WHAT ARE THE AIDS FOR - LATERAL WORK & COUNTER CANTER

[@sarikirchmann6751]

So great to see these broken down at a standstill.. much easier to grasp and envision the subtle movements of our position that are required to apply the aides correctly 😊 Thank you!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching x

[@taniasendel5566]

Really appreciate the tip about the legs needing to be equally spaced in travers thank you for that. And soooo glad that beautiful patient Wessel is on the mend! ❤️🙏🏼❤️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much Tania!!

[@pippakay7234]

Shoulder in - Legs and shoulders stay the same position of the pelvis changes. Leg yield - more pronounced weight to the inside. Traver - more pronounced weight to inside, outside leg bent back a little but not on, allowing the ribcage to bend a bit more. Oh my goodness i can't absorb any more at the moment. Going to have to watch this several times to get my head round it. I can see how once you've understood the feeling, the reaction and the outcome your ability to achieve is within your grasp. Brilliant video. I'm so miffed my riding years have past but what a blessing to all those still able to ride. You little star Alicia.⭐

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it!! So many takeaways - thank you so much for sharing!

[@lynnestruck]

Wow, this video made me think… My biggest take away was about renvers not being haunted out but more of a back-to-front shoulder in. Took me a minute to wrap my head around that. Thanks!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much for sharing your biggest takeaway from this video! x

[@gineneschultz5325]

So here’s what I love about Alicia’s teaching: she teaches in a way I can actually remember and apply when I’m riding. Banana ✅ Equal weight in both feet ✅ 80 feet 20 seat ✅ Every single time I ride now, I use these tips. Now travers-I feel like I have a better feel for what it should look like after watching this video. And Renvers!! Every time I think of doing renvers I have to look at my phone to remember what it looks like 😂 Now I won’t have to-I’m just going to take my shoulder in and reverse the bend. Such an easy way to remember it. Absolutely love your videos. I learn so much. ❤️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Super!! Love that you're learning so much from our videos! We can't wait to hear more about your progress! Go YOU!! x

[@joanneharten7131]

Alicia I’m loving the 80/20 rule my horses back is sooo much softer. Demonstrating seat and leg positions at the halt...simply brilliant idea 💡 on yr part and I just love Wessels quiet dignity his face was a picture ! Hugs for you both and big THANKYOUS 🦋

[@YourRidingSuccess]

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

[@Lille763]

this gave me a real epiphany , I never really understood how to ride these movements. So thank you so much for a very nice and explanatory video

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video x

[@ysabelr9910]

Thanks Wessel for being such a good boy so Alicia can show her seat. Really mind blown again. It became so clear on where to sit but also where to hold your outside leg in the travers. I have to confess I sometimes have the feeling to hold the horse in a position during the travers. So gonna try to not hold the horse during my next lesson. It will really help with progress in the lateral work. Thanks!!!!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're welcome, Ysabel! I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x

[@colleenkealandleagueofshad8321]

Wow thank you the tip of 80% of your weight should be in your feet and 20% in your saddle is a huge help and how to place your seat and hands is really so very helpful THANK YOU!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video x

[@benitascott3533]

Addit - biggest take-away golden nugget: the 80 20 rule! The analogy of sitting on a tiny pony is perfect! You make it all so clear; I'm so grateful to have your regular videos back, thankyou YRS Team! 👏👏👏🏻🐎🐎💞🙏

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much for sharing your biggest takeaway from this video! x

[@loub4445]

OMG GUYS!!!! I have been riding most of theses completely wrong! Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! This is what I needed. When I was being 'taught' how to ride a shoulder in no one ever gave me any instructions (and I am sure their horses didnt understand it either) but I was just expected to understand and ignored when I asked for more clarifacation. Thank you so so much to all the team, Wessle, Alicia, Toby, The DMA riders (I want to join you guys so badly) and everyone who works on the videos to allow us to also learn! Big big thank you!!!!!! xxxxxxx

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video x

[@jennyhornsten1873]

Hallelujah! Now I get it! I am struggling with counter canter, he change canter so easy. And! So good the segment with live questions, my horse spooks really easy and see wolfs everywhere. So I always need to be ready for a jump sideways , so more weight in my feet. ☺️🤯

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Super!! Love that you're learning so much from this video x

[@meretesrheim4867]

Alicia, this is super super helpful! Telling what to to is not the same as telling how to actually do which you manage to do 👍👍👍🤩

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You are welcome, thank you!

