HOW TO GET YOUR HORSE ON THE BIT| One simple thing you can do to improve you contact!
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In today's episode Alicia is joined by a special guest Harlow to answer one of the most asked questions in dressage - how to get your horse on the bit. The answer may surprise you. From beginner to FEI rider, this one tip is guaranteed to help you get your horse on the bit!
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How to 'release' when your horse is heavy was really good one! Also keeping upper arms as part of your torso was something that I realized now! Thank You!
Thank you so much for sharing your takeaways from this video! x
Thanks it was very helpful!!! Could you do a video with how to keep your elbows in? That is is something I really struggle with and would be great if you could help xx
So glad you enjoyed the video! Great suggestion of a topic to cover in the future! x
You know you have to do a part 2 now where you teach Harlow while she rides Popcorn. 😀
But seriously, another great teaching. I love the upper arms almost being part of my torso. I do have to work on floppy lower arms. Thank you Alicia!
That's a super suggestion!! And we're so glad you enjoyed the video so much! I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x
@@YourRidingSuccess can't wait for colab Harlow and popcorn .xoxo Vivian
@@YourRidingSuccesshy did you teach Harlow to seesaw? Only asking because you are teaching a lot of people and they are abusive methods. Don’t take this as hate but you should stop because Harlow got a lot of hate for it I am feel really bad for her now she has stopped and got a new trainer
@@Star_Stable_Girl she didn't seesaw in this video, she was only telling her how to keep a stable contact, also it's the oppesite of what they were doing if you seesaw you take one rein and then the other and that's not a stable contact, the other part that she was wiggly with her hands was to show her that's where she can and has to stay soft. but I do see how people could misunderstand that and I do prefer when people talk more about the seat than the hands as children usually misunderstand what to do with the reins ...
As a new rider, these videos are so extremely helpful to me, I always struggle being a bit more tough in my hands as I am afraid I would hurt the horse, which causes the horses to test what they can do with me alot. But now after watching this video I know I need to have an even length in the reins on both sides while not bothering the horse by bugging them in the mouth, least I want is to hurt the horse thats so amazing teaching a new rider which I know can be extremely difficult and bothersome for the horse as we tend to bounce alot learning to follow the rythm of said horse. I personally am learning on a beautiful pachy tricolored mare called Snout and I absolutely adore her. I was terrified of going into canter however she is so comfortable yet quick in her canter that it feels so easy to control my balance and follow her rythm... My first lesson on her made me feel so confident, however she would test me alot in what she could do, walking towards my instructor while I was trying my best to move her back on the ride path. I have been getting better at it, however I could never get her to listen to me properly and right away as I didnt realize my reins were not straight and I was trying to use the reins to balance myself more, huge mistake as the balance really should be in the legs and body. Thank you for this video.
my next lesson (Friday) I am definately gonna ask my instructor if we can practise this more.
My biggest dream is to start eventing when I gain the confidence and experience, I never had the money to have riding lessons hence I started riding at the age of 24, so hopefully I get to follow my dream in the future.
-Thanks again and amazing video!
Super goals!! You got this!! Tell us how you go when you try out the tips you learned when you ride.
I definitely need to work on not letting my reins go loopy whenever I turn. I loved this video!!! Great job!!!
YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video x
I so loved loved loved this demonstrational secrets bc I needed it as I gap my reins as A. says “not to“
plus the floppy hands was extra extra HUGE by using your upper arm as your torso extension. My Exodus waits till I tire as he can so this is really fabulous‼️I will try to video but he threw a shoe so it may be next week as farrier is not fast to redo ……
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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
Its only taken 30yrs for someone to explain this to me in a way that i can understand! I have managed to get my horse on the bit today and its the best feeling ever. Thank you so so much 💗
WOW!! Super amazing!! Glad the technique worked for you!! x
Thank you so much for this video! I have been struggling with this for a long time now, and this video has helped me out so much! I’ve learnt to keep even pressure on both reigns in this video, and also that we only have one reign! I definitely did not know that! :)
Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video x
This is brilliant way of teaching! I wish I had similar riding teacher when I was younger... getting back to basics, that's what I have to do. And keep this lesson on my mind while I ride!
