Tips for improving contact with the horse during trot work

[@amandadelatorre2149]

Would love to see the whole lesson 👍

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Watch this space!

[@kristagable6295]

Guilty of hands to the vag 😂😳 something I’ve been working on already. This video helped me understand better that my horse is pulling forward to his knees and didn’t know what was going on and now I understand and need to move me hands to find the sweet spot. It would be helpful to see more of the hands in this video. Other than that awesome video and thank you!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for your feedback on this video! Glad this has helped you with your riding! x

[@billeya7597]

I absolutely LOVE the concept of this video!! Please please please do it again. I’d love to see Tash’s hands close up because I have exactly the same problem. And don’t understand why I have to shorten the reins to ‘give’ more.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Billey! Watch this space. :)

[@joancable9062]

I have the same problem but my horse gets really stressed if I don’t release so I have to push him up to the reins. He is quite forward so it’s kind of scary to apply my legs sometimes and remember to half hart too😅

[@sylviarogers4510]

Another great video. I loved “having to find the sweet spot for your hands”. It would be great to see more close up examples of how Alicia finds the sweet spot.

[@billeya7597]

Same!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks, Sylvia! We'll work on improving the video next time x

[@sharond6778]

Such a helpful video. I love seeing how Alicia helps Tash with the same problems I am having. My horse is stiff on the right side as well. The circles to the right were the Aha moment for me.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for sharing your AHA moments with us, Sharon! x

[@beetheequestrian6238]

I wish I could see more of what’s going on. I really struggle with this but I can’t see what’s happing at all in this video. Love everything you guys are doing, you are really making a difference to my riding 😊

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for your feedback on this video and I'm glad we are making a difference in your riding! HUGE win! x

[@manthe40]

Hi Tash you are not alone. This was brilliant a) reins to the nostrils and b) how to move the outside shoulder across. Lightbulb moment. Thanks Alicia another brilliant lesson❤

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it! Thanks for sharing your AHA moments after watching the video x

[@Krinsta1]

I have never done dressage. I'd love to give it a try. I'm 58 and just getting back into riding after 30 years off the saddle and raising four boys. I really enjoy these videos. Naturally, I've got hardly any idea what you are talking about. This one reminded me of my coach, who says, "Why are your hands going to your virgina?" As I'm trotting around the arena my inner voice is saying, "Hands forward, loose knees, 1&2 up down up, hands forward, loose knees. ..." In time with the trot...lol

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for sharing, Sandra! We'd LOVE to help you with your dressage journey. Send us an email to [e-mail] x

[@KristaChristian]

Colorful and memorable instructions! I will remember to keep my hands going forward toward my horse's nostrils! Heaven forbid if they sneak back toward my lady parts! 😂

[@YourRidingSuccess]

😂😊😍

[@wildmoon8862]

Great video. I love how Alicia is teaching Tash how to find the sweet spot, which is teaching her how to ride ANY horse, not just that one. Loving these Tash learnings videos, and appreciate you sharing them

[@YourRidingSuccess]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I hope this provided you with valuable insights that you can apply on your next ride x

[@Back_in_the_saddle]

Ah I do this too. Tash is such a beautiful rider so makes me feel better knowing that even she has issues with contact. I put back too. So helpful. Thanks guys.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're welcome! Keep up the hard work, stay positive, and enjoy the process of improving your riding skills.

[@marialuizamonteirobuenoesi3755]

Great video! All your videos bring knowledge! I love them all! Don't stop posting them. ❤

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you for your positive feedback, and I'm thrilled to be a part of your learning journey x

[@shannonclendon1424]

Love that EVERYONE can learn. I tend to pull back too. That’s why I’m always told to shorten my reins. Love this video!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks so much Shannon!!

