Tips to achieve the perfect Dressage position! || ERIN WILLIAMS

[@marie6207]

Omg im going to try the whip hack because i have a lot of problems with my shoulders!!! I always bring them forward

[@warriormaiden9829]

Another tip: wall sits, while keeping your shoulders in contact with the wall. Stretches the front to keep your shoulders back, and strengthens your legs at the same time (and makes you curse whoever gave you the idea. XD).

[@lulee7375]

Even better a posture corrector is perfect 🥰

[@Raghmahcilps]

same, omw i keep my shoulder so foward the horse canters without me asking and then bolts. this has helped me ALOT.

[@gabrielle9577]

If you do try this please note to loosen your reins, your horse has to be in front of the vertical. Majority of dressage riders do behind the vertical which causes hyperflexion (craned neck) which is highly painful and uncomfortable for horses.

[@hunyashahzad8166]

I'm lovingggggg these new videos!!! 😍 sonny is such a cutie!!

[@benedek2723]

You have a perfect sit, don’t give up the horse riding, I love you!🥰❤️

[@lollipopgacha9700]

Thanks for this its so useful since im a new dressage rider

[@jalisamoore4317]

Same im getting a horse for the first time

[@ronlandriault206]

Between Clint Anderson and your training it's a perfect combo for a western riding horse...thanks for the video Erin

[@juliasteep2333]

Thank you for this video. I haven’t had very much formal training at all and your tips with the whip and apple are great. Love your videos and the way you explain things in a fun, real way. Keep it up 👍 also you look beautiful in the video and it’s inspiring to look and feel my best with my horse. All the different pieces come together to make each day at the barn it’s best.

[@lucageddes2885]

I don’t even do dressage, I’m only watching this because it’s Erin Williams.

[@immybez]

Same 😂

[@bobsnephew3225]

...demonstrating that the best riders train themselves harder than they train their horse 😘

[@oguzdemrbuken2564]

erin williams- very amazing dressage trainer

[@katehedges5872]

That horse is just adorable😍

[@joseluisvilchezcarvajal1251]

Certainly, and smart boy: it's smiling to te camera wherw the focus of both is 😊

[@KatieHaseloff]

Thanks for the tips! Hoping to try them out soon :)

[@emmasworld2036]

Sonny is such a good boy 💜

[@aureliawissel9942]

I’m always riding without stirrups each lesson for at least 5-10 minutes since this constant practice improves my seat the most ;) thanks for all the other tips!

[@faithstewart9290]

I ride western and I totally learnt something- Thank you! I tried them all and feel like they (the first two esp.) are really helping.

[@elaidlef1061]

This is wow!!! I have problems with my legs and back and this helps me. Thank you Erin you are Beeest:)))

[@stineshorsejumping]

The horse looks so concerned haha! great video

[@aleeeeeee_08]

Thank you So much Lady!!! I just love you and Your horse ❤️🥺🐎

[@jumpingsoldier5160]

Thankyou so much i really needed this!

[@winnimizz]

Love your training videos! Pls do more tips xx

[@clariceventer9643]

Super helpful video!!

[@gracefuleditz8042]

I with you were my trainer...your tipe really worked thanks...

[@annieluvsyxu4611]

This was so helpful I always stuggle to keep my shoulders back

[@KristaChristian]

Sonny has some Sass! Great video! Will practice these!

[@anniehenderson968]

I have tried the whip trick on my wooden horse bench and I do a lot of stirrup less work in lessons but I'll try the apple/ball trick later! 💖

[@pariahmouse7794]

Great tips! I need to try the whip tip again, my shoulders are my Achilles heel, haha! And I am weird, I love no stirrup work, I actually couldn't sit trot to save my life until we tried with no stirrups, now it is easier without them, haha, and I have to learn how to get better WITH stirrups! I haven't cantered yet, the end of this month will be the year anniversary of the start of my lessons, I CANNOT WAIT TO canter, even more after hearing you say it is easier, haha- I can't wait!

[@emmasworld2036]

Gorgeous girl 💜💜

[@RanchoGV]

Nice video and great tips. Wish you can make a video on how to train your horse to do a collected canter.

