HOW TO SIT PERFECTLY ON YOUR HORSE (Where Should You Sit?) - DMA TV EP 341 | Equestrian Must-Knows

Todays episode is all about how to centre your weight on your horse and how to understand where to sit and when!
When you are doing a leg yield, where do you sit?
When you are doing a half pass, where do you sit?
When you are doing a flying change, where do you sit?
Where do you sit when you horse falls in?
Where do you sit when your horses shoulders are bulging out?
What do you do with your body to get the very best out of your horse? This is what this episode is all about!!
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[@michellegray1451]

You may not even know it yet but you are systematically Demiystifying dressage for the greater good! You are generous of spirit and will make a difference in the riding lives of many ! Loved every single thing about this video. THANK YOU!!!!

[@bertiekarama]

Absolutely. 😃🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Oh Michelle this is such a nice comment and really makes it all so worthwhile 💕

[@michellegray1451]

@@YourRidingSuccess I’m going to try and get up at fricken 6am tomorrow. Just saying…

[@mdee860]

@Michelle - 👍 So well said! The only thing I would like to add is that not only is Alicia helping so many riders - but she is equally helping the horses ♥️🐎♥️. So many riders use pressure with almost no release, but also, hopefully will reduce the amount of riders kicking (incessantly) horses or even worse, the 'dinosaurs' who still use a crop because they have failed to help their horse understand what they're asking for! Bless you for all of this wonderful education.

[@Feonix778]

I really love all these food analogies 🥰 so relatable ❤ bananas for the win!

[@lbmomma4978]

Wow this made me understand how to sit on my horse a lot easier. I can’t wait to apply what I learn here on my horse. Thank you 🙏

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad it helped x

[@KathleenMcConnell-ec6rb]

Thank you for this great analogy idea!!!❤ My seat has been off, and this is the trick I've needed!!❤❤❤😊

[@thewaymakerranch]

I’m new here and I LOVE your videos. I’m 30 years into this industry on the western side and I have always known I need to learn more from the dressage side to up my horsemanship. You are an answer to literal prayers asking for God to send me what I need to know ❤

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much and welcome to our KZbin channel! I'm glad to hear that the videos have been helpful to you in your riding! We wish you all the best journey x

[@carollinnan4268]

you have such a great way of explaining things in a broken down simple manner. looking forward to the next video!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you love it! If you subscribe to our channel you will receive notifications when we release new videos 💕

[@sandrat3690]

Can‘t wait to test this!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! How exciting! x

[@georginalester4303]

OMG this actually worked, all this time I was told to put weight on the other side so falling in and out was made worse. Picturing the banana really helped to remember too. Thank you for this amazing video

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Super!! Glad it went well for you xx

[@laurenw1168]

I don't ride English but this information is invaluable for balance in every discipline!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it! So glad you found this useful x

[@tamlynblamey138]

Wow!! Thank you so much for the simple explanation that makes so much sense and yes a definite AHA!! Moment

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad it was helpful! 🤩

[@redmare1746]

Once again, another invaluable teaching video 👏 Alicia, you are a Superstar! Your energy and passion are contagious! Thank you 💗

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much x

[@brendahaley8902]

You’re on fire and have my ❤

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you Brenda!! ❤

[@apequestrian2066]

You are an incredible teacher! You are so helpful breaking down each step into the why and how’s like no-one else I’ve ever heard and making it make sense. Dressage is so intricate but this is giving me hope that I can do it after all if I can learn all these steps and implement them into my riding.Thank you so much! :D

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video!! I can hear how determined you are to progress in your riding and I hope you can try out this technique on your next ride x

[@nicolewaycott7552]

I just had an aha moment my old horse used to lean so far in. I didn't realise that counter balancing the weight made it easier for her to lean more I would have had less falling on the circle at canter. Thank you for the 🍌 insight. Cool analogy. Nic 😊

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad it is helping you to have some "ah ha" moments!!!

