REAL LIFE TRAINING | How to use position and mindset to stay safe in the saddle
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ค. 2022
- Do you struggle with mindset blocking you in your riding? Do you feel like you aren't secure in the saddle? If yes- watch this video!
In today's real life training, Alicia lends her FEI trained horse to one of our subscribers Abbey and shows you how communication, mindset, and correct position are essential for not only progressing in your riding- but to keep you safe in the saddle!
Tune in to see how knowing how to position yourself correctly and mindset will help you in your riding!
AND don't forget to register for our EPIC Masterclass at the end of Seat Week!!
Alicia will teach you:
1. How to stop bouncing in the sitting trot
2. The #1 exercise you can do at home to help feel safe and secure in the saddle
3. The 3 pillars you need to apply to every ride to fast track your perfect seat
Check the link below to register for this FREE seminar on Saturday July 23rd 8 PM UK time
www.yourridingsuccess.com/sea...
See you there! 💕
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Oh Abbey! I could feel how big that was for you. Thank you for sharing your experience so honestly and openly with us all. You are amazing and rode beautifully. Well done xx
Thank you so much!!
The 80/20 has been a LIFE SAVER!!! They have a ton of acres at my barn to trail ride on. Some hills and fields are heavenly to gallop up or through. Whenever I would give the aid, my pony would throw a little buck and my seat would bounce on her back, making her buck even more. I fell off about 3-4 months ago and hadn't cantered on trails, or even at all. I missed out on so many fun opportunities. I watched the 80/20 video and felt so secure in the walk and trot that I tried the canter. My pony threw her little buck, but all I did was stand up a bit more and it all happened underneath me. After that, we had a great canter. Now we can even gallop up the hill I fell off on with (almost) complete confidence! I am SO grateful for you guys! I don't have a trainer and am still learning, and so is my pony. Thank you so much! x 🥰 🥰 🥰
YAY!! Amazing how this technique helped you a lot in riding confidently! x
I had to pause this mid video, because I was crying listening to Abby talk about the canter transition and hearing that fear and shame in her voice. That is me. Abby, you are not alone at all. I 10000% do the same thing and feel the same things. I can’t wait to hit play again and see how this one ends, but my heart is right there with you through this. I can wait to see how Alicia breaks this down and for the seat seminar!
Thanks so much!
Abby, you didn’t let anyone down. You went above and beyond showing us 80/20 and the ‘pop’ canter aid in action. Well ridden, very inspirational. Alicia, I love the way you get to the *why* not only of the training scale and how to sit, but taking the time to learn why a rider is reacting in a certain way rather than yelling for not doing what they were told. Golden video!
Thanks for watching! Abbey is amazing isn't she?
Amazing job Abbey!! I could hear you were emotional talking to Alicia and it really resonated with me. Watching you and Alicia working together was awesome. I struggle to get into my canter myself but once I’m there it’s a great feeling. Love watching all of your lessons Alicia and looking forward to the live💛. Feel proud Abbey you did amazing!
YESSS! Thank you x
Abbey, amazing. The way you just let Alicia tell you what to do and the trust in her is fantastic but, yeeahh girl, you really knew that 80/20 seat and kept it when the bolting started and you rode it out amazingly. Super Abbey xx
Yesss!!! She did it!! x
Such an amazing achievement for Abbey! The feeling of having confidence and belief in one's ability to stay on is so important and really changes the fear into a badass feeling. Very great accomplishment! x
Thanks so much Josephine! :)
Amazing! Once again showing that often what is blocking you is just inside your head 🤯 I cannot wait to see her further journey 😍
Thanks for watching, Annika! So glad you enjoyed it! x
I didn’t realize my scale of fear when I heard you Abby. I was just as emotional as I felt you were. Great riding and encouragement from Alicia. Such a gift you both have given us all. Abby trusting us with her vulnerability is wonderful❤️
Dearest Abbey for the majority of your interview with Alicia you appeared really unsure of yourself and lacking in confidence but towards the end when you talked about your security in your seat and the 80/20 rule you just blossomed. If Alicia says you're talented then trust her and be more confident in your ability. You seem a very thoughtful and kind young lady, just remember to be kind to yourself. Looking forward to seeing more of you working with Alicia.🧡💛💚
She is amazing! Thank you! x
I love the honesty
Thanks, Susan! x
The 8020 rule has definitely been a game changer for me and for my students! I have to admit, so I kept hearing Abbey‘s voice, and I kept hearing a Texas accent that some other accent… I grew up in Texas, but still couldn’t figure out the other accent. Texas Australian, perhaps? So proud of Abbey for working so hard!
