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UPDATE: So, have I improved? (video, and many piccies!)

3K views 18 replies 9 participants last post by  ox-tuff_rider-xo 
#1 ·
This is me in the riding school (15th may). How do I look now?

Video (Rising trot, little sitting trot at end, well, trying to, lol)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi3jdwpzfBQ


My position at halt:


Walk:




Rising Trot:


(note: turning corner)

I know in most of the pics my stirrups are too short (except for at halt) but I've sorted that now. Constructive Criticism please!
 
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#5 ·
Gosh he's a woolly fellow. :D
How long have you been riding? You say novice, so I'm assuming just starting out, apologies if I'm wrong.
I know everyone is saying how you should sit, leg position etc, and they are correct, but hey, you're just starting out, so just relax and enjoy yourself. You can work on correct position etc, when you start to feel at home in the saddle.
You have a nice straight back, and you've mastered getting your heals down.
Take deep breaths and try loosening your shoulders, then when you feel ready give a little more with the reins, this way when you've learnt to relax, you should find the rest of your body position falls into place.
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#9 ·
Thanks! Meggymoo:D
Anything I can improve on?

@Kristy, It ain't my horse, lol, and no I haven't. I've never heard of it, but then again, I've only been riding for about four of five months now, so...What does it mean, out of interest?

Is there anything positional I can improve on? And any comments on the video?
 
#10 ·
Kristy, do you mean drive the horse further into the corners of the arena? Because it looks like I'm cutting a corner in one of the pics, but we have to follow the track...and I'm on the track in all of them.

P.S I'm not offended in any way, lol, I'm just keen to improve!
 
#14 ·
No, it literally means to bend a horse's entire body around a circle or turn. You will learn how to do this as you progress. You are doing very well. I'd like to see your toes turned in a bit, your arm brought back a bit while maintaining a bit of flexion in the arm. Thumbs pointed toward the sky, and head up! Good job.
 
#19 ·
You look great, just, instead of rising so high and straight up, try rising a little less and come a little more forward. I know that sounds like weird riding, but trust me once you try it it does look good and it works(helps keep your balance) I love your horse!you two look like a match made in aheaven!:D
 
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