How to keep your legs still in rising trot?

Swinging and unstable lower leg in rising/posting trot is a common problem with horse riders. What causes the leg to move too much and how to fix it?
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[@heatherduke7703]

This is funny, I invented this exact exercise for myself last week 😅 I’m a beginner rider and I’ve really been enjoying your videos. Glad to see I’m on the right track!

[@johannajequestrianphysio]

That's great😄 I'm so glad to hear my videos are helpful😊

[@ucfcastillo]

You should totally do a video of your subscribers videos and give feedback on what is wrong and how to improve! I love channels that do that 😊

[@johannajequestrianphysio]

That's a great idea!

[@aminaali7989]

Thank you for this video! I definitely need to build this muscle up and now i know how to without a horse ❤

[@johannajequestrianphysio]

You're welcome😊

[@christinafragis7224]

Excellent demonstration! Thank you so much.

[@johannajequestrianphysio]

🙏😊

[@noorazahariahzainon9276]

Thank you so much for this great video

[@johannajequestrianphysio]

🙏😊

[@LAYANVLOG]

Amazing!!!!

[@johannajequestrianphysio]

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[@alexche1520]

Thanks for this lovely video, I am practising heels down on steps without any other balance supports just like you demonstrated (but not doing rising trot on steps), although I can stay on steps for 1~2 mins, but still feel wobbly and heels go up and down, not sure this is the right thing to do.

[@johannajequestrianphysio]

Yes it's quite challenging! It should get easier and more stable with practice so just keep at it😊

[@alexche1520]

@@johannajequestrianphysio Not sure you could make a video about this and demonstrate what muscles need to use to keep the balance. Thanks in advance!

[@johannajequestrianphysio]

@@alexche1520 Yes, I'll put that on the list!😊

[@alexche1520]

@@johannajequestrianphysio Thank you so much!

[@giovannalepore5946]

This is great thank you -it is very disturbing to see “top” dressage riders moving their lower legs constantly at the trot whether sitting or rising -and using the spur every other stride or constantly -it is noisy and disturbing for the horse and inelegant for the rider. You may also want to address proper saddle fit and stirrup length for both horse and rider -this will make a huge difference on rider alignment and the horse;s freedom of shoulder too a more balanced position for both horse and rider. A horse will move naturally forward with a balanced aligned and quiet rider , quiet hands and a proper saddle fit and without constant nagging of the rider’s lower leg . One can reschool or School a horse in a quiet technique-going off of the seat and using legs for lateral movements .invisible aids !

[@johannajequestrianphysio]

So true!

[@heatherduke7703]

There are quite a few people making instructional videos on KZbin who have very busy lower legs in the rising trot!