Thinking of your feet being on the ground, really helped me too. Means if my horse does something I can actually just stand up - instead of being thrown around. It is quite revolutionary for my confidence, balance and strength.
Love that you say we NEED to discuss and understand what we're doing. Sometimes teachers get a little exasperated with all the questions I have while I'm riding, but as an older adult I have to understand why I'm doing what I'm doing. Only when it makes sense can I internalize and do it on my own.
Your ability to explain doesn’t really feel like explaining, it truly seems like a brainstorming or discussion. The comment about how we all ride with our own style was like a lightbulb moment along with a weight being lifted. Thank you for that.
it's just amaxing how long you can be riding and taking lessons and never be told anything even close to this information! thank you so much Alicia for giving us your knowledge. so so helpful!
That’s the best description I’ve ever heard! I can’t explain it to people, not good with words, but I was lucky to have a natural seat. So I get frustrated trying to explain it to others. I have trouble understanding how some people have such trouble with seat.☺️. I think they overthink it.
Yep, head is exploding. Even just realizing the smallest change in my seat can help with a canter transition. Which makes me think back to my ride today: was it because I had a better aid? Was I quieter and more balanced in my seat? Did I give enough in my reins? There’s is so much to think about when you’re riding!!! Even though we’re supposed to keep it uncomplicated and not overthink it 🤣
Everywhere I go and want to know the how and why of anything I may not know, I am a "why, why, why person." My mother used to say, "you always ask why, why, why, you should become a lawyer." What is sad is that so many proffesionals (doctors, professors, trainers, etc.) become annoyed/angry when you ask too many questions. Like math, I was horrible with it and I would ask questions all the time. Other students and often the professor would get annoyed and say let's get on with it. My response was "if I can't get past the block causing me not to understand, I won't be able to understand. Every one of us have our own process for learning and if a person is not willing to work with you in helping you understand, like you do Alicia and Tash, you walk away feeling like you have blundered. So you fail the test. Not right or fair to the learner. I love that you and Tash take the time to explain the methodology and the physics of each move you make in say "shoulder in." Thank you both that you take the time for your riders!
You are very much welcome, Karen! Thanks for sharing your riding experience with us! We are so sorry to hear you have encountered this before. I hope you enjoy all our upcoming videos! x
One thing this video made me aware of is how much I learn from these live webinars. Other people's questions help and watching you on the ground really helps too. Just the depth of the conversations for the responses to some of the questions really helps. I will definitely have to rewatch this a few times. The info about repositioning the body, not necessarily "putting your weight to the inside". Watching you move over but staying upright and straight forward but jus to the inside a little was a good reminder for how to move my seat correctly. It's easy to forget that it's not " put more weight into one foot " to achieve that. Thanks so much for this ❤️🙂
Such a great session!! Biggest takeaway for me is the leg yield. What an easy explanation! Ride the diagonal, sit to inside, shoulder in if you want more parallel. So simple! Thank you!
I would also add that a big takeaway is the importance of knowledge off the horse. The thought that you would put someone on a horse twice per week and talk/teach them the other three days to get them to a higher level is amazing. Learning exactly what to do is more important than just doing!💡
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Plethora of important points and I’ll need to re-watch segments. Circles have been my nemesis so your explanation about staying centered in a turn was my biggest takeaway. Thank you for all you do for us 💖
I love the 80/20 rule - it has helped so much with my seat. I’ve also found that I grip less with my legs, which means my sometimes unresponsive horse is much sharper. So good!!
Brilliant! Just brilliant Alicia! 👏👏 Your golden nuggets of knowledge have transformed our rides 😁🐴 👍 - for which my mare is eternally grateful to you for! Now, she remains balanced in the corners & on the circle by me controlling her shoulder and shifting my weight slightly to the inside (of the banana). She also can strike off in the canter, on the correct lead, by us keeping our “train tracks” and timing the aid with the outside hind. Thank you! 🙏🏻 Thank you! 😊
I love the explanation of the pelvis and hip movements for each pace! Wow!! 🤯NEVER has been described to me like this and I have been riding dressage for over 30 years (scary)- some of the time with an instructor in training. Now I see that this really could be the reason for the explosive canter transitions I was getting! 🤯 I was probably pushing him faster (unknowingly) with my seat and legs. Hmmm... 🤔 He is very sensitive to the seat, I've learned, so I'll need to work on being effective with my seat, instead of just sitting there still. I also like how the corrections are not kicking them over to where you wanted to be, it's correcting the whole movement by keeping their shoulders in line. The "demystification" of dressage continues. EPIC! Thank you so much, as always! Wonderful & invaluable information. I just can't believe this is the first time I've heard ANY of this information after all these years of riding.
