Great lesson! Loving these videos, they are extremely helpful😁🙏🏼🐴 to me the best is how things get broken down into bite sized chunks, and the WHY behind it. I am applying these lessons to my riding and definitely seeing a difference! Thank you for making this content available for free on UA-cam, you are changing so many horse and rider’s lives!! 😍
Love this. One suggestion would be maybe a go pro view that is looking down at her seat and hands or a picture of it. Some kind of close up. Just my opinion. Thank you!
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Thankyou for showing this on Gee! Bring able to see the improvement really helps. A little diagram that flashes up showing the bend, tracks and flexion of each lateral movement could be really helpful. Absolutely love the breakdown of rider weight and position 🙏
Awesome that you broke it down into a couple of videos... it can easily get overwhelming and I love it when I can go try the first step and then follow along!
On Tuesday Alicia is going to answer many of the comments and questions live! But to help for now.. Shoulder fore, is simply that the shoulder is not inline with the hind leg. That there is SOME movement. BUT it is not a measured one. So even 1cm in is shoulder fore. Shoulder in in 30% in. So it is a quantifiable movement of the shoulder. Renvers is the inverse movement in relation to travers. The hindquarters remain on the track while the forehand is moved inward. To finish the renvers the forehand is aligned with the quarters on the track. Otherwise, the same principles and conditions that apply to the travers are applicable to the renvers. The horse is slightly bent around the inside leg of the athlete. The horse’s outside legs pass and cross in front of the inside legs. The horse is bent in the direction in which it is moving. Hope this helps! xxx Let us know if there are any more questions! x
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My horse does the head tilt. I got some great advice at the zoom lecture last night and tweaked his head position at the canter just a bit and it made a real difference! Looking forward to continuing the process. Great videos and advice. Thank you!
This channel is fantastic. I was playing around on my horse the other day doing a leg yield and thought about the banana and sat to the small side of the banana and he did the most beautiful leg yield. It was like I got out of his way and he could do it easier. Love the videos so much!!
Wow! You’re funny! Watching you exaggerate your position made me choke on my coffee I laughed so hard! Really cute! That clip needs to go into a short clip video just for the pure genius of it! You’re awesome!
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Thanks so much for this video riding Gee! Ur describing all the variations he presents is so valuable because I understand now what my mare is doing and why! The weight description has been priceless is helping my own riding . Thanks so very much! Plus ur enthusiasm is helpful too because I can get discouraged riding by myself most of the time!
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I love you Alicia! Your videos are really helping me sooo much with my riding! The way you explain things, i can really understand. My horse is thanking you too, im sure. I really look forward to watching your videos then trying it with Rio. Thankyou so much xx
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Very helpful , thanks so much for all the info also saying it doesn’t have to be perfect but trying and getting it right sometimes is good too! Love ur demo on Gee that shows how he keeps going even with deliberate bad riding to show how even then it’s worth it to try!! Thanks so much for sharing this with us!
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Excellent! My little former western pleasure horse is still learning to move through his back, and this will help. Since he is older, small sections and forward again will really help him.
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You’re explications are so clear and precise. I love It. Would you comment on the hand position? I’ve been taught to have a straight line from bit to elbow in rhythm. Thank you so much!
Hand position is such a hot topic! In the Dressage Institute program, we actually have a whole collection of videos which are purely based around your hand position, relationship between the hands and arms and reins :) We would love to gift you access to the Dressage Institute for 14 days (Alicia loves being philanthropic) - check your email as the team has sent you an email. What we would like to do is set up a zoom meeting with you to show you exactly where those videos are - how exciting! Alicia loves an action taker :)
I have to tell you about my breakthrough today with shoulder in! My horse is more stiff to the right(less muscling on right shoulder blade too), so it's very hard for me to get much bend to the right, he'd rather go left. It's also hard to sit in the banana of a right bend without folding in the hip too since I need so much leg on that side. BUT on my super rainy trial ride today (because I have no ring to work in), I was working on shoulder in and bending/softening when I remembered to move both hands together over to the right (grand prix hands¬ grand prix hands LOL)- OMG both his shoulders moved upward and over that very second, he stayed in a soft frame, i was able to stay straight yet in the banana and use minimal leg, he was forward and not at all against me! it felt amazing, and i only had to keep them there a few seconds. Only did it a couple of times for a very short time, but that was the easiest and most harmonic transformation we've had in a long time! Thank you Alicia!
