Yes, you’re right. Historically, 3 loop serpentines have been required in first level tests which are always done in the standard size (20m x 60m) arena. So, if you would like to do this exercise and have a smaller arena, I would suggest you just smooshing down the size of the serpentines and half circles. 😁
That’s a great idea for a video. Lunge lessons without stirrups while you hold on to the pommel with your fingers (don’t push your palms down) will help. Try to feel like your bottom half, from your hips to the bottoms of your feet, are very relaxed. Then try to feel like your upper half, from your hips to the top of your head, is one strong, straight, solid, poised piece. Don’t push with your seat/hips but allow your seat to gently follow the motion of the horse. Some times we appear to be too wiggly and floppy in the saddle because our horse is behind the leg and not on cruise control in the canter and so we are pushing too much with our seat to try to make the horse keep going. It’s important that your horse is in front of the leg so that you can sit very still. I hope this helps. I’ll make a video soon on this topic!
Deanna Corby thank you so much!😊 I can’t really access now lessons like that cause my trainer is not the best at what she is doing. It really did help thanks you 🙏
Thank you!
Brooklyn Jones - Thanks for watching! ❤️
Wonderful exercise!! Thank you!😍
Hi can you help me sending me a picture about to ride a 4 loop serpentine?thanks
The half 20m circle only works in a 20x60 which not everyone has.
Yes, you’re right. Historically, 3 loop serpentines have been required in first level tests which are always done in the standard size (20m x 60m) arena. So, if you would like to do this exercise and have a smaller arena, I would suggest you just smooshing down the size of the serpentines and half circles. 😁
Please!! I need tips on how to seat on the canter without really moving my upper body like a worm, SOS
That’s a great idea for a video. Lunge lessons without stirrups while you hold on to the pommel with your fingers (don’t push your palms down) will help. Try to feel like your bottom half, from your hips to the bottoms of your feet, are very relaxed. Then try to feel like your upper half, from your hips to the top of your head, is one strong, straight, solid, poised piece. Don’t push with your seat/hips but allow your seat to gently follow the motion of the horse. Some times we appear to be too wiggly and floppy in the saddle because our horse is behind the leg and not on cruise control in the canter and so we are pushing too much with our seat to try to make the horse keep going. It’s important that your horse is in front of the leg so that you can sit very still. I hope this helps. I’ll make a video soon on this topic!
Deanna Corby thank you so much!😊 I can’t really access now lessons like that cause my trainer is not the best at what she is doing. It really did help thanks you 🙏