[@samanthaliles5334]

The explanation of the bend alongside the feet placement visual was sooo helpful. I can understand the difference now- 💥 boom! 😃

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video x

[@laurengunning8020]

I Love watching her ride her lovely horses it makes my day to see her riding and putting all her love into her channel, have a good day x #harlow

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY!! So glad you are enjoying the videos so much x

[@marjoriephillips7440]

Hi. Last night I was thinking that I have not seen you for awhile. So it was such a treat this morning to see you. This is brilliant and so helpful. I will have to watch it over and over and I will. Thank you for such a clear explanation and demonstration. I always enjoy your enthusiasm and joy.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x

[@karenjacobi6580]

Keeping equal weight in the stirrups, using the 80 / 20 rule ...has made for a huge difference. Thank you so much for all the clarity, encouragement and enthusiasm. YOU are the superstar!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY!! Love it!! We can't wait to hear more about your progress! Go YOU!! x

[@GallopDreams]

You are a gem, Alicia! This is so perfectly timed - I’m so bad at lateral work. My biggest takeaway: using bum alignment to control the rib cage rather than changing weight in feet. The biggest eye opener: 80-20 rule. I’ve definitely been a sack-o-potatoes with putting too much weight into saddle. I think it’s much easier to control pelvis position when you’re light in your seat. Can’t wait to try 80-20 during my ride tonight. Practicing 80-20 on my yoga ball now and shifting pelvis while keeping weight in feet the same!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You got this! I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x

[@user-ti7zz9is9b]

So, at "shoulder in" we have to move slightly to the inside but the weight in the stirrups remains the same. My coach has also told me that I should put 80% of my weight on my stirrups and my seat should be independent and I believe that this is more secure as well. (the example with the pony helped!) And now I can understand the difference between a leg yield and a shoulder in. Thank you for the information!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it! Thank you so much for sharing what you learned from this video x

[@janehorseridingdiver]

It is amazing to see how sensitive he is to your movements. Horses are amazing.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

100%!!!

[@jlg9363]

I was re watching this, and "feet are the same shoulders are the same" was a super helpful mantra, and I can definitely try to remember this when I'm riding!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x

[@lizakohlhoff555]

To see where to sit exacly when doing different exercises is really helpful. Important to know that there has to be the exacly same weight in both stirrups ALWAYS and 90 % of your total weight in it - just change the positioning in the sattle💡.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

100%!!

[@jackierickman4411]

Great saving to watch later ,when all quiet x

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So exciting! x

[@debbiecourt4226]

Love alicia! Have applied banna seat,train tracks and 80/20! Massive improvements, happy horse,happier rider!😍

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY!! Love it!! We can't wait to hear more about your progress! Go YOU!! x

[@alisoncarvosso8369]

The 80/20 rule has been the biggest game changer for me. Years of being told to sit deep in the saddle made me ride with a very heavy seat and clamped on thighs. Also putting leg back into neutral position during counter canter was another tip I didn’t know. Thanks Alicia and Wessel for this very informative video.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much for sharing your takeaways from this video! x

[@alexawenz9348]

I learned keep even weigh in both feet and canter use the seat to create room to stay in counter canter can't wait to try it

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much for sharing your biggest takeaway from this video! x

[@shannonhayden6912]

These moves are so far beyond me, BUT thinking about weight distribution and my seat bones like this is exactly what I needed right now. My lesson horse has taken to spiraling in and refusing to go on the rail about halfway through my lessons, so I know my body is getting twisted as I get tired, even though I can’t feel it. I’ve identified that when I try to push with my inside leg, I’m actually lifting that seat bone and pushing my weight into my outside stirrup/seat bone, so my seat is saying go in while my reins are saying go out-super frustrating for both of us. I think focusing on the 80/20 rule is going to help me keep straighter this weekend. Thanks again!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it! Thank you so much for sharing what you learned from this video. I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x

[@Flying0Dismount]

I have always taught both horses and students shoulder fore/shoulder in/travers/renvers as a biomechanical aid where everything is more or less automatic: everything starts from a very small turn or advance from the hips, no leaning or tipping allowed, shoulders and hands follow the hips and position the forehand. Your body position naturally encourages the horse to move the way you want without resistance and without a large cognitive load on the rider (ie, the rider overthinking and being unable to put the whole picture together when aids are broken down into too many steps). I have found that I can teach young horses as well as beginner riders, neither of which has ever done the lateral positions, to successfully perform these movements in just a few ssssions. The important thing is to sit straight, no leaning or tipping, or as you put it, being even in both stirrups, and also not to overdo the hip movement- horses are very sensitive and do feel the small movement in your hip and overdoing the aids and turning yourself into a pretzel will not make the aid more effective and may actually end up giving the horse a message you didnt intend..