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Awesome video thank you. I’m struggling a bit with my horse coming off the contact when I take my reins back after our free walk, he always wants to use my rein take back as an excuse to come above the bit and have a look around! We have quite a few contact related “discussions” during our training.
Hi Libby, this is a common question so I am going to ask Alicia to answer this for you as I think it will be helpful for a lot of people to hear. Tune into the Live Q and A ✨
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Love this! My mare is struggling and am not sure if it's me or her. We are western dressage and we just moved up to second level. Going to try an English saddle and see if it helps me with this maybe the western saddle itnt giving me the feel. We are getting to much bend in her neck, though it is straight.
Great question! Try to ask yourself why the horse is losing his forward, it could be due to the angle of the shoulder in being too difficult for the horse in that moment, or you might need to remind the horse to always stay in front of your leg, or the horse could be drifting in the movement making it too hard for the horse. Let me know if this helps!
Hi Rosanne, It is too the right. But on Tuesday Alicia is going to answer many of the comments and questions live! But to help for now.. Shoulder fore, is simply that the shoulder is not inline with the hind leg. That there is SOME movement. BUT it is not a measured one. So even 1cm in is shoulder fore. Shoulder in in 30% in. So it is a quantifiable movement of the shoulder. Renvers is the inverse movement in relation to travers. The hindquarters remain on the track while the forehand is moved inward. To finish the renvers the forehand is aligned with the quarters on the track. Otherwise, the same principles and conditions that apply to the travers are applicable to the renvers. The horse is slightly bent around the inside leg of the athlete. The horse’s outside legs pass and cross in front of the inside legs. The horse is bent in the direction in which it is moving. Hope this helps! xxx Let us know if there are any more questions! x
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Thank you. Can you do a video of shoulder in vs haunches in vs travers vs renvers? I try to image a C shape head to tail for one and a S shape for the others but not sure that’s a good way of thinking of it.
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When you say sit to the small part of the banana do you mean actual move your seat in the saddle so you slide to that side of the saddle, or stay sitting centrally but somehow weight that seat bone more/put more weight in the stirrup on that side? So often in dressage you get told to do something but not how exactly to do it!
Hi Lyn! Here is some more info on the Banana in detail ua-cam.com/video/ytNAX0sYupQ/v-deo.html But we are going to post a video ALLLLLL about the Banana next week. SO so many people are responding to this so we are going to do a whole section on it! xx
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Thanks so much Kerryn! Here is some more info on the Banana in detail ua-cam.com/video/ytNAX0sYupQ/v-deo.html But we are going to post a video ALLLLLL about the Banana next week. SO so many people are responding to this so we are going to do a whole section on it! xx
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AMAZING, now everyone could think of the movement not just do it like it's a trick. You rose a good question - what's wrong in a training scale when there are difficulties in the movement. Please explain the half pass the same way) because I have difficulties with the bend only in half pass (no in circles, shoulder-ins, pirouettes etc) and I'm puzzled with where I missed something that led to the issue. And yes, everybody could google how to DO the movement but nobody tells you how to "think" in it and make it better, 100 agree
Hi There! Alicia is going to do this answer for you live on Tuesday! xxx Stay tunned. If you want to send us your email address, we will make sure we send you the link so you dont miss it x
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great and perfect explanation for the shoulder in,please keep going.||| I have a big question:my boss insist about inside leg inside hand after the fence just for to be able to approch to next fence...what do you think about this?Miliard thanks
It is always had to comment without understanding what the coach is seeing etc. But if you do that aid you would be asking for a leg yield of sorts. So if that is the outcome he/she is looking for then that would be appropriate. It would increase suppleness and potentially get them off the forehand
Hi Victoria, yes that is right! So Shoulder In is 30% angle (or 3 tracks when you look from the front) and a Shoulder fore is just a smaller angle but not measured, so anything from slightly off wall up up to the angle of Shoulder In. Hope this helps x
Appreciate this video. But please explain what shoulder fore is and shoulder in. Also renvers if you are referring to it because these are new concepts for many of us. Hearing them all in the space of a few minutes is hectic.