Love it!! Thanks, Minna! x
I have lornt so much thankyou so much I love your vidoes
YAY!! Our pleasure x
I learned that you can’t just tug really hard on the reins and be really stiff you have to loosen your body and give a small tug
LOVE it! Thank you so much for sharing what you learned from this video x
Thank you for this video as I am small it is hard to put my pony on the bit:) this was very helpful
So glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching x
Thanks for the giveaways Alicia.
I mostly learnt to perfect my canter and galloping. Thanks!
Woohoo!! Amazing!! x
Absolutely this is helpful, since I started thinking about my reins as one piece and that I had to keep my hand even I started turning with my outside rein more which really helped me and my horse, both getting on the bit but also staying on the train tracks. Super fun learning from you both!
Super!! Love that you're learning so much from this video x
This video, plus the earlier one with Mowgley, have been my “go to lessons” for me and my horse! They really demonstrate how keeping the hands even (GP hands) with a constant “rein length” encourage a horse to remain connected and “on the bit” due to a consistent contact. So simple yet so often unexplained to us Amateurs riding green or young horses. Now we’re really making progress! 😊👍🐴 Thank You Alicia & Harlow! 💕
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
Yet another fantastic break down of how to correct our common faults.
The upper arm/torso is 💡moment. Of course it makes so much sense, when you explain/show us. Thank you, it's a privilege having your "lessons" to help me ride better for my horse. ❤
It's our pleasure to help!!
My trainer has always said to hold the outside rein constantly to give the horse support but do you hold it constantly
Hi Kiara! You want to maintain an even and steady contact on both reins all the time x
Thank you x
this is going to help me so much i have wanting to do this but never understand it but now i understand everything it is all about keeping it equal and a stable contact thank you :)
Woohoo! How exciting!! Tell us how you go trying this out x
What an incredible video! are you Harlows trainer? if so she is incredibly lucky to have YOU teach her!!
Harlow is one of our DMA members! If you'd like the chance to learn from Alicia as well we still have 3 spots left for our giveaway where you can use Dressage Mastery for a month! You can grab one of the spots here..www.yourridingsuccess.com/Harlow
Great explanation again!!!!!! Understanding floppy forearm while keeping the upper arm steady. Will be giving it a go tomorrow for sure!!!
YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video! Tell us how you go trying out this technique x
I am guilty for giving with my arms which is why I've struggled to control my boy's shoulders as well as him staying consistent on the bit! Yet when I get it right the results are amazing, it's my consistency that is the problem and not my horse. Thankyou so much Alicia for making it so easy to understand 💥👍❤❤❤
Thanks for watching! I hope you're finding the video super helpful for you x
This video was amazing!
This is going to help me a lot!
I'm going to try it on my next lesson, I'm so excited!!!!
Thanks so much!!!💖💖💖💖
You're so welcome!
Wooooowwww!!! Alicia you should change the name of the channel in “discovery channel” 😂😂. Everyday you give me new tips to improve my riding!!
I was literaly attacched to the horse’s mouth and my arms,elbows and shoulders were blocked and finaly painful.
Thank you so so much!!!! 🙏😊
That would be an EPIC name! I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x
OMG so simply explained, why has this NEVER happened before?
A HUUUUUGE MWAH to you from Sunny Queensland xox
YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video x
Who won the giveaway
Hi Tazi! We did a post earlier in the week announcing our giveaway winners for April but we are still doing more giveaways for May and June! x
Wow. I really got a deeper understanding of the one-rein concept from this video! I had heard the analogy a couple times, but I never really got it. This demonstration of keeping the reins balanced and even really helped the light bulb light up! Can't wait to try it out during my ride tomorrow 🙌🏼
Thank you so much for sharing your biggest takeaways from this video! x
Wow! Such an amazing video! Love of simple you made everything so it was SUPER easy to understand! Me and my trainer have been working with a OTTB together and whenever I get on I really have to work hard to keep him on the bit, but as soon as my trainer gets on, he stays pretty consistent. I always feel like I am doing the right thing but somehow it just doesn't work like when my trainer rides. This is why I LOVE your videos, they are so helpful! My biggest takeaways from the video are 1. Keep the balance even, 2. how to keep contact even when steering, 3. don't allow your evenness to be influenced by the horse, 4. Just let go with a heave horse, and 5. Let your lover arm be floppy and upper arm is "part of torso" , don't let you elbows fall out. Thank you so much for the amazing video! I will have you know I keep a notebook full of all my takeaways from your videos and review them before I ride. That's how helpful your videos are to me! Thank you for sharing you knowledge with all of us!