[@CdnEqChick]

omg why did I wait so long to get to this video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEST explanation of the falling in on the circle and then why you shouldn't lean to the outside, which is what i do to help "balance" but ultimately ruins the circle. Thanks YRS!!!!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You are welcome! So glad to help! x

[@coreytindall3801]

I'm just starting out with dressage training. These videos are really helping me get my head around concepts and giving me encouragement to try things. Thank you

[@karenhoweverhowe6428]

So good..... Makes sense 🤔

[@YourRidingSuccess]

💪

[@helenfox3415]

You are a very good instructor! I love how you use analogies! Your describe easy to visualize. Thank you so much!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! Thanks for watching, so glad you enjoyed it x

[@thelastmedici4764]

Thank you so much for sharing this it makes perfect sense 🤗👍👌🙏Yes I have subscribed you deserve it 👏❤️😍

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks and welcome xx

[@ligt18098]

LOVE THIS This definitely combined with some memories I have of feeling like I'm sitting in the "right" position but without realizing why/how.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love this! Have you been watching the pilates videos also for learning how to control your body better? In case you missed it, Alicia is running a free pilates class later today, here is the link to register if you haven't already bit.ly/3CM0LEF

[@mdee860]

Such an important lesson for anyone dealing with an OTTB. They are so used to racing & training in just one direction that they really need help & strength to help them from leaning in.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Absolutely! And even horses that are not OTTB can be one sided and we need to work on suppleness to ensure they are even on both reins.

[@mdee860]

@@YourRidingSuccess - yes, so true. Kind of like left or right handed people! I have always noticed ( maybe I'm wrong ) that horses are usually stronger on one side.

[@nadiaschoner915]

Your excitement is catchy. It really gives me the energy to give everything a try and this banana thing really works. I have just cantered at a jump because I felt I could control the request to canter and my turns in canter so much better now. Our canter stride is also far more controlled and less flat, it is so comfortable. Thank you and please don’t stop sharing. Your style makes you so relatable especially for me as a less experienced person. It’s all in the details.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love this feedback! Also great to read the ways it is helping you x

[@TonyaBallman]

Oh my gosh. I can't wait for my next ride. This just made everything click.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Super!! Tell us how you go!!

[@lilianaabramsohn1065]

Thank you!🙏Love that analogy…

[@YourRidingSuccess]

💕

[@Missauthentic716]

Amazing!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@marsery]

Waou another epiphany ..i was confused with the banana but when you've described the distribution of the weight and our job is to somewhat compensate... it was like " but of course" ! it's like a system of "balance" if he leans on one side , the rider needs to "slightly compensate" on the other side for the equilibrium .. or perhaps i am getting it all wrong as i am a little lost with the "hole" analogy and the banana 🤔 You're a born teacher Alicia and a delightful one : breaking it down this way , it's brillant

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much :)

[@JenniferElias-z8f]

Thank you so much for your videos!! They are so helpful and I can see success in such a short amount of time!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

what was the part of this video that you found the most useful?

[@horsesshorts9641]

All the topics that were covered in the video - all this is very important to know!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@jenelresh3030]

I love all of your visuals because they actually make sense. Thank you! Can't wait to try!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks, Jenel!! We can't wait to hear about it xx

[@marcytaylor8462]

Live the moving the bum slightly works great with my horse. Tried it and was amazed what it did!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Wow!! Glad this technique worked well for you x

[@jessicalittle1988]

Can wait to try that excercise to half pass to leg yield, not sure why I've never thought of it lol. Great excercise 😊 love that your teaching the banana one of the 1st things I was taught when I 1st started dressage at 12 yrs old and helped me understand steering and bend so much better 😊 and its always in my mind after all this time lol 😂

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You got this!

[@jessicalittle1988]

@YourRidingSuccess I rode today with alot of things uve watched in your videos today and wow I got a very positive result with my boy. So happy. 😀

[@ttradlaa]

This is so informative. Gives me a new perspective for why I have never managed to understand all the different lateral movements. Can't wait to try this out on different horses. Thank you for sharing all these tips and tricks. It has helped my riding allot in a short amount of time.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So lovely to hear Jeanette 🤩

[@jenniferfirenz1001]

What a fabulous analogy!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Happy you loved it!