Thank you so much!!
Abbey
So glad you enjoyed Abbey's video so much!!
What a great class. Really starting to get the 80/20 rule in the saddle and through the Pilates classes. Thank you for FearLess and these outstanding classes. You and Tash ROCK!!!!
Woohoo!! AMAZING You! x
Love your videos so much. The best
Congrats Abbey! What a huge milestone you got through. To be honest, it never looked to me that you were going to lose control or fall off. You may think you felt that way, but it certainly wasn't that way. Then you had your break through! Thanks for sharing all of this with us :-) I went through a similar issue with my new horse and I also got through it with Alicia's words of wisdom and correct positioning of myself and him!
Super thanks, Dana! LOVE that the videos have helped you in your position.
JUST WHAT I NEEDED ❤️🙌🏻🤩🔥🔥🔥🔥
Love this!
So helpful and thanks to Abbey for sharing this with us.
Amazing isn't she?
How much did I relate to that !!!!! I have a stupid cancer block which I never had in my youth. Great video guys - thank you.
Thanks Stephanie! :)
Abbey! Well done! I know how you feel cos this kind of happened to me too on Gee. So much to learn from this and the 80/20 is my game changer for safety and has saved me SO MANY TIMES and given me confidence. Can’t wait to watch your journey xx
Yes! Thank you!
Abbey I agree with Alicia you are talented!!! The first thing I thought was what s beautiful seat and position you have😁then.... you are brave, you are honest and Thankyou for sharing part of yr equestrian journey with all of us. Thankyou Alicia once again love yr mindset and YRS😁❤️🦋❤️looking forward to this weekend!
Lovely! Abbey would be super thrilled to read this x
I adore this video so watched it 3 times over a few days. I am inspired by Abbey's beautiful seat.
x Linda.
YAY!! Thank you x
congrats Abbey, what an amazing experience! you got this - i absolutely love the 80-20 rule has saved me many times on my ottb
Super AMAZING!!!
Oh noooo 3am Friday morning for me in Australia...I will tho watch the replay.the seat is so important! Look forward to this 🤗🇦🇺💕🐴
Well done for taking back control that is amazing. I hope I can be this good as I of my fears is the horse bolting x
@Sharon Butler Yes - you can catch the replay if you register for the masterclass!
@Sarah Bennett You've got this! Hopefully, we can see you at our big masterclass as well! If you still need to grab your spot, you can register here - www.yourridingsuccess.com/seat-masterclass
Wow 🤯 that was extraordinary Abbey and Alisha! inspiring in every way. I will keep up my pilates exercises...promise 💚
You got this!
It's so lovely to see you back Tash I'm.a huge fan & kudos to Alicia too 😁
Yay! Thank you!
Great job Abbey! I feel, I have felt, and struggled with the same thing about the canter. It's so, so hard to overcome! I recently rode my horse the first time cantering after time off for an illness. He threw out the tiniest, I don't even think it counts as a buck but it felt huge to me and he was generally super excited (for a 22 year old) when I asked for canter, and I just kinda slipped into a light seat and was standing on the ground better than I had at any other time and I just was laughing. It was fine, everything was fine, he came back as soon as I asked.
You are super amazing!! Thanks so much for sharing this with us x
Way to go Abbey! 👏
Thanks Michelle! :)
Go Abby! You can definitely see the confidence growing in riders participating in the study groups as they adopt the parts of the program. It's a plucky group!
100%!!!!
Abbey you are amazing!
Indeed! x
So inspiring!
Thank you x
What a wonderful lovely lady! Thank you for sharing... I will go watch the vid on 80/20!! Sounds like just what I need x
YAY!! Love it x
Poor Abbs still looks shook! So glad it didn't end badly! Can't wait to see the journey!