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Love it!! Thanks for sharing!! x

[@mariapiasecka9454]

God! Finally some explaided this clearly and correctly and people van actually understad what and what's more important, why ;)

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad to hear this helped!! Thanks Maria!

[@sarahbennett5312]

Omg Wes is so good just standing there. I'm not sure I can move my pelvis without moving my top body but I'm trying. Now I can try leg yield knowing were to sit. I will probably watch this video over and over to take in all info as there is so much thank u Alicia brilliant as usual ❤️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x

[@bethjenkins4204]

Well now...that makes sense! Having it explained at the halt really makes it easy to understand. I'm still going to have to watch this episode a few times to really memorize it but now it at least isn't rocket science. 🤣 The 80-20 rule, and where to actually "sit" in the saddle were my biggest learnings from this episode! Thanks for everything!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Super!! Love that you're learning so much from this video! We can't wait to hear how it goes for you when you try this technique on your next ride x

[@kaylapearson294]

Love how you showed the three different seats for shoulder in. What are your steps and requirements to teach a flying change?

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Kayla! So glad you enjoyed the video so much! Check out this video Alicia has done all about flying changes!

[@shannonclendon1424]

wow that was SUPER helpful! I could see EXACTLY what needed to happen. Another reason why you are such a good coach. You covered every little bit and didn't leave me feeling like I didn't understand! Thank you so much.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY!! So glad you are enjoying the videos so much x

[@lucymcfarlane7952]

Wessel you legend, standing still to show us the tracks was SO helpful!!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YESSS!! So glad you find this soo helpful! x

[@chrisbarras2142]

I have watched this a few time to confirm it in my head and probably will be watching it a lot more Thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x

[@nannajensen1393]

Loooooved the session about the 80-20% principle. Allways heard the analogy the other way around!! 😱😱😱 Have to have a good feel next time I'm in the saddle. Thank you 🙏💕

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you!!!

[@sharonsheppard727]

So great to have it broken down. I have not been able to get Travers with my boy going to watch this again and take notes, but sound a bit ott but it helps me remember, and I feel I need to really think about my position until it becomes second nature. Learning so much thankyou for sharing such great info.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Super!! Love that you're learning so much from this video x

[@averykathleen]

Omg I love the banana analogy! It’s so helpful!!!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kimcloss7918]

Very helpful. My leg likes to ask for something and then stay on (which eventually makes it mean nothing) which I am now becoming very aware of. Don’t leave your leg on even while in counter canter, my mind is blown. So helpful. 🙌🏻

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much for sharing your biggest takeaway from this video! x

[@benitascott3533]

Excellent, thankyou Alicia! Yes, I'm one of those people having posed the how to questions about these advanced moves! So wonderful & very helpful to see the tracks, see the line of the horse, see the rider's seat & the movement of rib cage. Now let's see how possible it is to get these moves translated into a reality with my unschooled horse! One thing she does do well is move off the leg. But control of the shoulder has been really tricky for us to achieve. Thankyou so much for such a great visual representation; & kudos to Wessel The Great! He's so divine. 🐴🐎👏👏👏💞🙏

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Woohoo! How exciting!! Tell us how you go trying this out x

[@mystiquered]

Wessel is such a nice boy 😍 thank you for showing and explaining this for us😃 I have always thought that renvers was more complicated but I’ll try to think of it as a shoulder in, just with a different bend, next time 😅

[@YourRidingSuccess]

I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x

[@mystiquered]

@@YourRidingSuccess for being the first time I’ve done it I didn’t think it was going to bad😅 you probably wouldn’t call it a renvers yet, but it’s a beginning of something 😄 always cool to try out new stuff

[@christinecreeney4207]

I have learned so much from this video which has been a light bulb moment ; the demo on weight aids has clearly been a hit with fellow subscribers and I am no exception.Why has nobody else thought of illustrating the shoulder in and-leg yield like you . Thanks for this I have tried the weighting of the inside seat bone and pelvis for shoulder in and leg yield it was definitely making a huge difference to my our progress.The learning I took from the renver demo was the slight outside weighting of my pelvis and the hovering outside leg but tapping /touching not pressing on which was my previous error.I have to practice guys because maintaining straight even shoulders and upper body and the 80/20 weight in my feet is gonna keep us busy. Doesn’t she motivate you to try that’s what I like ;Alicia has demystified some of these challenging movements.I can achieve counter canter and I now understand which is the leading leg .Please keep these lessons coming. Thanks again I know I will never get bored during my retirement

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it!! So many takeaways - thank you so much for sharing! So glad you are learning so much!! We can't wait to hear how it goes for you when you try this technique on your next ride x

[@a.g283]

So excited not to long now

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Super! x

[@thesewingequestrian382]

Thank you for explains why some people seem to move with the horse, and some seem to get bucked off. It seems to be in the weight of the heels… standing on the ground. Leg yield and shoulder for are similar. I have yet to try shoulder for, and will try it out this week:)

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Woohoo! How exciting!! Tell us how you go x

[@julierodak5749]

Cannot thank you enough for this incredibly helpful instruction!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Our pleasure x

[@redmare1746]

This was excellent 👏 We never get to see such detailed aids on a halted horse. Good boy Wessi ❤ Loved the shot showing exactly where you were sitting in the saddle and then the amount of movement. I would be so thrilled if you would do a session with the camera down on your hands while riding the movements. I know you tried once, and it didn't work well. Would you please consider giving it another go? 🥰

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thanks so much for tuning in! Glad you enjoyed the video so much!! We can definitely think about trying again! x

[@cristinafortes646]

This is really helpful, I'm keeping this video in mind to try on better days - too windy, too rainy 😒 Besides, my instructor tells me it's too soon. You make it simple though!! 👌 Kisses from Portugal 😘

[@YourRidingSuccess]

I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x

[@rjb9886]

Biggest takeaway is consciously returning leg to neutral. Seat positioning definitely reflects necessity of independent seat so rest of position remains unaffected. Regarding 80/20 rule I am thinking perhaps it is a lot like riding through a line from last weeks video - weight *through* the stirrup/feet to the ground.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it! Thank you so much for sharing what you learned from this video x

[@karenryancrawford6401]

Loved how you showed us the physical and explained the verbal portion of each movement.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video x

[@katyroberts985]

Seeing these while the horse is standing helped so much.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE that you're finding this video super helpful for you x

[@lesleymoll6704]

OMGosh, that was brilliant. will need mark this video for easy access to regularly view so it will come (hopefully) naturally. thank you for explaining the movements clearly and concisely.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching x

[@hollycarroll5236]

Thank you for listening to uss and I learned how to sit comfortable thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video x

[@niamhrichardson2941]

Once again Alicia has saved the day! You never fail to impress and solve my dressage problems! Yet I do not use aids on my horse in dressage except for when I am jumping! It is good to know how important your seat is when using aids. thanks again Alicia

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed this! We can't wait to hear how it goes for you when you try this technique on your next ride x

[@jlg9363]

This seat video was AMAZING! I definitely understand the travere/ renvere/ shoulder-in alot better now watching you go back and forth while he stood still! Wessle you deserve a medal for your patience! ❤️ The tips about keep the weight in your feet even is a big take way for me. I end up kind of hugging the side of the horse and one leg will move too far up or forward. ANOTHER BiG take away was the part where you said don't keep your leg back in canter!!! I don't want to have trouble with Tempe changes later!!!!!!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it!! So many takeaways - thank you so much for sharing! Tell us how you go trying this out x

[@SelinaIddon]

I never truly understood any of these beyond feet position... THANK YOU

[@melindasutherland1199]

This. Is. So. Gooood!!!! Loving the leg yield tips! Can’t wait to try them out!