[@Kasseyok]

I love these videos they are also funny like when the dog came up to the camera or the Banana in heaven the humor makes them so enjoyable!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Haha so glad you enjoy our sense of humour as well as the learning!!

[@detsnumber1]

Banana!!! Haha just get this analogy in my head!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

💕

[@nineteen19191]

Thx sooo muuucchh!! I LOVE u . I LOVE Georgie, Wessel, Mowgly and all the others. Thx for being this amazing❤❤👏👏😍😍👏👏❤#harlow

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're welcome! x

[@amberrose7023]

This is super helpful! Such a great analogy with using the banana! Thank you so much Alicia!!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're so welcome!

[@andromedia6696]

I was like wth how can countermoving my saat towards the outside can make it easier for the horse the fall in ? But that leaning back while holding onto something analogy explained it all. I feel enlightened :)

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you can see how it helps you x

[@shamma7897]

thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're welcome, Shamma! What was your biggest takeaway from the video?

[@ankiajoubert2916]

Thank you so much for sharing this golden nugget of information. Can't wait to use this in my riding :D

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Can't wait to hear how you go!

[@marcy1936]

This is so helpful! Thank you for this explanation!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cbpoultrysaddles5580]

Excellent explanation as always, my horse leans on the outside rein going to the left, she puts all her weight on this rein and try's to bend her head to the left to much, the only thing i can do is is give her a light rein so it does not deaden my arm, any suggestion or maybe a video on this, thanks 😁 this does improve as the lesson progresses but any suppling exercise advice would be greatly appreciated

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi there! good question, what this means is the horse is leaning more heavy on the right shoulder, so you may need to use some counter flexion when going to the left so you essentially straighten out the horse. Watch this Mowgley playlist and especially watch the early work in the round yard and then the work in the arena and all through these videos it shows you how to supple a horse that is not even (Mowgley also looks too much left and leans a bit right shoulder) kzbin.info/aero/PLilNDMqFJS_CVtqt5n2YyQRerenQr-XKQ

[@patriciabures3844]

Thank you! Love your enthusiasm!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You are so welcome!

[@genevieve4202]

Life changing video!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you!

[@2010SKAL]

Fabulous insights - that banana analogy is great hank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

My pleasure x

[@carolinehamer2874]

This makes so much sense! Very helpful thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're so welcome!

[@Joey35ify]

Amazing

[@lizgarland2241]

Bloody amazing. You are epic 🍀💚🍀💚💜💚💜💚🇮🇪

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@dianacross7422]

Great video again Alicia!! Thank you❤❤

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for watching! 💕

[@erichicks9263]

That was really an excellent analogy and very helpful. This channel has really improved in my opinion since you took over. Is there any chance of you doing a video of how to start teaching a horse to move into the bend ie first steps in traver or half pass as opposed to moving away from the bend in a leg- yield. My horses immediately straighten and seem to struggle with it but it is more likely pilot error.Maybe some prelim exercises that help the horse get the concept etc.Many thanks

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you! Great suggestion! Each week for DMA TV we put the vote out to see what you want us to cover so I will add this to the votes x

[@caroljoseph4903]

I love your video's, I have been waiting for your information for a good thirty years. If I had a trainer like you I would have been so much further trained. Where Are you locked can take lessons . Well I know that’s a fantastic dream but keep me thinking. Thanks love your way!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you are enjoying the videos so much Carol! Alicia is based in the UK! x

[@Praszyna]

Amazing explanation

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks!