Yes, she did well x
Oh my goodness am I grateful for this video.. I’m only a minute in but this is my problem. I’ve ridden since I was little off an on, fast forward to me working on an event yard and we were extremely lucky to be able to warm the horses in before the boss sat on .. I’m on his recent retired badminton horse .. alls fine.. the boss is in the arena but on another horse .. walk, trot transitions fine, in an outline and then I ask for canter and the horse just runs on 🤦🏽♀️ so mortified I bring him back to me and try again… still don’t get it.. my boss at this point has noticed and tries to help.. at this point I feel like I’m throwing everything at the trot , my legs are flapping.. my upper body collapsed and the boss says leave it there and he gets on. Fast forward 10 yrs later and I still think about each canter transition with absolute fear and position goes to pot. I can’t get out of my head that I’m useless at canter transitions in the arena 🤦🏽♀️🤷🏻♀️ thank you sooo much for this.
You will get there and be able to do it! You are very much welcome. x
Great job Abbey! I am still trying to figure the 80/20 our but working on it. I know a secure seat is something I worry about a lot
You can do this, too! x
Excellent!
Many thanks!
I can vouch for the 80/20 rule and the Pilates. Watched the Pilates videos last night and rode my horse today and the difference it made to my horse was incredible. However I know that my Lower abs and back are still weak as I had to continually concentrate on making sure my pelvis was in the right position. Going to do some Pilates everyday now hopefully it will get easier!
Super!! You can do this! x
Breathing is essential in fear and anxiety. Breathe.
Go Abby!
Woohoo!
AMAZING
Thank you x
I am so glad I am not the only one who falls apart at the sound of the ‘c’ word. I have told my coach this and he does help me. I try and tell myself now that I am going to dance instead of canter 🤭
You've got this, Nadia! x
Hi Alicia, just watched your amazing seat masterclass. What do you do with the 80 20 rule when you ride in class without stirrups? You and Tash are amazing, thanks for all you do!
Hi Sarah! You can still use th 80/20 rule as you are putting the weight through your feet/legs xx
YES!!! Because I get so confused. I know it’s 80/20 in the stirrups but then how do you do that and connect your seat bones…..I am so confused. I would love for you guys to explain that to me.
Thanks so much for tuning in!! Definitely come along to the masterclass to learn more but you still have weight in your seat with the 80/20 rule, you just aren't dumping your weight into the saddle like you would when you sit on a chair and fully relax xx
This was amazing. Also so happy I did the VIP!! Definitely worth it…so much information in such a shaker time. I wanted to ask a few questions.
1) The 80/20 rule, do you do that in walk as well)
2) I bounce in trot (hopefully I won’t after putting everything you have taught into practice) but when he asks me to remove my stirrups…which is often…not only do I bounce, I am also not staying in the middle of the saddle. How can I make that better? How do I stop bouncing without stirrups?
3)When I do trot canter transition how do I do the scoop forward and connect my seat bones if there isn’t much weight going onto my seat bones?
4) do I stay in 80/20 my entire lesson? (Definitely need to build up my stamina if I do 🤣🤣)
I know it’s a lot of questions (sorry). But I just want you guys to know the masterclass was AMAZING as always!!! I love the information giving and so how loud of all the lucky members signed up to your membership!!! It’s so worth it for anyone that has the money and is sitting on the fence wondering….SIGN UP!! You will only regret not doing it sooner!!! So much information!! I wish I had a sponsor to pay for it for me….amazing guys!!! Love love love.
@YourRidingSuccess
@YourRidingSuccess I would love to know the answers. ☺️
Thanks so much for tuning in Bee! You want to always apply the 80/20 rule- even in walk. Regarding canter transitions, your seat bones will be touching the saddle anyway using the 80/20 rule! Remember you still have 20% of your weight through your seat and upper thighs. The bouncing is a symptom- you have to look for the cause- often it is due to gripping. Have a watch of this video Alicia has done on not bouncing in the sitting trot- th-cam.com/video/JldO2EYd5oc/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much. I will watch that video again. 😊
Can you post a link to the 80/20 rule video? I must have missed it. Abbi did so well, she could be me with her fear/paranoia of canter transitions. Like her I'm happy once I'm cantering but the transition is a huge mental block.
