might be more clear to see where Alicia is putting her weight as she rides the different movements kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKG9Zn5mlMuUppY With your other question, normally when horses go backwards it is because they are stuck in the body and they think backwards is the best option for them. Try moving the horses body in order to create some suppleness, like a small circle and take it one step at a time. 🤩

[@juliefranck8510]

@@YourRidingSuccess thank you very much for the reply! I will study that video and great tip about the sticky horse!! Thank you for all you and your team are doing for us, your loyal followers!! Xoxo

[@anthonywright2802]

Schooling in the field tonight ready for a lesson on Thursday.... leg yielding it is x

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, have fun!! Thank you so much Anthony! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!! What do you think?

[@hayleykruger6888]

Such a valuable and useful video! I feel empowered to try this again with my horse. All this time I’ve just been trotting skew LOL. THANK YOU!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You can do it! Let us know how you go!!!

[@cristinamoyano9365]

Very useful!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you think so! Thank you!

[@natashaperry3300]

watching again! :)

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yay!!

[@meredithfinch467]

You are fabulous. I love how you demonstrated this so clearly. You are a great teacher. Thank you for coming on board and giving us these tutorials. Can't wait to watch your pony one too!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, thank you so much Meredith! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we are adding a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! It is Alicia bareback!!! Airs Tomorrow!

[@TheClayone]

Woohoo, thank you SOO much!!! I appreciate your enthusiasm and willingness to share your expertise!! You're a doll!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You are so welcome! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!! What do you think?

[@camillaal-abdulla3845]

Yes, but WHAT do we do to get the leg yield? How do we ask for it? What part of our leg do we use? When do we use it? Does it matter when we ask? What do we do with our reins? These are the things we need to know...do we use our upper thigh? Or do we use ours lower leg? Or do we use both? 😉 thanks so much! You are AMAZING! 💖

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Camila, THANK YOU!!! Watch this video at about 8min, there is loads of clarity there!!! THEN Tuesday is The aids in detail! It has been filmed and is ready to go! THEN Thursday is all about why! This video is just step one! lol Alicia has sooooooo much to say can't fit it into one! lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6WxcotmqL6oprM

[@kadenafrancis1677]

Your enthusiasm and depth of explanations are fantastic! Would love some vids on the how and why the use/engagement of the rider's core is so VERY IMPORTANT. There is so little of it "out there" and yet it's so necessary for proper connection (in many ways) with your horse. Thanks so much

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great suggestion Kadena! We are actually having a pilates for dressage series about to begin!!!! (about 4-6weeks away) ALSO..... One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!! What do you think?

[@kadenafrancis1677]

@@YourRidingSuccess pilates for Dressage would be awesome! The riders core has so much to do with helping the horses back come up to you as well as the rider being in their own self carriage. Alicia bareback would help a lot of people!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Bareback DONE! hope you like it! Great ready for pilates!

[@kellyheli1312]

Thank you. Can you make more of those videos where you explain things like that in a simple way?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Kelly! So glad you enjoyed the video! Any topics you would like to see covered? :]

[@kellyheli1312]

@@YourRidingSuccess a lot :D can you make a video of transitions, explained simple or could you show how to ride a distracted and a lazy horse? That would be awesome

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Super suggestions! Alicia has actually done a video on riding a lazy horse! You can check it out here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6TNeGOnn5tjsKs

[@RE-bw3zj]

Great job! Love the enthusiasm and the heart. We all will learn a lot from you and your pony!! Your plan is perfect Tuesday and Thursday.. I'll watch for your updates. Riding is truly a journey that never ends. Bless your soul for putting it out there.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

RE, thank you sooo sooo much! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!!

[@6420lisa]

So helpful thank you. Can you do a video on how to control shoulders? Always the first thing to lose!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great suggestion! Yes we will try to do this this month! How are you getting on with our subscribe to be in the draw to win comp? :-)

[@beckywagner3973]

Loving all your videos!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks so much!

[@xxemzybeexx]

Love this as i always struggle with leg yield as i always loose the shoulder so my horse leads with her shoulder so cant wait to see the next video xxx

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Emma! so glad you are liking it!!! have a look at this about 8min in.... it should help even more! kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6WxcotmqL6oprM

[@charlottestandage2765]

Wow! Amazing... I learnt to see the horse as a banana shape... But never did dressage. I hope one day to ride again and put all you and Tash have taught into practice! Your both amazing! Xxx

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad its working!