[@anthonywright2802]

Your so awesome, thank you. I understand the banana I'm just struggling to get myself there but practice makes perfect. Keep up the great content. Boom lol x

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes keep practicing and watch the pilates videos as they will help you control where your body should be. Are you coming to Alicia's pilates class? If you haven't registered yet here is the link bit.ly/3CM0LEF

[@fauziadurrani9064]

This is amazing! Thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

💕

[@mrswieauchimmer2983]

I just watched this video a third time :D

[@tropiic_xo7562]

this inspired me soo much thank you!! #harlow

[@YourRidingSuccess]

perfect!!

[@tropiic_xo7562]

@@YourRidingSuccess omg did i win!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

We are still yet to announce the winner! Stay tuned x

[@carinrobinson7602]

This is awesome. Thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you x

[@KurokyuuketsukiD59]

OMG this is so usefull ! Thank you so much and hail to the banana !!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes!! All hail the banana!

[@re-ridersuzanne]

Love this!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

💕

[@amandafletcher9655]

In the video you described fixing a horse that is leaning in the half pass by doing intermittent leg yield. What about a horse who is bending too much in the leg yield? Can you help correct it by doing half pass? Or should you just take a few straight steps then go back into leg yield?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hey Amanda, great question! Straight steps or really just ensure the horse always has its head in the middle of its chest and that will stop the neck from bending too much xx

[@christinas907]

Love it thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

My pleasure

[@heaven77ish]

My ex racer struggled for years to pic up right canter lead. I now sit to the hoke, take my outside leg off as I was holding him with it. Allowing his rib to stretch and 9 out of 10 times hey presto, right canter....... eeeeeeek.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love this!! ✨

[@marihorse3825]

Thats fantastic Mark. Thanks. When we get arena access... will try that xxx

[@marihorse3825]

But how do you ask for the strike off? Just stroke outside leg back without holding??? Is that it???

[@YourRidingSuccess]

@@marihorse3825 it is more simple then you think! 🤩 have a look at this video…. Alicia goes into depth the aid for canter… it’s really in-depth. Have a look and if you have anymore questions, let us know and we will see what else we can do! kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3jXoKivYpV6ic0

[@MaryOuwinga]

Thank you! Please describe how to sit to the inside

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Mary, during the video Alicia explains how to sit in the banana, do you have a question about how to use your body? Have you registered for Alicia's free pilates class? Here is the link bit.ly/3CM0LEF

[@peterchoong3354]

Sometimes when I trot I find my lower legs pumping and tapping almost with every stride. I now this must be very irritating to my horse. How do I do rise trot and sitting trot while keeping my lower legs quiet (until required).

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Peter, this is a great question! To make a secure lower leg the trick to have a position in the saddle that is "standing on the ground" (watch this video where Alicia explains standing on the ground position kzbin.info/www/bejne/p32bpKqeh7CMa9U) when you have this position your leg will be very secure down each side of the horse because of your stability in the saddle. Hope this helps!

[@ladygodiva45]

it makes sense im still trying to master this ! does the banana stay the same way round? im a bit confused, its not you its me (old brain) ive understand the canter where to sit ribcage bigger on the outside 😁 but confused regarding leg yield or half pass as to which way round the banana is 🙈 🍌is it the same for both? Tina xx

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Tina! Great questions! The banana is not always the same way! In the half pass the inside rib cage is little and the outside rib cage is bigger. In leg yield, for a test there isn't bend but as you increase the levels you can use leg yield to improve suppleness so some leg yield exercises will have a bend- have a watch of this video where Alicia shows visually this concept in more detail -kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpiteWOvjtiNiK8

[@ladygodiva45]

@@YourRidingSuccess Thank you so much 💓 xx

[@sophiepass5102]

This is bloody brilliant/genius 🍌The dressage training scale needs updated to have a banana at the bottom… 🙃 missed this video when it first came out, but so glad I’ve caught up with it now. So fundamental.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Haha love the banana in the training scale suggestion!!!!

[@claireryan7553]

Thanks so much for all this information. When you say 'sit to x', do you mean to put more weight in that seat bone while keeping your upper body in the same central position? And if that is right, how do you do that? Tilt the pelvis to that side? Thanks again for your time.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Claire, we have had similar questions about this following on from the very popular banana videos! I have asked Alicia to make a video explaining this - stay tuned x

[@claireryan7553]

@@YourRidingSuccess thanks!