Hi Michelle! Yes we will do some more videos on these topics.... AND on Tuesday Alicia is going to answer many of the comments and questions live! But to help for now.. Shoulder fore, is simply that the shoulder is not inline with the hind leg. That there is SOME movement. BUT it is not a measured one. So even 1cm in is shoulder fore. Shoulder in in 30% in. So it is a quantifiable movement of the shoulder. Renvers is the inverse movement in relation to travers. The hindquarters remain on the track while the forehand is moved inward. To finish the renvers the forehand is aligned with the quarters on the track. Otherwise, the same principles and conditions that apply to the travers are applicable to the renvers. The horse is slightly bent around the inside leg of the athlete. The horse’s outside legs pass and cross in front of the inside legs. The horse is bent in the direction in which it is moving. Hope this helps! xxx Let us know if there are any more questions! x
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Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us all. Question. I am an older rider in my 60's. When it comes to shifting your weight to one side of the banana, is it a pushing down in the stirrup, a tilt of the hip to the outside? I think I try too hard and overdo it as my boy either blocks against me or veers off too much? Help?
Thank you for your question, when thinking of sitting in the banana remember you need to remain upright in your upper body so it is not tipping or leaning. If you look closely at the footage of Alicia riding the shoulder in you will see her align her shoulders and hips with where she wants the horses spine to be. Hope this helps 💕
This is SO helpful! My horse always tilts the neck in- will give these exercises a try ! What level is this horse training at currently as a point of reference ? His canter is fantastic!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you! Yes his canter is amazing! He is training most of the inter 1 movements. But he has a fundamental suppleness issues. Day one and two he rides like a novice horse! It is a constant battle to ensure he says good in his basics
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I have a horse that rushes a lot in the trot. I’ve had coaches tell me to slow my rise and he will match me but either I’m not doing it correctly or he’s not listening. Do I need to use my hands/reins to bring him back too? Or only my rise? I don’t get it
Hi Carin, have you watched the Pilates series of videos on our channel? These videos will help you to control your position in the saddle which will help you to set your horses tempo. Alicia is also running a free Pilates class this Saturday, register here bit.ly/3CJAFSI 🤩
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Could you tell me your leg position is while you are doing the shoulder in. I understand about body position, just not sure on my legs. Great information though. Thanks so much. X
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Hi Caroline! Here is some more info on the Banana in detail ua-cam.com/video/ytNAX0sYupQ/v-deo.html But we are going to post a video ALLLLLL about the Banana next week. SO so many people are responding to this so we are going to do a whole section on it! xx
Hello! Alicia has actually just done a video to answer your questions directly. Keep an eye on instagram. But also email us and we will send you the footage. xx
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Hi Katy, do you mean he runs to the gate? If this is the case it means you need some help with controlling and steering your horse. Remember your reins control the horses shoulders!
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Thank you! Really lovely explanation. So I know a horse that is tilting it's head when asking for inside/outside bend. Would you say this is because of falling of the shoulders? Or how can we improve that? Thanks
This is all due to suppleness. It means he has a block in the suppling and connection over the back. So the answer is basic suppeling work. Also check his teeth! xx
@@YourRidingSuccessthank you! it's my friend's horse, but yes teeth have been done regularly 😊 so we should work on suppleness exercises.. Like shoulder in, bending also? 😊
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Hi Linda! Leg yield will always be the best movement for suppleness, think of how much you can vary the movement ie steepness, doing it on a circle line etc. Shoulder in is also good for suppleness and greatly improves the horses balance but overall leg yield should be your go to for suppleness x
Hi There! Alicia is going to do this answer for you live on Tuesday! xxx Stay tunned. If you want to send us your email address, we will make sure we send you the link so you dont miss it x
Hello! So go up the levels means, from the beginning all the way to Grand prix. Renvers is the inverse movement in relation to travers. The hindquarters remain on the track while the forehand is moved inward. To finish the renvers the forehand is aligned with the quarters on the track. Otherwise, the same principles and conditions that apply to the travers are applicable to the renvers. The horse is slightly bent around the inside leg of the athlete. The horse’s outside legs pass and cross in front of the inside legs. The horse is bent in the direction in which it is moving. Let us know if there are any more questions! x
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Great lesson! Loving these videos, they are extremely helpful😁🙏🏼🐴 to me the best is how things get broken down into bite sized chunks, and the WHY behind it. I am applying these lessons to my riding and definitely seeing a difference! Thank you for making this content available for free on UA-cam, you are changing so many horse and rider’s lives!! 😍
So glad you are finding all the videos helpful in your riding and our passion is to help more riders with education and inspiration x
Love this. One suggestion would be maybe a go pro view that is looking down at her seat and hands or a picture of it. Some kind of close up. Just my opinion. Thank you!