Bottom crack in the middle of the saddle/horses backbone, love it!! 😂😂🤣😉 Sit the smallest part of the rib cage and sit even further over if shoulder falls in - must remember to try that along with propping the inside rein 😍 So I am guessing that if they are falling in that you would be sitting slightly further over than the middle of the horses backbone? :)
So many amazing gems in this and I’ve got to the 35 min mark!! I will be rewatching this over and over to i can help all this info in my head. I love the way you explain things, it makes it so very simple so then i all i have to focus on is getting my body to do the movement and trust that my horse will respond in the way i want if i get my body right.
It was quite a happy accident that I found this video after trying to find some help regarding a troublesome leg yield right. You are the real riding superstar, Alicia! Going right heading down the quarterline, it feels like I've been riding 2 guys in a horse suit (oooer). I couldn't keep the front and back of my mare together. Today I tried the sitting to the left of her backbone and we were straight as an arrow all the way down. And by asking her right shoulder to go left while leg yielding right (thank you, Tash!), that issue was fixed as well. Thank you so much!
You are the best! For all of us, beginner to professional! We thank you for sharing your expertise in all areas so freely! Again you are the best. Thank you.
Super informative. I'll be replaying this one many times! My biggest takeaway was controlling the tempo of the trot. Simple common sense solutions. Thank you!
Sorry I am a bit late to this video! I will admit I was a little hesitant to start this video because I have never done Pilates or anything like that. I wish I would have clicked on it sooner! I didn't realize how much this would help! I just went for a ride and tried all the things I took away from the video and I must say, it was a really good ride! I knew your seat affects your riding but when I rode today I just realized that the little change in my seat made ALL the difference in how my horse went around. I have a little journal that I write all my takeaways from YRS videos and this video took up a solid couple of pages so I will do everyone a favor here and just say I have had too many takeaways from the video to write down instead of making comment super long. I will say, I haven't even watched YRS videos until about 3 months ago but I wish I had! My riding has improved so much since I have started watching you videos! I am super speedy to watch any video that comes out and am catching up on old ones! Love you channel lots! Thank you for all you do for us!
WOW!! Super amazing!! LOVE that you're finding the videos super helpful for you and that the techniques are working really well!! We can't wait to hear more about your progress! x
I had been putting lots of this into practice after watching your other videos but still among all the questions and answers I found many helpful extra insights to it all. My horse no longer trails his quarters in his leg yields and all the corners are better. I really enjoy these question and answer sessions and gain so much from them, Thanks a million Alicia.
Awesome! Loved the lateral work. I tend to get stiff and I believe its because I'm working too hard to shape and mold but the idea of understanding the physiology of the horse and how we can affect it with our seat bone in relation to theirs - can't wait to try. I'm also thinking of fun ways to introduce this concept to my kids. Thank you! I'm just beginning your channel. thanks for the time and effort it took!!
I remember watching this live awhile back and I'm still learning so much watching it back again! The banana analogy has completely changed my riding. Defo need to use the two point seat more if she doesn't listen to my leg and also to help reset my balance to standing on the ground. I have changed my walk to moving on opposing diagonals rather than thrusting so will need to tweak this abit ;) Definitely getting there through your words of wisdom. If I won the £500 I would spend it all on your DMA membership as I really wish I could afford sessions with you Alicia :)
Love Love Love this information. It makes so much sense. My horse constantly falls in on the right circle and I feel like I'm in a constant battle. "Push with your inside leg" "Push with your seat". I have said more than once that she just feels unbalanced and seems worse the harder I work at it. I KNOW she won't let herself fall and I can already picture the reaction. Now, the hard part is going to be for me to keep my position and let her figure it out. Can't wait to try some of your advice today. 💣💥💣💥
This is just so inspirational so wish id had this info years ago. This should be mandatory teaching allowing horse and rider to have the best possible experience . Wow wow wow 👏👍👏👍
Thank you - i watched the live session up to point it was members only so looking forward to breaking this down and understanding a bit more. Bit of bedtime learning 👍
So many gold nuggets again! 😀 I love how you showed how little the pelvis actually moves in the canter. Now I can try to visualize that while I ride. Try to let my horse carry me forward instead of pumping so much.