[@melindasutherland1199]

I think the best part is breaking the movements down (where legs, seat, shoulders and stirrups need to be). Makes dressage more approachable and understandable. And big thank you for explaining the 80% weight in stirrups. Been thinking about that for months!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it! Thank you so much for sharing what you learned from this video! Tell us how you go trying out this technique on your next ride x

[@l.b.9784]

Thank you for another super informative video. I loved it all, especially the 80% weight in feet, 20% weight in seat, and to keep the weight in the feet equal all the time.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video x

[@rylieterry4678]

Like I always say, This video was SO helpful. I am sure you are tired of hearing my say it every time but I really mean it. I loved the visuals because it was much easier to see rather than trying to pause the screen so thank you lots. My biggest takeaways are the 80-20rule, also that you should always keep your weight in you stirrup even in the shoulder in, it helped to see where you should actually sit in the leg yield. Thank you so much for posting content like this! It is like my favorite thing of the day when I see you posted lol

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it!! So many takeaways - thank you so much for sharing! We're soo glad you are learning so much from our videos!! We can't wait to hear how it goes for you when you try the techniques you learned on your next ride x

[@victoriabrindle8639]

I've been applying the 80/20 rule for a few weeks now & really feeling like it helps me get off the horses back and out of her way so she can move better! This extra bit of freedom she feels has stopped her getting as 'stuck' and 'blocked' giving us both more confidence. I'll be trying the counter canter tip next but applying it to normal canter first - can't wait to try!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

WOW!! Super amazing!! Glad the technique worked for you!! We can't wait to hear more about your progress! x

[@camillacessan863]

That’s great, I really needed that extra detail about how you hold the leg back but not on in traver, and just correct with a quick reminder if needed. This I’m going to apply and remind myself of in my lessons. Thanks!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video! We can't wait to hear how it goes for you when you try this technique on your next ride x

[@christineporter2479]

Another great video. Simple, easy explanations. Thank you.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video x

[@zoshapiotrowski4112]

Oh I really Iove this video. Your incredible info is something I’m going to have to listen to a number of times as there’s SO much to take in and practice. Today I had a go of the leg yield and travers. Once I get my OTTB warm and supple, it’s amazing how keeping the weight even in the feet helps me use my seat better. It’s easier to get the subtlety of the movement. I can’t tell you how much the 80% feet and 20% seat has changed my riding and how my horse is going. I’m moving with my horse not against him! Ahhhhhmazing! Thank you!!! I feel like I need to film myself do the travers and leg yield, as it feels correct, but I might not actually be doing it correctly!!! Anyhoo I’m going to keep going back to this video as a reference and then practice bit by bit . 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏❤️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

WOW!! Super amazing!! Glad the technique worked for you!! We can't wait to hear more about your progress! x

[@conniemcginley446]

I love the banana analogy and it has helped me tremendously. However, I struggle with keeping the weight in my feet the same especially going to the left as I allow my right leg to be lazy. What can I do to help myself keep the weight in my stirrups consistent.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Connie! Thanks so much for tuning in! So glad the banana has helped you so much!! Have a watch of this video as the tips and exercises can be used to help you with balance - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ3HgGV7jslopcU

[@jillsimmons6764]

Lots to practice and great visuals. Keeping even weight in my feet and putting my leg back into the neutral place is a good reminder for me. Thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching x

[@matthewkermode8996]

Thank you for another very informative video! I think my biggest takeaways were that your pelvis actually influences a lot more than I originally thought and even just slightly tweaking it can have such a huge impact! The 80-20 rule with your feet also sounds like an amazing exercise and I can’t wait to try it and hopefully stay with my horse when he spooks! Wesell is also so patient and a little star!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it!! So many takeaways - thank you so much for sharing! Wes is amazing!!!

[@megzjanes]

Wow. Watching you go back-and-forth between Renvers to Shoulder In made the difference so obvious!!! I am not here yet in my training, but I am tracking with you and will for sure save this and come back when I am ready to start practicing!!! The 80/20 feet lesson from DMA was gold for me. Such a good tip! Also I feel like you need shirts that say “begin with the end in mind” 😊👏🏼

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Woohoo! Tell us how you go when you try out the tips you learned when you ride. And love the idea on the shirt with “begin with the end in mind” x

[@tracyfrancis5430]

Thank you Alicia! I’m not at this level by far but it makes so much sense the way you explain and demonstrate! The most I learned that I can apply immediately is NOT leaving the leg back when cantering. Going to give it a try! Wish me luck...

[@YourRidingSuccess]

I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x

[@juliaeberhard4827]

it help me a lot to see, where to put my seat. But i still have to lift my bottom a bit to be able to sit beside the center. But my horse reacts amazingly.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Still a progress! We know you got this!! Tell us about it x

[@nadiavandosselaer2779]

Love this! Certainly Some things to keep in mind when working on the travers.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video x

[@leahnstanhope1766]

Super interesting. I have an instructor who tells me to put my weight on the outside in SI.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching x

[@strangerthingselmax5778]

So exited

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY!