Great Idea! We have just had a new camera that does this posted to us! So watch this space! xx
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Thankyou for showing this on Gee! Bring able to see the improvement really helps. A little diagram that flashes up showing the bend, tracks and flexion of each lateral movement could be really helpful. Absolutely love the breakdown of rider weight and position 🙏
Awesome that you broke it down into a couple of videos... it can easily get overwhelming and I love it when I can go try the first step and then follow along!
Thanks for the tips! That is super super helpful! We will try to add this!
On Tuesday Alicia is going to answer many of the comments and questions live!
But to help for now..
Shoulder fore, is simply that the shoulder is not inline with the hind leg. That there is SOME movement. BUT it is not a measured one. So even 1cm in is shoulder fore. Shoulder in in 30% in. So it is a quantifiable movement of the shoulder.
Renvers is the inverse movement in relation to travers. The hindquarters remain on the track while the forehand is moved inward. To finish the renvers the forehand is aligned with the quarters on the track. Otherwise, the same principles and conditions that apply to the travers are applicable to the renvers. The horse is slightly bent around the inside leg of the athlete. The horse’s outside legs pass and cross in front of the inside legs. The horse is bent in the direction in which it is moving.
Hope this helps! xxx
Let us know if there are any more questions! x
@@YourRidingSuccess how does renvers differ from shoulder in in regards to bend and flexion 🤔
We have relied with a video... can you send us your email address and we will send it to you x
Love the way you explain things so clearly. I'm excited to ride my horse and try this exercise.
This makes it all worth it! THANK YOU!!! xxxx
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Every evening i study one of your clear crystal lessons to try this next day on my horse. Outstanding as usual. Bravo
Love reading this!! Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you ❤ Your energy is contagious. Your attitude inspiring. And your communication is AWESOME. Referencing your videos everytime I ride.
YAY!!! thank you! This really does make it all worth it! xx
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I can watch the ❤same video twice and always come away with more information to work on, love the videos!
Awesome! Thank you!
Thank you so much!! I'm beginning to understand the training scales relationship to everything I do on my horse.
Super!! Love that you're learning so much from this video x
Your explanations are so good and clear! Thank you🙏
Glad you like them!
Lovely way to teach...keep it up...and good luck 👍
Thanks a lot 😊
My horse does the head tilt. I got some great advice at the zoom lecture last night and tweaked his head position at the canter just a bit and it made a real difference! Looking forward to continuing the process. Great videos and advice. Thank you!
Wow!! This is amazing!! We can't wait to hear more about your progress!!
Your videos and instruction is gold.
yay!!
This channel is fantastic. I was playing around on my horse the other day doing a leg yield and thought about the banana and sat to the small side of the banana and he did the most beautiful leg yield. It was like I got out of his way and he could do it easier. Love the videos so much!!
Dianna! Its Alicia here.... this warms my heart!!!! Yay YOU!!! XXXX
Wow! You’re funny! Watching you exaggerate your position made me choke on my coffee I laughed so hard! Really cute! That clip needs to go into a short clip video just for the pure genius of it! You’re awesome!
Haha so glad you enjoyed it!!!
This work soooo well 🙏🙏🙏
Great to hear!
That was amazing thank you xxx please can we have a video on what to do with horse that constantly change the contact xxx amazing channels xx
Hi Sandra! Check out tomorrows video... We really think it will help! xx
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Great video ! thank you ! I would also enjoy a film on how to do a half-pass :)
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Thank you so much for this video!
You are just the best at showing and describing how and why we do things.. thank you. 😁
You are so welcome
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Thanks so much for this video riding Gee! Ur describing all the variations he presents is so valuable because I understand now what my mare is doing and why! The weight description has been priceless is helping my own riding . Thanks so very much! Plus ur enthusiasm is helpful too because I can get discouraged riding by myself most of the time!