[@trousseau_ideal487]

thank you for your explanation) but what if the horse "moves" you to the outside of the banana in the certain side (left or right). Once I had a horse that moved me in left canter to the outside seat bone and I had to constantly "reseat". Or let's think about our crookedness? what to do if moving to one seat bone is easier than to another?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

It is common to feel the horse trying to sit you somewhere else than where you want to be, it is our job to sit where we should be - despite the horse! Pilates help you to control where you body is, have you registered for Alicia's free pilates class? If you haven't yet, here is the link bit.ly/3CM0LEF

[@bastinowak3396]

Wow A Banana 🍌 Dressage 🤩 😯 Wow excellent 😎👏👍

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you 😋

[@bastinowak3396]

@@YourRidingSuccess No Problem 😋

[@megandonovin8329]

Can you do this video but on a horse?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Great suggestion!

[@Miss-Laine]

I’ve been riding for two years and I still cannot get my horse on the bit 😢 I do the suppling exercises, but nothing works. What am I doing wrong what’s the secret? I absolutely do not understand how to do it! My horse will get on the bit for my Trainer, but never for me. I am so lost and ready to give up.

[@emma_and_a_horse]

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 "Push him out, push him out" "IM TRYING IM TRYING" ---- don't think that will happen again. Thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video Emma!

[@megandonovin8329]

Did I also miss where you talked about flying changes?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Here is the video 💕 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e2SbqH5pe9JrjsU

[@partypodcast995]

#Harlow

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY!!

[@riverisaac]

#Harlowandpopcorn

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Nice!!

[@3Grays]

This is great! What's your name?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Her name is Alicia! xx

[@crissheras]

Thanks for the explanation. Now when I'm riding I'll think about the banana.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Can't wait to hear how you go!

[@poniesareourlife2960]

Where did you get those lovely boots? 😍

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Divosa! They are pirtre boots

[@tinawalker5437]

Where do you sit when you are just trying to keep your horse on the rail in the corners?? Where is the inside of the banana?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So when you are trying to keep your horse on the rails you are always sitting over the backbone - so imagine you are sitting over the backbone. So even with the banana shape, we are still sitting directly over the backbone. It's just because the outside rib cage is bigger, there's a bigger surface area and you often get pushed over to that side. Hope that helps!

[@sabrinaserrouya3042]

Amazing! Very clear explanation! I will try to use it for sure! Thank you very much

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you found it helpful x

[@christinafragis7224]

Such a brilliant analogy the banana! Thanks for the greatest tip ever Alicia!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

We think it is the greatest tip ever too! x

[@lisaregan-hayden1523]

#Harlow

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Woohoo!!

[@nyreerussell8806]

Wow this is a game changer! Thanks Alicia for explaining in a way that even a beginner can understand.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you for the great feedback x

[@Karlian71]

I’m a new older rider (I won’t mention my age and I could sort of follow along but I think the banana and what it represents could’ve been better described at the f beginning is as some times you have it flat and somethings up. You also say to sit to the the inside again as a beginner I’m not sure I follower, do mean sit more heavily to one side or to physically move your butt to the other side of the saddle. Maybe sitting on a saddle that’s not on a horse may have helped us novices a bit more. I’ll watch again on a few more months and maybe it’ll make more sense .