I do find myself doing the back/forward thrust to encourage a bigger walk so I will try the outside back/ inside forward thing. I also want to say the 80/20 idea is helpful. I keep my position way better when focusing on it and can tell I lose me position when I sit more to use my feet. Now to master using my feet without dropping my weight to the saddle.
your videos help me so much! I have been riding all my life but have never been lucky enough to own my own and compete so just get paid to train/exercise others. I have been given the oppotunity to compete one of my bosses horse's (only at unaffiliated preliminary, but we've all got to start somewhere eh!) and your videos have helped build my confidence and help my preperation at home. So THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and passion for riding! I can't tell you how much these videos have helped my confidence, and it has been transformative for my little mare as well. God bless you and the good work you are doing!!
OMG I wish I could have you as a trainer I have a horse that falls in all the time in trot and canter and I moved my Weight in so that was the right thought but I didn’t put my seat to the inside but my upper body so that’s why it didn’t get better. When I started in 2 point she all in the sudden was better and not falling in as much so now I know! Thank you so much !!!
I like to watch your videos before my rides to cement theory in my brain. I will definitely watch this again before my next ride. I know the banana analogy has helped me tons with my circles. I have lovely bend where I didn’t before. Turns out I was the one causing his shoulder to bulge out. Sigh. But now at least know and how to correct it!
Thanks so much again ! This is terrific information. There was so much to take away. Being centred over the horses spine. Sliding my seat across when needed to the inside of the banana. ! I will need to go back again and again and take it all in.
Such a nice masterclass once again! And SUCH GREAT learnings! Thank you so much. At the moment I struggle a lot with my horse tripping in the walk. So a big takeaway for me was the square rythm inthe walk. I will definitely try to move in a square with my seat. - Never thought of that, but makes so much sense. Also, I will try to do the smaller, quicker motion in canter when trying to collect it as I struggle with this as well. Thank you so much!
OMG ALICIA I was a ‘thruster’ in the walk!!!!!! And also a “leaner ‘ whemy horse fell in. I’m only halfway thru this session with you atm but had to comment already so many lightbulb moments THANKYOU ❤️🦋
Great explanation of sticky canter transitions! I always struggle with our right canter lead but never our left and I’m sure it’s because I am stiffer this way and my hips are wonky to the left so my weight is always carried more on my left! :/ x
I tried many different confidence classes and am sad I found you so late in the game. I have the same issue with a confidence problem. How do you plant your feet so you feel more confident? I love watching your youtube videos and especially how happy and your encouragement and enthusiasm.
Hi Karin! Thank you so much for tuning in! So glad you are enjoying the videos! Have a watch of this video where Alicia goes through a visual of this off the horse :] th-cam.com/video/qL8swhRKY5s/w-d-xo.html
Fabulous! Enlightening! Mind blowing! Wow! I have some big things to change! Do you have a video on the seat, specifically the 80% Weight in stirrups? This concept is new to me.
Hi Sandy! Thanks so much for tuning in!! Check out this video as it shows Alicia going through position off the horse, but in a saddle - th-cam.com/video/qL8swhRKY5s/w-d-xo.html
Yes wonderful! Full of phenomenal tips & golden nuggets of information! On the circle aren't we meant to sit to the inside of the banana?? No talk of the banana so far!! I'm not sure why if the horse is drifting in on a circle, why it's not helpful to use one's leg to push the horse to help keep them on the line, as a form of leg yield? Or pushing the quarters out, when the shoulder has drifted in, then the quarters often follow in, unbalanced??? I'll take this to dressage Mastery too!!! Loving that so much! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤🙏
Hi Benita!! Great questions! Remember- the shoulder control where the horse goes so if the horse is drifiting in with the shoulders you need to move the shoulders back out. Generally when a horse's shoulders fall in the quarters are actually going out so pushing the quarters out wouldn't help getting the horse back on the traintracks x
Fantastic to see replay of this! Of course all the banana information came once into the heart of it, as I had thought I'd remembered!! Critical information just pouring out of Alicia here!! Biggest takeaway herein: understanding the specifics of ĺeg positioning of each movement, physics & logic & how to approach progress!!! All at 3° - thankyou Alicia!!!! "Systematic Approach!"" Yes Megan!! Perfect example! 💐💐🐴🐴🐎🐎🐎‼️🙏
Everytime I hear/learn something new 💗💗. Now I do have a question, the transitions are done mostly with the seat, but how does this work with the 80/20? