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        05-07-2012, 07:14 PM
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    Weanling
    Right Hand Favorite?

    My trainer says I favorite my right hand while I ride, jumping and flat work. I can see what she means too. I will pull my pony to the rail with it along with while I jump my right hand will usually always be higher then my left. I also put on pressure on that side of the reins and my pony's head is usually facing the outside if we are tracking left. It's not really bad, but it does effect me still. If you need me to post a video just ask, but how do I stop this? And why would I be doing this? I have broken my left wrist before but I don't think that really has anything to do with it. Any ideas?
         
        05-08-2012, 09:51 AM
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    Yearling
    If your right handed, you may just be like me and tend to be more proactive on the right. Something I did to correct this was matching up my thumbs. Even though its not "correct" I would touch my thumbs together in my two point to keep them level, after its habit to have them level, its easy to keep them that way when your seated again. As for the pulling on the rail, be conscious of relaxing you wrist and keeping it turned in towards your saddle. It just takes constant self reminders. Think "heads up, hands level, heels down". It worked for me :) good luck
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        05-11-2012, 10:46 PM
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    Weanling
    Ok, thanks so much!
         

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