Hi Lyn! Thank you so much for tuning in! So glad you found it relatable! Here is the first video Alicia did on it- th-cam.com/video/qL8swhRKY5s/w-d-xo.html
Well done Abbey you look beautiful on Gee
YESS!! Super! x
Amazing riding Abs! So proud to see such a wonderful DMA member really riding like a bloody legend! The difference in such a short time is so inspiring. Alicia, Megan and the team, you are changing rides and lives! More please!!!
YAY!! Watch this space x
She is soooooo like me haha., I am so not preparing for the canter, but my head is not there. Scared of my horse losing balance and start speeding and running like he did once by surprise and I felt. My trainer is good and pushing me but I think the root of the problem is I can't stop him from my seat so I keep being anxious.
Thank you so much for tuning in and sharing Marie! ❤️
What is your top secrete for getting a horse to accept the contact?
Following the training scale!
Can someone link me to the 80/20 explanation video, please? And whilst I’m thinking about it also the explanation of “flap like a duck”. Thanks in advance xx
Hi Catherine! Here is a link to video about 80/20 rule - th-cam.com/video/qL8swhRKY5s/w-d-xo.html
💕💕 Question: how would love to know how to not have my horse's head be like a giraffe after the warm up. 💕💕
What I mean by that Is after we have a nice warm up his head is down and subtle. When we walk after the warm up his head goes straight up like a giraffe and it's like he wants to pick a fight. And it seems to have happening more and more frequently.
from the seat mastery zoom class love you guys!!!!
Thanks so much for tuning in and sharing your question! Remember- contact results from rhythm and having enough suppleness so you need to look at what is missing x
@@YourRidingSuccess thank you 😊
Hi Alicia/Tash, thanks once again for the fantastic webinar. I have one problem and no idea how to fix it. Basically, I stop breathing when I canter🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️ would you have any suggestions how I could improve this? Thanks🌸
Hi Alex! Thanks so much for tuning in!! You definitely don't want to not be breathing during canter!! Do you find that you are nervous or anxious about cantering? x
@@YourRidingSuccess I am slightly nervous but not too bad. More at the start when canter kicks in. It’s as if I was to get unbalanced when breathing while cantering🤦♀️🤦♀️.I will be sharing a Connemara pony from this coming Friday so I will be able to finally do more work. But I wonder if there’s anything I could do to rewire my brain. I am back in the saddle after 20 years and I would love to get things right. My limbs were completely incompatible but I am getting there🤣
This is great you are working on your 80/20 and yes it may feel different from what you are used to and you may be needing to do some more work “out of the saddle” to ensure your body can make the position and support you. Try watching the Pilates videos on TH-cam and use Alicia’s exercise from the seminar of standing evenly in front of a chair then lowering yourself with your position like it would be in the saddle towards the chair then only touch onto the chair before coming back up - this can help you practise and also get stronger.
@@YourRidingSuccess thanks very much! I have already started
and have to say last Sunday it all felt right for the first time 😀😀
YAY!!!! You are AMAZING!!
Hi, just watched the seat seminar and wanted to ask a question, i have a slight curvature of the spine and struggle to get equal weight in my stirrups doing the 80/20 method. is there anything i can do to correct this, please? thank you x
Hi Joanne! Thanks so much for reaching out! Practicing off the horse is a great way to help you improve getting the feeling of equal weight and ensuring you are straight as well! Trying practicing infront of a mirror or against a wall to help x
@@YourRidingSuccess thank you will give it a go! 😀
I think i missed something…what is the 80/20?
Hi Tia! You can check out these videos to know more about the 80/20:
th-cam.com/video/JldO2EYd5oc/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/NT4RGGZ8KKE/w-d-xo.html
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I was trying to read comments and listen simultaneously during the Masterclass and I'm still not sure on the 80/20 rule. It means 80% of your weight is in the thighs and stirrups? Is that right?
And well-ridden, Abby!
Thanks so much for tuning in! You want 80% of your weight to be through your legs and feet. The remaining 20% should be distributed through your seat and upper thighs. Hope that helps!
@@YourRidingSuccess thank you so much.
Rode a new horse today after a whole year off, and for the first time ever I heard "good job" instead of "put your heels down."
LOVE it!!!! You are amazing x
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Hello Viv! x