You are welcome, Lucie! Thanks for your support! Loving it! xx
"I'm reeeeaaally trying to fall off" 😅🤣😂 love it! TX for the great video!
You are so welcome! Yes she is a bit crazy sometimes! lol
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I love you Alicia! Your videos are really helping me sooo much with my riding! The way you explain things, i can really understand. My horse is thanking you too, im sure. I really look forward to watching your videos then trying it with Rio. Thankyou so much xx
This is so nice to read! So glad it is helping with your riding 🤩
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Is the next video coming out soon? regarding the aids for shoulder in and how it would be ridden in a test? :) Thank you!
Yes! Stay tuned as the next video is on the list 💕
Very helpful , thanks so much for all the info also saying it doesn’t have to be perfect but trying and getting it right sometimes is good too! Love ur demo on Gee that shows how he keeps going even with deliberate bad riding to show how even then it’s worth it to try!! Thanks so much for sharing this with us!
So glad you enjoyed the video so much!
Great video! Thank you for showing us how to problem solve. It’s super helpful.
Glad it helped!
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This was great! Really helpful to see how to fix stuff like this! Thank you!!
So pleased you like it! Watch tomorrows... it also 30min. Really cool!
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Excellent! My little former western pleasure horse is still learning to move through his back, and this will help. Since he is older, small sections and forward again will really help him.
100%! let us know how you get on
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You’re explications are so clear and precise. I love It. Would you comment on the hand position? I’ve been taught to have a straight line from bit to elbow in rhythm. Thank you so much!
Hand position is such a hot topic! In the Dressage Institute program, we actually have a whole collection of videos which are purely based around your hand position, relationship between the hands and arms and reins :) We would love to gift you access to the Dressage Institute for 14 days (Alicia loves being philanthropic) - check your email as the team has sent you an email. What we would like to do is set up a zoom meeting with you to show you exactly where those videos are - how exciting! Alicia loves an action taker :)
Thanks so much for this video. Love what you’re doing.
Glad you enjoy it!
Awesome! Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it!
I have to tell you about my breakthrough today with shoulder in! My horse is more stiff to the right(less muscling on right shoulder blade too), so it's very hard for me to get much bend to the right, he'd rather go left. It's also hard to sit in the banana of a right bend without folding in the hip too since I need so much leg on that side. BUT on my super rainy trial ride today (because I have no ring to work in), I was working on shoulder in and bending/softening when I remembered to move both hands together over to the right (grand prix hands¬ grand prix hands LOL)- OMG both his shoulders moved upward and over that very second, he stayed in a soft frame, i was able to stay straight yet in the banana and use minimal leg, he was forward and not at all against me! it felt amazing, and i only had to keep them there a few seconds. Only did it a couple of times for a very short time, but that was the easiest and most harmonic transformation we've had in a long time! Thank you Alicia!
So great to hear! Thanks for sharing! x
Love this!
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Love these videos, thank you! 💕
Glad you are loving the content! ✨
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Thanks Alicia. You make me excited to go out and give this a go. Please keep these coming.
Hi Jane, ALicia here! That warms my heart! Thank you so so much xx
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Great! Question can you do something on the timing of your leg aids? I can't find anything.
Hi! Is your question about aids for shoulder in?
Thank you for your clear explanations and your enthusiasm!
Glad it was helpful!
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Awesome video thank you. I’m struggling a bit with my horse coming off the contact when I take my reins back after our free walk, he always wants to use my rein take back as an excuse to come above the bit and have a look around! We have quite a few contact related “discussions” during our training.
Hi Libby, this is a common question so I am going to ask Alicia to answer this for you as I think it will be helpful for a lot of people to hear. Tune into the Live Q and A ✨
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Love this! My mare is struggling and am not sure if it's me or her. We are western dressage and we just moved up to second level. Going to try an English saddle and see if it helps me with this maybe the western saddle itnt giving me the feel. We are getting to much bend in her neck, though it is straight.
You can do this. :)
Hi loved the video! What needs to be worked on when the horse loses his forward when in shoulder in?
Great question! Try to ask yourself why the horse is losing his forward, it could be due to the angle of the shoulder in being too difficult for the horse in that moment, or you might need to remind the horse to always stay in front of your leg, or the horse could be drifting in the movement making it too hard for the horse. Let me know if this helps!
