How to stop rooting on the reins

[@sharonreed5008]

This was excellent, thank you. I didn’t even realize I’d lost my “pelbow” till a friend pointed it out. My mare is very smart and very subtle, and has been slowly training me to come to her front end!😂

[@minky7252]

Definitely also a balance issue. In forehand. Riders with a feeling seat can stay in the center. A bend in elbow ( not straight arms) helps riders to not lose core muscles.

[@ArtisticDressage]

That is absolutely true. And an excellent reason for riders to work on their seat.

[@vivianshepard7108]

❤ Thank you, well done!!!

[@ArtisticDressage]

Thank you, too!

[@FrenchyRiccardi]

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[@dsergt]

I would like to see a visual of what someone riding with tight hips looks like and what 'loose'? hips looks like....

[@ArtisticDressage]

Ok! We can do that. Stay tuned!

[@pixie706]

My daughter's pony did that when we first bought him. Cured by attaching not overly tight side reins from noseband to saddle d rings. When the pony jerked his head forward he jarred himself. We kept those sidereins in use for several months . Never done it since. But the habit is not easy to break with a weak rider and just normal contact.

[@ArtisticDressage]

That's true. To fix it without relying on equipment requires a strong, stable seat. I am glad to hear your daughter's pony stopped doing it.

[@caroleinwv]

Rooting. Prequel to shoulder surgery. 😮😂

[@ArtisticDressage]

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[@caroleinwv]

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[@ArtisticDressage]

Hi!!