Perfect! So glad you learned so much from the videos and that you're finding them super helpful for you!! We can't wait to hear more about your progress!!
Now I understand short reins and why ,all these years of being told short reins ,( BUT NOT WHY )now a light switch moment has happened ,my mare likes a light hand ,so I give to much rein ,then don’t like her heavy in one Rein ,so I pull back and give ; WRONG ,now I will give and take back ,can not wait for tomorrow ride ,thank you x
Thanks for watching! Tell us how you go trying out this technique x
hi @YourRidingSuccess. I have a small question in relation to my position. When i ride usually, I find it very hard to relax without fully collapsing. I can't seem to find the mid point between collapsing in the saddle, and being extremely stiff as compensation to keeping a straight position. Do you have any ideas on how i could fix this problem? thanks. Your videos are extremely helpful, and I appreciate them
Thanks so much for tuning in!! We are actually doing seat week next week which is all about getting the perfect seat in the saddle!! Alicia will even be doing a live training you can join by registering here - www.yourridingsuccess.com/seat-masterclass
I really enjoyed this .Thinking of keeping the forearms floppy and the upper stable and part of the torso was a great visualize. Also what great advice about keeping the contact even all the time . Thank you
YAY! Thank you, Shauleen! x
Thank you! Ugh! I think I AM tensing in the forearm instead of keeping my shoulders heavy. Super helpful!
I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x
Thx so much this has legit made me understand everything I appreciate so much ❤❤❤❤
You're welcome x
honestly had a meltdown today trying to get my pony on the bit, hoping this will help! thank you❤
You can do it!
💡make your upper arms part of your torso! Wow, that's another light bulb moment for me!! Trying it next ride 🥰 Thanks Alicia and Harlow x
Tell us how you go! How exciting! x
This is so timely for me! I’ve honestly thought about quitting my riding lessons b/c I feel like my trainer says the same thing every lesson…”you need to develop a steady contact, it comes from your seat not your hands”. This video has given me a clear understanding of what role my reins play into the quest for contact. Loved the demo of floppy hands and thinking about your elbows as part of your torso. You have inspired me to go to my next lesson. Thank you!💕🐴
You can do it! ❤
Tomorrow I am going to try to focus on keeping my upper arms part of my torso. Particularly helpful and keeping hands even, pressure even, but can move hands up, down, while keeping even, to try to play with result.
Go for it, Patrice! :)
What a good feeling when riding today...I'm still worning on this ad it's not 100% but I'm on the right way. Thanks for your so helpful videos👍👍
You got this!!!!
Oh wow, your having your upper arm as part of your torso while ALSO having loose hands and elbows is a bit of a revelation for me. I think that's why I'd avoided having my upper arms tight is because I'd made all of my arm tight, now I get it.
So glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching x
Great video,😊this was so helpful now my riding SHOUKD be better after watching lots of your videos
Woohoo! How exciting!! Tell us how you go trying this out x
THANK YOU SO MUCH .so helpful and can't wait for next video .xoxoxo Vivian
Woohoo! You're welcome x
Thank you so much for always leveling us up ❤️🤩🔥🙌🏻💥
Our pleasure! x
This was such a cute video 😍
My biggest 🤯💥 here was the upper arm being part of your torso. I think that's something that is so easy for me to not pay attention to. Im definitely going to start, though!
Super close second place 🤯💥 goes to the part where you showed us keeping the hands even, like a little levy system, with harlow holding the reins. Thank you thank you thank you. I have to try this.
#Harlow
OVE it!! So many takeaways - thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks so much for this lesson , my horse is 17.2 and has a long neck . I’m 5’4” and I’m always concerned about holding him too tight? Mel xx
Thanks so much for tuning in! For some riders you may have to keep your arms a bit straighter due to size x
Ohhh! more great info in the bonus clip! Keep your upper arms right next to your sides :-) Lightbulb!!
Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video x
Great job Harlow!! This video really helped me out! That demonstration with the rope made it much easier to see how to keep your hands and riens steady. And why it's important. Cause it's one of those things that's barely noticeable when it's done correctly 😅.
So glad you enjoyed the video and that you're finding it super helpful for you x
Omg. That’s the answer I was looking for! My mare was a harness race horse and is so used to hanging on the bit. It turns into a pulling match. I know it takes 2 to pull, but don’t know why it never occurred to let go. And using balanced hands when turning…mind blown 🤯
Super!! Love that you're learning so much from this video x
Hi Alicia and team, well I haven’t tried it out yet. I am not really sure of what I do till I ride next. However I do know that my forearms can get a little tight. I will also try to be more conscious of that. Pretty fun video. I have watched Harlow’s channel quite a bit. Vick from Oz.
Hi Vicki! So glad you enjoyed the video! Let us know how you go when you get to try it out!
So helpful. Great instruction. Thanks for sharing!
Glad it was helpful!
It seems that the more I learn from this program the simpler riding should be!! Lol. So - steady contact with both reins. This requires a lot of focus and one might get in that nasty habit of staring at your horse’s head. However i believe that this is a huge lesson in being sensitive to every subtle move of the horse’s mouth and being ever so attuned to it. Feel every lick, chew, bob, release of tension as best you can with your fingers/hands/arms, while of course maintaining proper posture and feel with your body.
Thanks, Mimi!! So glad you are learning so much from the videos here x
Thank you Alicia and Harlow - really enjoyed the demonstration - helped a lot to reinforce the learning for me. Loved the bit about floppy hands and leading on from that...could you advise me please - I carry a lot of tension in my shoulders from working at a computer for hours and hours and also have that protruding head position and I think I use my neck and shoulders to brace as well - what could I do to stop this? Many thanks in advance - Jayne x
Hi Jayne!! Thanks so much for tuning in! Doing some stretching and yoga/pilates type exercise is great for helping that tension in your shoulders that is common from working in a desk x
Alicia, when you were explaining about keeping our upper arms part of our torso, and it has been said many women are weaker in their triceps than their biceps. Couldn't someone train their triceps and biceps with light weights, as keeping our upper arms tight to the body when you do the actual lifting of the weight toward your body? This strengthens the muscles used to hold your muscles tighter and therefore the top of your arms become part of your torso, and allows your lower arms and wrists loose, allowing good control (and loosness) of the hands and fingers on the reins. Just and idea.
Hi Karen! Thanks for tuning in! You could of course do off the horse exercises as mentioned to help stengthen the muscles needed x
Really good explanation of where your elbows should be and keep your hands from clenching on a heavy pulling horse. I have short arms (I'm a short person) and have a tough time keeping my elbows at my side without letting my reins get too long.
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching x
Alicia, on a completely unrelated topic - I have donated & registered for the horse health seminar you hosted on Sunday but I was on a holiday then - just wanted to check this was maybe recorded or something? no worries if not I wanted to contribute anyways!
Hi Julie! Thank you so much!! We have recorded it and the replay will be sent out shortly :]
I really liked the idea shown about having the upper arm part of the body. I will be trying the effectiveness of it with my baby, she can be really strong. And if it can give me an edge with her I'll be sure to use it. As a funny, I should probably work on my core strengths too.
YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video! Tell us how you go trying this out x
Yup yup I’ve been doing jumper for 7+ years now I’m to dressage and it’s definitely tricky
You've got this!
Tonight I have another lesson and im really gonna focus on keeping my elbows beside my torso but soft in my forearms and keeping my hands level. I can get a horse on the bit but not for super long since I stop riding (afraid to touch it again) but also I think I might be wobbling or tensing up to much when the horse moves its head. Thanks Alicia and Harlow
Woohoo! Tell us how you go when you try out the tips you learned when you ride.
Great video - understand steering much better. Now I have a clear idea what I have to do. 🤗 Have to have my upper arm stat still! Will try at my next riding. 🤗
Tell us how you go! How exciting! x
Hi! I’ve been having trouble getting my horse to to trot with just one small squeeze. I don’t ride with spurs because my horse isn’t big enough for needing them, but is there a way I can get him to break into a trot from a walk when I need him too? I absolutely love your videos by the way!