[@leenasworld2707]

My trainer has made me do all these and they do wonders xxxx

[@cksongwriter8216]

Thank you! Informative video!

[@vickyfane6321]

Enjoying your videos, thank you! I will definitly be trying some of these, What are your tips for sitting trot, please.

[@emmasworld2036]

Love u so so so much 💜💜

[@biancabandriova5574]

I have a HUGE problem with my seat especially because I have a very tense seat and a curved back due to the fact that I always get horses who love to pull on the rains which immediately pulls me forwards and tenses me up in case the horse will pull on the reins again. I'd love to learn how to sit properly though.

[@elodie7417]

Hey I have a question! Do you ever plan to go to Olympia? I’d love to see you win!

[@sophiechen4024]

Sunny just hilarious 😆

[@evaravenclaw6845]

I just got back from a riding lesson (not dressage) and I just felt like watching horse videos lolllll

[@vickemikkenl9888]

Thank you for your help. Victoria from Denmark.

[@Greggee100]

your the story that embarks my heart

[@davidlysaghtlegupability2924]

I like the whip and apple tips I will try them. The no stirrings, sorry nope I detest no stirrups particularly in trot 🤣

[@emmasworld2036]

Ur amazing 💜💜

[@Talon5Karrde]

Off topic question - How do you dress/rake/harrow you arena ground?

[@I.equitazione]

Nice!!

[@emmasworld2036]

Best rider in the universe 💜💜

[@clarap4546]

Hey thanks for the advice! How do you keep you thumbs on top while holding a dressage stick?

[@phillipellery5283]

Dressage stick? It's actually called a dressage crop or whip

[@clarap4546]

Phillip Ellery my bad it is because in french (my native language) we simply call it a “stick”. Which is funny because it is an english word so I thought that I wouldn’t need to translate haha.

[@myahch6405]

Good vid I miss riding so much because of the virus but hope u all are ok and keep safe xoxo

[@emmasworld2036]

💜💜💜💜

[@Irishope]

I remember hating the whip thing when I was younger, but here I am again at 29 y.o, leaning back too much with bad shoulders habits. Sooooo... the whip it will be again 😅

[@elcadilackkkk13]

you look amazing

[@shirdibutkoon4370]

Your amazing

[@kahlid500]

very beautiful video😍👍🏻

[@robloxandminecraftxox5428]

My First competision is soon its off dressage and i dont know anything it,im a jumper,but ty a lot

[@allegra2116]

I have a problem with my shoulders leaning forward

[@livewithmanon6443]

Could you do balance tips maybe?

[@carlosroberto7624]

That beautiful.

[@Marie-hw4vn]

I would love to try the whip and apple tips but ride school horses and I don’t know how the horses will react if I drop the apple or the whip. I ride quite often without stirrups☺️

[@warriormaiden9829]

If you can't do the whip tip, do wall sits while keeping your shoulders touching the wall. It stretches the muscles across your chest so your shoulders stay back, and strengthens your legs at the same time (and makes you curse whoever gave you the idea for the exercise. XD). Works wonders. :)

[@Marie-hw4vn]

@@warriormaiden9829 I will definitely try this thank you! :)

[@BB-co7kp]

Does she say what size seat her saddle is? If so I missed it

[@bigbotno1]

I like the way your build. 😉

[@Las.Vegasss]

you are classy and style all at the same time. but you must be 4k video quality because your quality is very low and blur

[@komenk5217]

U so pretty

[@Anastasiyax]

Gets your shoulders back but also arches your back and disengages your core you can buy a harness that gets your shoulders back without ruining your back and core

[@theerinwilliams]

That’s why it’s a training aid only intended for short time use. Additionally my shoulder blades are pretty big so makes my back looks curved, so I don’t need any help thanks, it’s just the way I’m built.