[@dreamingtani5411]

This was very nice thank you :) Could you clarify how to shift the weight? I can see what you‘re doing and that makes a lot of sense but what I didn’t understand is where you shift the weight in your body (if that makes sense). Do you put it into the leg or the hip (or the ischial tuberosity)? Thanks for the in depth look at leg yielding, it is such a nice thing to use in riding :)

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Tani, This is one for Alicia! " think of the horse in the shape of a banana. a small part and a large part. you need to sit on top of the backbone, not on one side of the ribcage. so if you think of the banana, imagine how you must sit to ensure you stay in the middle. Imagine the horse or the bannana are wrapping around your inside leg. the shoulder and the hind leg on the inside are hugging your inside leg. wrapping then selves around you. so if you are leg yielding toward the left. The left ribcage is big (outside) the right ribcage is small (inside) you need to ensure the small ribcage is hugging you. That is a few different ways of saying it! I hope this helps! xxxx"

[@dreamingtani5411]

@@YourRidingSuccess thanks for answering. I might just have to try it next time I am on the horse. My brain now goes: put the weight more into the bum on the "short" side, but I am not sure that's it. I had so many years of (theoretical) instruction that my brain wants to know which part of the body is addressed but maybe I can just try and feel it.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Tani Yes, have a go and a feel! Let us know how you go. If you are still struggling get back in touch! Alicia said she is happy to help! Also step two may bring it all into perspective too! xx

[@valeriedesjardins8201]

@@YourRidingSuccess its all to do with your seat

[@Cmartin621]

I just wanted to say what a great job you are doing taking over. I am actually surprised that you didn’t already have a channel because this seems to come natural to you. I’m looking forward to your next video. I’ve looked for years for a good video of exactly what aids the rider is using and the only ones I’ve found so far is Amelia Newcombe’s channel. You seem to have a very similar way of explaining things so I’m really enjoying your videos!! Also I’d love to hear you explain in real time as you are applying each aid what exactly your doing, I realize a lot of it happens so fast but at least we could know the order in which you’re applying them.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you Martin! watch this link, about 8.30 min in Alicia completely clarifies some aid a lot here.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6WxcotmqL6oprM

[@carolkearton7521]

Hi Alicia just thought I would say how good you are like Tash at getting your point across.Really loving all this information and how you bring it across to us .xx

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, thank you so much Carol! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!! What do you think?

[@carolkearton7521]

@@YourRidingSuccess I think that definitely sounds like a great idea .I love riding bareback and without stirrups to keep my core strong and legs it would be nice to see any tips and tricks on this subject 😆.Also Tash missing you and your horses ,but look after yourself and all the best xx

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Carol she didi it!

[@fauziadurrani9064]

Another really important skill. Thank you!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, thank you Fauzia! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!!

[@fauziadurrani9064]

@@YourRidingSuccess yesss!! I would. love to see Alicia riding bareback!

[@amandanjord9826]

This was so great! I've never had the seat position explained so purposefully! This will change my position during lateral work.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, thank you so much Amanda! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!! What do you think?

[@amandanjord9826]

@@YourRidingSuccess this is a topic I can definitely benefit from! As I am retuning my riding after some time off and working with a green horse, this happens and it would be great to have some techniques to use!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

DONE! we hope you liked it!

[@lynnettejalufka2682]

Thank you for doing this series on leg yield. I'm looking forward to the next videos.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you like them! Next season we will talk more about the aids!

[@persephonemaeve2704]

You’re doing an awesome job. Wish you were in Australia and I could send my friesian to you for training 🥰

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Maybe one day!

[@suebenbow6860]

Love this leg yielding concept.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, thank you so much Sue! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we are adding a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! It is Alicia bareback!!! Airs Tomorrow!

[@marthabohls4810]

What you just proved is that a well educated horse will perform even if the rider is imperfect. I hate that so many trainers imply that if I just ride perfectly, my horse will magically be perfect. A perfect rider won't get great results on an uneducated horse. After watching the video, I still don't have any idea how to correct the mistakes my horse makes and improve our leg yield. It would be much more helpful to see a video of a horse attempting a leg yield for the first time. Another horse that is a little further along in training. Then the fully trained horse that we aspire to.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Martha, thanks for your feedback.... One step at a time! First see what you need, then we will show you how to train and correct. Both horse and rider. Watch this space... the message you are looking for is coming!

[@carolinemay4920]

Absolutely bloody brilliant videos...crystal clear....thank you xxxxxxxxxxxx

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, thank you! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!!

[@KatharinaHaererBranes]

Can you do a video on training the young 3 year old horse? Also perhaps the differences in Andalusians vs Warmbloods and how it affects how they learn.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great Suggestion! We will pass it on to Alicia

[@katebrits3461]

Aww thank you so much for this I've been so scared to trying leg yeal but I feel way more confident to try it now thank you thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, thank you so much Kate! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!! What do you think?