Hi Sabrina! Thanks so much for tuning in! You ideally want the aid to be electric. If he isn't responding to you first ask to go into trot you might need to reinforce this aid with a stronger one x
Hi great video as always! I have a question and hoping you might see this and be able to help. I have a young horse that has just turned 5 that I started myself last year and am just bringing him back into work after the winter off. He is generally really good, always wants to try, he is a nice and responsive off my leg and gives me a nice forward feeling. I am having a problem at the moment on the left rein. I’m sure it could be partly me but I ride other horses and don’t get this. Basically on the left rein he wants to over bend to the left and swoosh his quarters outwards to the right. He then blocks himself and at times stops as finds it difficult to go forward. It doesn’t feel like falling out as such (well it might be, but he doesn’t fall in on the other rein. He feels great on the right rein). It’s almost like he is wanting to yield to the right when on that left rein rather than push forward. If you have any suggestions or exercises that may help I would appreciate it (p.s I am trying really hard not to pull on the left rein and to keep hold of my outside rein and to sit straight!)
Hi Matthew!! Thanks so much for tuning in and reaching out! alot of horses are one sided. Since he wants to overbend so much on the left, you can use counter bend to help help supple him x
This was super helpful for me. I can struggle to get my horse on the bit. I haven’t looked at needing to keep my upper arm solid and a part of my torso. I need to pay more attention to my arms and work on keeping my hands even. This was great. Thanks so much!!
Super!! Love that you're learning so much from this video x
Wow that was amazing! I never throught about what I said with a heavy horse. That is going to help soooo much!! How short do u recommend keeping our reins?
Thanks so much for reaching out! You want to have the reins short enough so there is no slack and you are able to have contact with the horse but that you aren't pulling x
Good explanation, its something I struggle to understand some days I just get it and other days it seems a million miles away. There seems to be very little information around about how "feel" should feel or exercises we can do off the horse. Please keep doing videos on this subject.
YAY!! Thanks so much for tuning in to this channel! LOVE that you're finding the videos super helpful for you x
Thank you for this video I found it very informative. The best part for me was the steadiness of the hands. I have constantly struggled for years to have my horse on the bit my daughter can do it no problem. I like it when I ride in the rain because my horse then goes on the bit and in an outline 😊 I know it’s because of the rain but I pretend. Now I can’t wait to have a try. Also the upper arms being part of the torso. I was always told not to put them against your side to ensure you can move your elbows back quickly if necessary. I haven’t really thought about the reigns as being 1 or 2 as I view them as one piece. Thank you again 🙏
Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video! Thanks for watching!!
This is fabulous, I always new to keep arms by your side, but know one ever explained the floppy part. Fabulous tutorial x
Thank you Sharon!!
That was great help. I am a senior citizen and ride a 6 year old OTTB. I should already know this but I didn’t! Thank yiu
So glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching x
Had to watch this back again as still struggling with contact... I think I need to try a more gradual turn with my hands as usually one is front of another when going around corners (if that makes sense)! 🤔
Hi Emma! Thanks for tuning in again! Yes- totally get what you mean! x
I have always been told to put my arms forward if the horse pulls, as in short reins long arms. Did try your way and found it alot better, keep up the good work.xxxx
Nice!!! Keep it up! x
Really useful info, I find trying this out off my horse really helps me to do it better when I’m on her. Keeping my upper arm as part of my torso is a good way of describing it but I struggle to keep my wrist and forearm floppy when there’s tension through the reins - do you have any tips on keeping it that way and not tensing up there?
I also really liked the keeping balance in your reins when you turn - so it stops them ‘falling out’ really handy to walk with someone and understand how it feels for the horse if you let your inside or outside rein go loose or out of balance. Thanks so much for helping with these simple things that help you to feel the difference 🌟
So glad you enjoyed the video Sarah!! A good way to make sure there isn't tension is how in the video Alicia shows her moving her fingers as if she is playing a piano x
This is awesome! Will definitely try to have floppier forearms next time I ride, lots to learn & practice from this video! Thanks 😊
Happy to help!
Love your energy! I can’t wait to try this! Keeping your hands together and your upper arms part of your torso- does this also help your horse flex at the poll?
Hi Sandy! By keeping a consistent contact with your hands, you will help your horse improve their connection x
Strong arms and torso with floppy forearms, keeping your hands consistent. - do the forearm flop and don’t get into a tug of war with a heavy horse - let him/her go!
LOVE it! Thank you so much for sharing what you learned from this video x
learnt to keep my arms like apart of my torso!! great explanations alicia!! love your videos!
Thank you so much, Kelsey!
Learned, that I watched a video of myself and my arms are all over the place and I should think about probably starting to correct it.