[@Anastasiyax]

@@theerinwilliamswasn't aiming for u specifically but it's a lot safer and better for your posture to get a proper aid than using a crop which exaggerates and still puts you in the wrong position. If be showing that instead of posting the 'hack' for views because it's "cool"

[@warriormaiden9829]

@@Anastasiyax Best thing I've found for shoulders back/hips straight is wall sits. Keep shoulders and butt glued to the wall while doing the sits. Stretches the muscles in front so it's less painful to keep your shoulders back while riding (one of the reasons the whip trick hurts), and allows you to feel the angle your hips are at as they hit the wall. (Also makes you curse whoever gave you the exercise, but what good exercise doesn't? XD)

[@terriedwards1770]

I will try both the whip n 🍎

[@millerpinemeadows2755]

Riding is not positional. Or postural. It is dynamic. You focus on being balanced and use subtle muscle nuances to maintain your neutral spine. So you can communicate subtly with your horse. Teaching these things will set people back from their full riding potential and cause chaos for the horse = soundness issues and muscle imbalances. I'm not just saying this to be a jerk - I specialize in horse and rider biomechanics and rehabilitative and train horses that come to me after being ridden poorly.

[@pauljohn1739]

00:05:20 Am I the only person who felt threatened for the cameraman? Because that person is literally right behind the horse and it may kick backwards.

[@theerinwilliams]

Yes you are. We know our horses and always act with caution.

[@pauljohn1739]

@@theerinwilliams Phew, great to know. Keep up the awesome videos!

[@Mimibldr]

what's teh brand and model of those breeches?

[@larrya.bridglal309]

What type of horse is Sunny? What breed?

[@Mimibldr]

probably dutch warmblood

[@anandsingh4591]

You are looking very beautiful and gorgeous glamerous also

[@AbdulRahman88]

2002+1990

[@oliviasokol1953]

My trainer puts carrots under our armpits if we drop them our horse cant eat them, if we keep them we feed it to our horse

[@elliemohammadi8086]

How tall is sunny ??

[@Dumpsterfire961]

Except I need my whip to ride 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@paulomesquita7735]

100

[@عبدالكريمالدلبحي-ذ6غ]

😘

[@johanchristianwilliam2386]

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[@johanchristianwilliam2386]

I am the you dream all the time .betufull mladie and what your parents tell you all the time prince Erin and your friends.

[@jalisamoore4317]

How did u get so fit

[@warriormaiden9829]

You would be surprised at just how many muscles you use and calories you burn while riding. And that doesn't include hauling tack/hay/equipment/grain/everything else, all the bending/twisting/picking up while grooming, mucking out, and holding horses still for worming/health checks/teeth floating/whatever else they don't want to stand still for that's necessary to keep them healthy. Taking care of horses is a really good way to get in shape/stay in shape. XD

[@johanchristianwilliam2386]

My oupa is Jan Christians willilem

[@pninnabokov3734]

If you were blonde you'd resemble the Swedish actress Liv Ullmann. Aren't you lucky!

[@johanchristianwilliam2386]

Is funny you like the same sign I like angel

[@ganeshniphade1959]

Hello good morning

[@AbdulRahman88]

3+1

[@johanchristianwilliam2386]

Johnny c

[@tellementdrole4946]

You are so perfect, kiss to your shiny boots

[@iffukhan9560]

Hi beautiful I think you are going to be my first love

[@johanchristianwilliam2386]

Good night my love and sweet dreams of me mladie of my life

[@RolanTRB]

Уздечка немного неправильно зделана.

[@johanchristianwilliam2386]

My lives time to gate london to gate marriage and to go to Texas to have a Royal family in Texas is ok with you prince of my and tell you r mother and father to gate help to make the your dream and my dream to came true my betufull angel prince you now wait doing god work all time and is time .you and me to been happy for life

[@supernova1920]

Sometimes you want to be horse

[@PA-ek3ul]

Some shape about her !

[@alexthomas4671]

Heels down is not correct dressage position. You're feet should be parallel to the ground. Also slightly deeper in your irons as if you were standing on the floor. Heels down is a hunt seat position.

[@theerinwilliams]

Thom Read 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@piamonsrud]

You dont sit correct on your horse, sorry.. 😊

[@tigerlover1235]

At least she's trying

[@brushrescue1701]

Ha 😂😂😂😂😂😂 seen this one on you know what HUB ..... web camming. Ooow dear 😱

[@tigerlover1235]

Please stop this its not right