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi there! If you stay tuned this week we are releasing another video which includes exercises off the horse and this should help with your understanding. The best way is to subscribe and then you will not miss the video when it comes out x

[@kyliedelauren]

I’m confused. I was told to sit on the weight bearing legs which is not always on the small side of the banana. For example canter the small side of the banana is the legs that lift up and lead but the weight bearing legs are on the paired legs not the leading leg? Im confused now 🥺

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Kylie, in this video Alicia explains the reason for sitting in the small part of the banana is to allow the horse's ribcage to expand on the "big" side. This is a much more simple way of working out where to have your weight, rather than trying to work out where the legs are and which ones are weight bearing x

[@joyatlast3927]

I have 2 trainers telling me the opposite about what to do when going in a circle with opening the door on the rains. When trying to flex the horse's neck one is telling me to use open door on the inside traveling left and 1 is telling me to use the open door on the outside traveling leftraveling left it really has me confused.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Totally get it Joy! We would love to help clarify for you and invite you to one of our study sessions! Could you send us an email at [e-mail] and quote this comment? x

[@bastinowak3396]

A Wonderful Video

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@amandanjord9826]

This is so amazing! Thank you for all the helpful information!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You are so welcome! x

[@michelekanefsky7511]

I’m such a visual learner and this is perfect for me! 😆🤓❤️I’m learning more from you than anyone ever! You are awesome! 🙌

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Wow this is so lovely to read thank you Michele

[@GRANT-W-NEALE]

Think banana, the banana is bent, where is the inside? , in the inside there's the hole, sit in the hole !! Great stuff 🤗

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOL! Love it x

[@CDN_Bookmouse]

This is such an easy way to think of this and was really explained well. I love things I can visualize while I'm trying to understand the technical reasons for things :)

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you 🙏🏻 So far, which is your favourite video?

[@CDN_Bookmouse]

@@YourRidingSuccess There have been a lot of really helpful videos on this channel through the years, and I think the new content is also going to help a lot of people with both their riding and their horsekeeping. I'd love to hear your thoughts on dealing with riding fear. However I think my very favourite video has to be the announcement of the big contest. A lot of people struggle to afford to be able to ride, or don't have access in their area to the quality of horse/instructor they want. Not only do I believe this channel should and can reach a million subscribers, but if we can do it together, there's one person on this earth whose riding dream will come true. I think that's so exciting and moving. I hope they'll let us see some of their journey but even if they don't, just knowing that someone out there will be so lucky and happy and excited makes me happy. I'm so excited for whoever it is. If I have to pick one of the videos of normal content, then I'll go with Horse Banana. It's such a helpful and simple way to improve technical skill and understanding. I'm excited to give it a try next ride. I tend to fuss too much with my hands, but horses have always responded really well to my intent and my weight. My dream is to be one of those riders with no bridle and no stirrups, haha :P

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love this reply! It is great to see someone else as passionate about growing the channel as what we are! And we couldn't agree more - it will be so exciting to see someone's riding dreams come true!

[@CDN_Bookmouse]

@@YourRidingSuccess Everyone in the community is excited for the channel to grow and everyone seems to be loving the new content. I'm so happy that things are going so well all around :)

[@spotteddreams7935]

I tried this yesterday when riding and wow! What a difference! I didn’t feel like I was having to shove his rib cage over to get bend through his body and our leg yields were much smoother!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes!! This is what it is all about x

[@tinker.dakota]

My horse is left bended so on the left hand she falls out on the shoulder to the right. Then i need to sit on the inside right? I tried but makes it worse. When i sit on the outside shes not bulging out that much. What do i wrong😋

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Melanie, you need to also have control of the horses shoulders, so think about "train tracks" and you need to have the horses head in the middle of its chest always so it is not out of balance. Then you will find it easier to sit in the right place 💕

[@catherineramiah5559]

There’s never a time you don’t sit to the inside of the banana! That sentence needs to be on a t shirt!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hahaha! Love it!

[@Victoria-yh8fr]

Thank you thank you!! Ah the wisdom of t banana!! 😃

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes!!!

[@partypodcast995]

Wow this was so educational thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching x

[@debbieherbeck9779]

Thank you for posting

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're welcome xx

[@biyatekeela97]

This was so helpful!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video so much!!!

[@animallover4101]

Your an amazing teacher and rider and love your enthusiasm 🥰

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you 🤩

[@MrHessius]

Exelently educational! Wonderful work by both of you! 🙌🙌🙌 🇸🇪

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you :)

[@mimerdog]

Excellent!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Many thanks!