You should! Tell us how you go x
thank you so much this helped so much in my riding my coach calls me floppy arms so i have to work on that and thank you so much Alicia and Harlow for this video
I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x
Great video - thank you so much for the explanation, I can't wait to try this on my pony. My one questions is how much weight should I have in the reins?
Great question Sally! Thanks so much for tuning in!! Have a watch of this video as Alicia gives a really good visual of this - ua-cam.com/video/etDYUu5X9AA/v-deo.html
Thank you. Will have a go trying to keep even and using my torso as strength and elbow to mouth soft 🍌🤞🫶🏻
Woohoo! How exciting!! Tell us how you go x
When holding the outside rein should I be like an everlasting squeeze or a hold almost back but not exactly a pull?
Thanks so much for tuning in! You don't want to be pulling back on the reins. You want to have a steady and even contact on both reins at all times- have a watch of this video of Alicia off the horse for a good visual - ua-cam.com/video/etDYUu5X9AA/v-deo.html
How is Wessel?
He is feeling a little better now! Thanks so much for thinking about Wes! x
Just got ottb and he’s the exact same I’m trying this tomorrow and I’ll see what happens
Let us know how you go! x
great video to help understand the difficulties of getting a steady contact. i will surely try this out. thank you so much Alicia.
Woohoo! How exciting!! Tell us how you go x
Great clear visual for even contact and keeping the upper arms as part of my torso. Will try the ‘let go’ on a heavy horse. Thank you!
You're welcome! Go for it! :)
The upper part of my arms need to be part of my torso! Light bulb. I follow too much with my whole arms!
Super!! Love that you're learning so much from this video x
One rein, steady and even hands, I got to practice more, then my contact will be better, thank you for another great video😊🐴
YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video x
This is so timely because the judge commented on my flappy elbows at the show last weekend. This helps me to see how my elbows can be quiet while still being able to move with my horse.
Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video x
this really helps with my mare! she gets very uneven and strong so keeping my upper arm as part of my torso should really help! thanks so much!
So glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching x
I love Harlow ! Such a good video and some very obvious, but interesting and educational tips, especially with the leaning bit
YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video x
I learnt how to keep my elbows in and not let my pony take over so I have to keep my hands balanced so that he can’t do anything to control me #harlow 😊😄thanks so much this video helped loads.
LOVE it! Thank you so much for sharing what you learned from this video x
Simply put...always a pleasure to watch and learn from you! Thanks
YAY! Thanks for watching, so glad you enjoyed it x
Thankyou the video I learnt so much how to keep your elbows near your body from elbow to hand relax do not lose the rains when go into the circle because he lose balance to keep him on bit can't wait for next one.
Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video! Thanks for watching!!
Thanks for that video. It was just what I needed to help keep my horse on the bite so thank you it will come in handy. (I learnt how to keep my horse on the bite.)
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
Very useful. Even contact in both reins - I need to keep reminding myself that!
You got this!!!
Brilliant. Amazing way to teach. The video really helped my 8 year old to understand the work of fingers
You're very welcome!
Yet again another fab video especially the upper arm being part of your torso will be trying this later thank you and #Harlow x
Tell us how you go! How exciting! x
Brilliant!
Thanks x
super helpful to see this demo and way of explaining! 💡💡💡
LOVE that you're finding this video super helpful for you x
I learned by watching this video more about how to get connection with a heavy horse and really just trying to move around your fingers and give into the horse so the horse can give in to me.
LOVE it! Thank you so much for sharing what you learned from this video x
This have really help me because getting the horse on the bit is something I’ve really been struggling with. And I went on my horse and had my elbows stil and it worked! So thank you yourridingsuccess it really helped me!❤️
Glad it helped! You are amazing!
I like the way you use your upper arm as part of your torso. It keeps your back straighter and looks more balanced.
Thanks, Cory! x
Going to try this on my mare she rides like she’s a giraffe! I definitely haven’t had even contact & give up when things aren’t going right! So now at least I’ve videos to go back to ❤
Super! Tell us how you go! x
@@YourRidingSuccess went very well on walk! We were on a hack so tried it. Just watched Harlows video so definitely trying both tips tomorrow 💗
YAY!! Amazing!!
This is not your exact quote when you said when your horse is heavy if on person release it diffuses the situation something you can take and use in your everyday life great video
YAY! Thanks for watching, so glad you enjoyed it x