[@chuckciali2027]

Helped me in my lesson doing renters, thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad it helped!

[@faychapman3575]

I’m completely new to dressage and own a OTTB. Any advice on where to even start getting into dressage for beginners? Like getting into and outline, Collecting the horse up etc Love your videos thank you so much and to Tash for keeping the channel going!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks so much for your comment! A great place to start would be to watch Alicia's videos on the training scale! Here is the link to the first one.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXupgWhvfb-thaM

[@LolaRMay]

Loving the uploads - thanks so much! Just wondering if you can do a video about higher level movements e.g. flying changes and canter pirouettes. It would be super helpful to know what are the prerequisites you must have before beginning training them/ how you teach them.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Lola! Changes 3 part series, and pirouette 3 part series... all filmed and ready for edit! xx

[@lpequestrian46]

So helpful thank you!!! I am always confused on what to do with my seat in lateral movements! Its really hard sometimes because my hips aren't great so its extra hard to get them in the right place. So actually knowing where to be is very helpful.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, thank you! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!!

[@tanyahypes8203]

Awesome new videos! I miss Tash, but am so thankful for the continued support! This has all been SO key to my improved riding. Could you maybe address saddle options? Not brands, but block options? I'm at a loss as to what helps and what isn't appropriate for my level.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Tanya, thank you so much! Saddles regarding blocks etc... that is actually a really great idea! We have added this to the list!

[@zoshapiotrowski4112]

You always make everything look so easy! Should I be working on straightness first before I ask the leg yield? And does my horse need to be through and on the bit before I ask leg yield? On my OTT, I want him to be more responsive to my leg, so would the leg yield be a good thing to do so he listens to my aids? Sorry for all the questions!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Super questions Zosha! Your do want to be able to go straight before asking for the leg yield-. You can actually use the leg yield to help improve your connection - check out this video of Alicia working with Mowgley where she uses leg yield to help get him softer in the bridle- kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2mUp3dtbbaNmdE

[@zoshapiotrowski4112]

@@YourRidingSuccess brilliant I’ll check that video out! Thank you for taking time to reply to me! 🙏❤️

[@beckyboop9669]

Brilliant timing as just being taught leg yield and something just clicked watching this. Looking forward to my next lesson this week 👍😊

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, thank you so much Becky! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!! What do you think?

[@beckyboop9669]

That would be great if Alicia is up for it 👍

[@YourRidingSuccess]

lol.... we will see! fingers crossed!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Did you see it!

[@christopherjones2884]

Love your enthusiasm . Very useful.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, thank you! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!!

[@gemmaboulton7412]

What would you do when training a green horse that doesn’t know how to move away from the weight and inside leg aid. Do you exaggerate the aids to try to get them to cross over?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Gemma! This is one for Alicia.... Her response below. "the weight works due to physics...thats the beauty of it. With a more green horse, we look for simply one step at a time. expect the positivity of one step, rather then the negativity for its ONLY one step. As the balance gets better with the horse, he will be able to string more steps together. Crossing comes from suppleness.... so you may not get crossing in the beginning but it will come as your horse gets more and more supple. We will be showing you on younger horses too over the next few week!" Hope that helps!! xxx

[@cbpoultrysaddles5580]

Brilliant

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So pleased you enjoyed it!

[@beetheequestrian6238]

How do you ask for a leg yield? Can you do a video like the video for holding the rains..so I can learn what exactly to do, please 🥰 amazing video btw. Thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great suggestion! Its all in Step 2!!! next video!

[@amberrose7023]

Great video! I loved the explanations and demo! Super helpful!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, thank you so much Amber! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!! What do you think?

[@meganpahl3612]

I have a horse who is incredibly bright and learns very quickly but due to being a mare, she has her days where she refuses to give her feet for care or even lifting with the crop when I am trying to improve and lengthen her stride. My question is, do you have a video with a green horse from beginning to end on all leg yielding? Both from the ground and then saddle and presented that way so I can try, pause, and ride? I ask because this arab has potential for dressage and I plan on prepping her for it. Yet, I have always been a western rider. I need to see the first step all the way through.

[@anna-karinwiklund3216]

Love it!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much! x

[@kaelynryan9771]

Your passion for riding and teaching is infectious! Loving these videos. :)

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, thank you so much Kaelyn! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we are adding a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! It is Alicia bareback!!! Airs Tomorrow!

[@kaelynryan9771]

@@YourRidingSuccess Looking forward to it! :)

[@michellecan6189]

Wow...this is 👏 brilliant!! Loving the videos 😊👌 I have always struggled with leg yielding...thank you!!!! Xx

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, thank you so much Michelle! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!! What do you think?