[@irosepower]

I so needed this! I tried travers after it was mentioned a few videos ago, and couldn’t get very far so I will be trying again with the new pelvis position!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! Tell us how you go trying out this technique on your next ride x

[@gypsyvannerfan]

I love seeing the actual positions of where your body should be in relation to the horse at a standstill. Seeing it in motion is harder to catch, especially when the body position change is minimal. Will definitely be using this in my training of my super green filly (we just got off the lead line and now working on steering while keeping impulsion. She is unsure of herself without the side walker by her side at all times, but we will get there! )

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed this! We can't wait to hear how it goes for you when you try this technique on your next ride x

[@carolinehisdal8849]

Thank you.for all details🤩 need to replay this to get it into my head😅

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YESSS!!

[@brendaoenema6889]

I loved your explenation. We, my horse and I just started to work on these excersises. This information helpes to perform them better. Thank you for sharing.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video x

[@brendaoenema6889]

@@YourRidingSuccess Hi, just a question. Is it possible for you to explain the aids to make a square in trot. This excercise is to learn the horse to take the shoulder when turning. I hope that you understand my question.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Brenda! So if its an exercise where its just a square with corners its important to only ride a square with the size corners that the horse can balance in and you just need to ride the corners the same as you would ride through the corners in the arena, and focus on keeping the horse on the train tracks and balanced x

[@lauraroux9768]

Another A-MA-ZING training session thank you ! the BANANA is EVERYTHING ! who knew a piece of fruit could change our riding lives so much ! i now have banana socks as my competition socks :)) Alicia's advice wants to make me rush out and ride and improve things ! a great take away in this video is the outside leg placement and level of pressure or actually lack of it. I presently cannot ride as the devastating floods in KZN South Africa have literally washed away the road to my horses' yard so these videos are a great inspiration

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Oh no! I hope everyone's safe from where you are? And so glad you are enjoying the videos. I hope this techniques work for you! Tell us about it! x

[@raulgc9454]

That's great, This video has clarified me some things that I was doing bad. Thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video x

[@katerinastephens6951]

This video is awesome 👌 👏 👍! You really brake everything down. I will watch it again and again and try it on my horse until I get it. My horse is young and it is super important that I properly use my body, apply correct weight and correct muscles to teach her. It is very hard without exact guidance. Your videos provide that guidance and explanation in details . I love it! Thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY!! Thanks so much for tuning in to this channel! LOVE that you're finding the videos super helpful for you x

[@jenniferpage1350]

Hi Alicia!! About two weeks ago I finally bought my own thoroughbred. Sooo excited to be able to go back and watch videos and keep up with the current ones to build on his training has well as mine. Thank you so much for all of your wisdom.!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Woohoo!! Sounds exciting!! Tell us how you go trying out the techniques you learned on your next ride x

[@natashaperry3300]

Fantastic episode, so helpful, took lots of notes lol will be watching again for sure to help it sink in :) Thank you!!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video x

[@marilynwhitney5476]

This was very helpful!! Thank you so much for posting it.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching x

[@carollinnan9506]

Such a great explanation of all those movements broken down step by step. I am a very visual person and now they all make more sense. Thanks again Alicia for another epic video!! You guys are the best 😊

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video x

[@lennyrat4ever447]

Great video! My biggest takeaway was the 80/20. I've tried thinking "feet on the ground" but I find that tough for me to do. The "moving your seat to create space" was pretty cool as well. Thank you for this video!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it!! So many takeaways - thank you so much for sharing!

[@lisapapa4196]

Leg yield, front legs on the train tracks, hind stepping out! Great video Alicia as always, something for everyone! Get off that leading leg in the canter, yes!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

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

[@caitlinpadgett-pararider5037]

As a rider who relies so heavily on her seat aids due to paresis in both legs, this has been SO SO helpful in knowing where to sit! #harlow

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching x

[@misteymagicroadto250]

Thank you so much for this. I rode today using some of this new knowledge of mine and I saw an absolutely MASSIVE improvement already. I am appreciating how much time, work and effort you put into these videos that are for everyone to see. I would love to be like you. All your horses seem so lucky to have you and they sure do have a life of luxury! Keep up your awesome work!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

WOW!! Super amazing!! Glad the technique worked for you!! We can't wait to hear more about your progress! x

[@misteymagicroadto250]

Thank you! When I first saw your channel I was like "Cool lets see what this is." and gradually over time I watched more and more of your videos and I was so pleased with the outcome of my riding. Whenever you upload I'm now like "OMG OMG OMG NEW VIDEO!" I am honestly not surprised that I have improved so much. You're just too good!