[@katiej2507]

Love the explanations! Some closer videos would be amazing ❤

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for the feedback, Katie! x

[@patriciasaul9544]

I am so glad you are back!!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much, Patricia! :)

[@Back_in_the_saddle]

Loved this vid. Please could we have more vids showing the riders hands pls. Love those and so helpful xx

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you! Watch this space x

[@leitastevens3406]

Very helpful! Alicia had a great way of explaining what she is asking you to do.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Aww! Thanks for your kind words x

[@richardcarter3246]

Literally rewound and yes I had heard correctly about where my hands shouldn’t be - a bit conflicted as a male 😂. Seriously I do struggle to with the contact as my horse is not easy in the contact so plenty to learn from this video 😊

[@YourRidingSuccess]

I'm glad to hear that the video provided insights and learning opportunities for you in regards to the contact. Thanks for watching xx

[@lynnwiltshire6220]

Love watching real time videos. Thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad you like them!

[@Friesian-Starla-Kai]

A really great video Tash,and Alcia thank you... my fav parts of the video are the analyzing of the ride to pick it apart, and plan for the next ride,and yes i need more pilates. 😊.. i do this with my rides, but am always enlightened how to do it better listening to you and Alicia,and seeing it work..im a D.I. Member❤

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you our beloved DI member!! Love this!

[@kellyhansen4056]

Great reminder to give with the hands ✋

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Yes xx

[@teresadavis4751]

Right shoulder to left got me actually sat on chair and visualising hands,,,, one forward and other back. I also forget to put inside leg on , so great video. Would also like to see close up videos....if you could put up with the intrusion, Tash😂

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Amazing! Thanks for the feedback, too! x

[@lynnestruck]

Reminders of positive contact, and the purpose and positioning of the shoulders has been a game changer for me. Thank you for the reminders!❤

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're so welcome!

[@lisarowe5822]

Great explaining contact with reins, I ride a horse who pulls and me being more forward and yes towards nostrils I can see how that works ❤

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Super! Thanks, Lisa x

[@trouvaloo]

I pull my hands back too!!!! You are not alone!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Oh wow!

[@jenniferkeeling1126]

My horse always pulls the reins out of my hands. My coach told me I’m shorting his neck and not allowing him to fill the reins. Thank you for confirming that concept and providing a visual for my learning. ❤

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video x

[@Ullibullizz]

Youre not the only one. That is one of my problem area to. Love how you share and help us ❤

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you for your kind words! We can't wait for you to try this out on your next ride x

[@annettefowler6005]

Love this explanation of a forward contact. Thank you both ❤

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed this video x

[@trouvaloo]

I can’t wait to ride this!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Go for it!

[@Tina-yj8xf]

Great narrative , really need to see more close up if possible . Some real ah ha moments though thank you both

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for sharing your feedback on the video as well as your AHA moments!! We appreciate it! x

[@luciemarinov129]

Awesome help for me ❤thanks so very much

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're welcome 😊

[@debbiecole3555]

Great🎉Alicia explains it so well, I feel I’m having the lesson. Love it!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Super!

[@michelleadams3557]

Haha great learning and great explanation, not towards vag, I won forget that one!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks so much!

[@sallystephens7404]

Great video I learned quite a bit and gained better understanding of the contact. I know it would probably be difficult but I think it would have really helped to see the contact/hold changes that were being made. You could easily visualize what changed with the horse but would have loved to see the actual changes being made.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks so much for this feedback, Sally! x

[@donnalegere4180]

Loved it

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY!!

[@trouvaloo]

Ty!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You are welcome!!

[@bethbrown4670]

I wish I could have seen more of the ride as it was all filmed mostly from the far end of the arena. Very hard to see.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

We appreciate your feedback on this video, Beth! x

[@barbrush9796]

I really loved the way you explained the reins going through the nostrils and not the vagina. That will definitely help a lot of people.

[@barbrush9796]

That was supposed to be toward the nostrils

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Happy to help!!

[@jessicamartin3206]

Love the video . More video on contact please 🙏 vag or nasals 😂👌

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Watch this space!!

[@leeannefavaro5014]

Good explanation where your hands should be but hard to see her riding really. Too far away😬

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks for the feedback, Lee Anne!

[@jennyhornsten1873]

Will absolutely try out my hands more forward tomorrow to see if finally my contact is better. So difficult to find the right balance between 170 different things to think about 🫠

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! How exciting! Tell us how you go x