[@michellecan6189]

@@YourRidingSuccess yes please that would be great. I tend to get off balance when the horse gets off balance.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Done! we hope you liked it!

[@polarbear9848]

thankyou great video

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you enjoyed it!! x One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!! What do you think?

[@polarbear9848]

@@YourRidingSuccess it was so good

[@newworldlove7031]

I have a slight fear of riding tests! Eventually I do want to compeat again, but due to my dyslexia I find it super hard to remember tests! I love training but I always back off from the competitions!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

AH ! Alicia is also! We will have a test section at some point!

[@annieoakley5075]

I love the 🍌 and I need this kind of detail. Thank you 🙏

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you love it! Watch this space Annie as we have more banana to come soon xx

[@janehorseridingdiver]

Great video, so helpful. Can you also include your leg position and what you are doing with your hands. X

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Jane! Tuesdays DMA TV is exactly that topic! x

[@janehorseridingdiver]

@@YourRidingSuccess Thans so much. I have my first dressage test on Wednesday. At 61 I just hope I can remember it. 🤣🤣 All your videos are so helpful. Thanks again. X

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Good luck Jane!!! let us know how you go!

[@janehorseridingdiver]

@@YourRidingSuccess Will do. The practice today wasn’t too bad.

[@karenharvey112]

Omg I’m so excited for your videos, you totally talk my language 🙌 I’m an ex eventer now returning adult rider and have had a 20 year break… and I’m totally behind in the dressage language… and using fruit shapes etc totally works for me 🙌🙌 loving your work and so excited to take your exercises to the arena 💚💚

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Amazing, thank you so much Karen! First seems to work for Alicia to! lol One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!! What do you think?

[@ninahalvorson9451]

I'm a little confused. In my dressage lessons last year we focused on leg yield, and she instructed me to sit to the direction you want to travel. Leg yield to the right, you'll sit to the right. Is that not what you are recommending? Sounds like you are saying sit to the outside so that it opens a space for them to move into?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Nina, This is one for Alicia! " think of the horse in the shape of a banana. a small part and a large part. you need to sit on top of the backbone, not one one side of the ribcage. so if you think of the banana, imagine how you must sit to ensure you stay in the middle. Imagine the horse or the bannana are wrapping around your inside leg. the shoulder and the hind leg on the inside are hugging your inside leg. wrapping then selves around you. so if you are leg yielding toward the left. The left ribcage is big (outside) the right ribcage is small (inside) you need to ensure the small ribcage is hugging you. That is a few different ways of saying it! I hope this helps! xxxx"

[@ninahalvorson9451]

@@YourRidingSuccess thanks so much for the response! So you're saying that you should not be sitting to one side or the other, but just evenly?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

100% Nina! BUT you do need to move yourself to the inside because otherwise you stay with the big ribcage and end up sitting to the outside! Sooooo you need to move to the inside lightly to say in the middle!

[@ejmsj94]

these videos are great, I am working with a couple of young horses that both have a real tendency to be on the forehand. I have been doing a lot of transitions and suppleness exercises but I would think it may be a common issue so would be great to see your take on getting a horse to 'push' more behind.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi There, Thanks so much! Yes we will 100% put that to Alicia. we defiantly think there is a place for a video with more explanation! Did you see the fancy trot video.... that is a good overall look at creating more push.

[@loripeaceandlove6391]

Wonderful Video! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Even though I’m only a trail rider I still loved this video. PeaceAndLove Lori

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, thank you so much Lori! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... this might still help you with your hacking! So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!! What do you think?

[@loripeaceandlove6391]

@@YourRidingSuccess yes! Great Idea!

[@tanyapurcell6819]

Amazing this will really help thanks

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Awesome, thank you so much Tanya! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we are adding a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! It is Alicia bareback!!! Airs Tomorrow!

[@treelore5100]

Did I miss the video where you do this at a walk? and the part about having the shoulder ? I can't find that part.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi there, have you seen our OTTB videos? Alicia demonstrates some leg yield on a circle at walk kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKXRdpeNl7FqkNk and the shoulders should stay even and on the train tracks x

[@user-wj1hg1lp8l]

Miss Tasha but your great too!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much! One question has been focused around what to do when you loose your balance... So we might add a video in between this and step 2, showing what to do when you loose your balance! Thinking Alicia bareback!!!

[@KM-lu7nh]

I'm a fairly new rider and it would have been helpful if you had explained what a leg yield actually is and how to do it. In so many instructional videos and riding in general, the movements are so small, you can't really tell what the body is doing (ex. moving leg forward, backwards, hands etc.).

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi There.... watch tomorrow!!!! It all gets explained in depth! x