[@cassiecrew3759]

It’s like you read my mind! I have been trying to looking up all these higher dressage moves all week for an explanation of what they are. Your video is awesome and Wessel did so good 🙌🏼

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video x

[@jilldavis7204]

Loved the breakdown of these. Thank you

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching x

[@karenwarner9015]

Very very good.Loved this You make it so easy.Thankyou.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

You're welcome x

[@kristagable6295]

I really liked how you did this in halt- made it easier to see as you’re talking through. So subtle but huge difference. Appreciate the detailed explanation of shoulder-in, traver, renver, and counter counter. I haven’t started doing all these yet, only started shoulder in recently, but love the knowledge. Wessel did such a great job- such a good boy!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY!! So glad you are enjoying the videos so much x

[@nadiaschoner915]

It is an ongoing change for me to feel I am ‘riding correctly’ when I have the most weight in my stirrups. When I was starting out we were taught that you shouldn’t need your stirrups and that has impacted the way I have ridden.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Hi Nadia! Thanks so much for tuning in! In theory even without stirrups you can still apply the 80-20 rule as you aren't jamming your weight into the stirrups, like when you are standing it doesn't feel like you are pushing against the ground. It should feel more like instead you are "standing" on the ground so that the horse is removed you would land on your feet x

[@Horsepassion4life]

Best explanation I've ever received so far! Thank you. The visual examples help a lot! 🥕🥕🥕 for Wessel he was so patient. ♥️

[@YourRidingSuccess]

YAY!!!

[@lexieblackburn5999]

Thank you so much for this!! I’ve been struggling with my horse to make what I’m asking clearer for him and this helps 100%!! Also it was so interesting to hear the 80%/20% since everyone focuses so much on seat you forget where most your weight should be!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x

[@rebeccaphillips5180]

Thank you so much!! My biggest 🤯 moment was shoulder in vs pushing the quarters out. Thanks for breaking it down so much into little achievable chunks. Your videos always inspire me to try new things. Give Wes a carrot from me - he is a gem 💎 🥰

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you so much for sharing your biggest takeaway from this video! Yes - he 100% deserves a treat! x

[@laurastott940]

80/20% rule 💥💥💥💥I'll be trying this! It really does make sense but I don't think I've ever put it into practice if I'm honest 🤔 Can't thank you enough for all the information you have provided ❤

[@YourRidingSuccess]

I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x

[@thrust461]

Paused wes is the best cos nothing could put up with us all learning

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Thank you x

[@reneecamenzuli7271]

Thanks Alicia & Wessel for demonstrating this for us! Can't wait to get out and practise this. Especially counter canter we are struggling to the right, now I know where to sit I'll give this a go. 😀

[@YourRidingSuccess]

Woohoo! How exciting!! Tell us how you go x

[@kittisoos]

I was wondering how 'sit to the inside' worked, I understand it more and nice to know how the weight is even in both feet.

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad the video helped clarify for you1

[@jntutter]

Thank you for demonstrating this clearly. Your videos have helped me so much and I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to share your knowledge with us! I personally still struggle more with my upper body being upright and open. Working on core strength and posture both in and out of saddle but tips are always appreciated. And a special thank you to Wessell for his assistance and patience in making this video too! 💖

[@YourRidingSuccess]

So glad you enjoyed the video!! Have a watch of our pilates series for some tips on core strength and more on position! kzbin.info/aero/PLilNDMqFJS_D3J5JCNhAd7oC7-h1BZlQt

[@hugheskids2432]

Super helpful! My pony and I are TOTALLY going to work on this! I have been doing pelvis exercises ever since you did the pilates videos and I have gotten SO good! I love how you explain the seat. My pony bucks if she gets too excited so I will definitely add 80-20 to my warmup checkup! Thank you!

[@YourRidingSuccess]

LOVE it! Thank you so much for sharing what you learned from this video! Tell us how you go trying out this technique on your next ride x