Thank you for this! When you talk about he ‘inside of the banana’ can you specify if it’s to your right or to your left?
Hi Rosanne,
It is too the right.
But on Tuesday Alicia is going to answer many of the comments and questions live!
But to help for now..
Shoulder fore, is simply that the shoulder is not inline with the hind leg. That there is SOME movement. BUT it is not a measured one. So even 1cm in is shoulder fore. Shoulder in in 30% in. So it is a quantifiable movement of the shoulder.
Renvers is the inverse movement in relation to travers. The hindquarters remain on the track while the forehand is moved inward. To finish the renvers the forehand is aligned with the quarters on the track. Otherwise, the same principles and conditions that apply to the travers are applicable to the renvers. The horse is slightly bent around the inside leg of the athlete. The horse’s outside legs pass and cross in front of the inside legs. The horse is bent in the direction in which it is moving.
Hope this helps! xxx
Let us know if there are any more questions! x
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Really loved this xx
Thank you so much xx
Thank you. Can you do a video of shoulder in vs haunches in vs travers vs renvers? I try to image a C shape head to tail for one and a S shape for the others but not sure that’s a good way of thinking of it.
Stay tuned to our future UA-cam videos as we will be covering those other movements and the shapes!
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When you say sit to the small part of the banana do you mean actual move your seat in the saddle so you slide to that side of the saddle, or stay sitting centrally but somehow weight that seat bone more/put more weight in the stirrup on that side? So often in dressage you get told to do something but not how exactly to do it!
Hi Lyn!
Here is some more info on the Banana in detail ua-cam.com/video/ytNAX0sYupQ/v-deo.html
But we are going to post a video ALLLLLL about the Banana next week. SO so many people are responding to this so we are going to do a whole section on it!
xx
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Hi, I’ve missed the episode regarding the’banana’
Could you please look my know.
Enjoying everything you do xxx
Thanks so much Kerryn!
Here is some more info on the Banana in detail ua-cam.com/video/ytNAX0sYupQ/v-deo.html
But we are going to post a video ALLLLLL about the Banana next week. SO so many people are responding to this so we are going to do a whole section on it!
xx
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AMAZING, now everyone could think of the movement not just do it like it's a trick. You rose a good question - what's wrong in a training scale when there are difficulties in the movement. Please explain the half pass the same way) because I have difficulties with the bend only in half pass (no in circles, shoulder-ins, pirouettes etc) and I'm puzzled with where I missed something that led to the issue.
And yes, everybody could google how to DO the movement but nobody tells you how to "think" in it and make it better, 100 agree
Hi There! Alicia is going to do this answer for you live on Tuesday! xxx Stay tunned. If you want to send us your email address, we will make sure we send you the link so you dont miss it x
@@YourRidingSuccess I already subscribed so I hope that won't miss) Thank you for your support of just regular riders!
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great and perfect explanation for the shoulder in,please keep going.|||
I have a big question:my boss insist about inside leg inside hand after the fence just for to be able to approch to next fence...what do you think about this?Miliard thanks
It is always had to comment without understanding what the coach is seeing etc. But if you do that aid you would be asking for a leg yield of sorts. So if that is the outcome he/she is looking for then that would be appropriate. It would increase suppleness and potentially get them off the forehand
Great explanation! Is the difference between the shoulder fore and in, the degree of bend and angle ?
Hi Victoria, yes that is right! So Shoulder In is 30% angle (or 3 tracks when you look from the front) and a Shoulder fore is just a smaller angle but not measured, so anything from slightly off wall up up to the angle of Shoulder In. Hope this helps x
Thankyou ! I’m going to work on this today when I ride :)
Can't wait to see how it goes for you!! xx
Appreciate this video. But please explain what shoulder fore is and shoulder in. Also renvers if you are referring to it because these are new concepts for many of us. Hearing them all in the space of a few minutes is hectic.
Hi Michelle!
Yes we will do some more videos on these topics.... AND on Tuesday Alicia is going to answer many of the comments and questions live!
But to help for now..
Shoulder fore, is simply that the shoulder is not inline with the hind leg. That there is SOME movement. BUT it is not a measured one. So even 1cm in is shoulder fore. Shoulder in in 30% in. So it is a quantifiable movement of the shoulder.
Renvers is the inverse movement in relation to travers. The hindquarters remain on the track while the forehand is moved inward. To finish the renvers the forehand is aligned with the quarters on the track. Otherwise, the same principles and conditions that apply to the travers are applicable to the renvers. The horse is slightly bent around the inside leg of the athlete. The horse’s outside legs pass and cross in front of the inside legs. The horse is bent in the direction in which it is moving.
Hope this helps! xxx
Let us know if there are any more questions! x
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Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us all. Question. I am an older rider in my 60's. When it comes to shifting your weight to one side of the banana, is it a pushing down in the stirrup, a tilt of the hip to the outside? I think I try too hard and overdo it as my boy either blocks against me or veers off too much? Help?
Thank you for your question, when thinking of sitting in the banana remember you need to remain upright in your upper body so it is not tipping or leaning. If you look closely at the footage of Alicia riding the shoulder in you will see her align her shoulders and hips with where she wants the horses spine to be. Hope this helps 💕
Thank you 😊
So glad it helps! x
This is SO helpful! My horse always tilts the neck in- will give these exercises a try ! What level is this horse training at currently as a point of reference ? His canter is fantastic!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you! Yes his canter is amazing!
He is training most of the inter 1 movements. But he has a fundamental suppleness issues. Day one and two he rides like a novice horse! It is a constant battle to ensure he says good in his basics
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Can you do a video on how to wrap polo wraps? I have only applied boots before, and am interested in wraps.
Great suggestion!
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I have a horse that rushes a lot in the trot. I’ve had coaches tell me to slow my rise and he will match me but either I’m not doing it correctly or he’s not listening. Do I need to use my hands/reins to bring him back too? Or only my rise? I don’t get it
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Could you tell me your leg position is while you are doing the shoulder in. I understand about body position, just not sure on my legs. Great information though. Thanks so much. X
Hi Jane. The leg position is all passive. The leg only keeps the forward, the shoulder moving is all that needed.
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Hey I’m confused on your reference to the banana analogy you mention in other videos, could you direct me to the video where you talk about it??
Hi Caroline!
Here is some more info on the Banana in detail ua-cam.com/video/ytNAX0sYupQ/v-deo.html
But we are going to post a video ALLLLLL about the Banana next week. SO so many people are responding to this so we are going to do a whole section on it!
xx
Really helpful explanation! Question: what’s the difference between shoulder in and shoulder fore?
Hello! Alicia has actually just done a video to answer your questions directly. Keep an eye on instagram. But also email us and we will send you the footage. xx
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My horse called Toby comes in and he go’s to the gate what shall l do
Hi Katy, do you mean he runs to the gate? If this is the case it means you need some help with controlling and steering your horse. Remember your reins control the horses shoulders!
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Thank you! Really lovely explanation. So I know a horse that is tilting it's head when asking for inside/outside bend. Would you say this is because of falling of the shoulders? Or how can we improve that?
Thanks
This is all due to suppleness. It means he has a block in the suppling and connection over the back. So the answer is basic suppeling work.
Also check his teeth! xx
@@YourRidingSuccessthank you! it's my friend's horse, but yes teeth have been done regularly 😊 so we should work on suppleness exercises.. Like shoulder in, bending also? 😊
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When/why would you choose to use a shoulder in versus a leg yield to improve suppleness?
Hi Linda! Leg yield will always be the best movement for suppleness, think of how much you can vary the movement ie steepness, doing it on a circle line etc. Shoulder in is also good for suppleness and greatly improves the horses balance but overall leg yield should be your go to for suppleness x
Hello! I have a question. My horse tends to drop his outside shoulder around corners. Any tips to help him pick it up? Will shoulder in help?
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What do you do if your horse doesn't respond to sitting on the inside of the banana?
Great question, Ruth! We'll get back to you with an answer x
What do you mean ‘go up the levels’ and what is Ronver 😅
Hello! So go up the levels means, from the beginning all the way to Grand prix.
Renvers is the inverse movement in relation to travers. The hindquarters remain on the track while the forehand is moved inward. To finish the renvers the forehand is aligned with the quarters on the track. Otherwise, the same principles and conditions that apply to the travers are applicable to the renvers. The horse is slightly bent around the inside leg of the athlete. The horse’s outside legs pass and cross in front of the inside legs. The horse is bent in the direction in which it is moving.
Let us know if there are any more questions! x
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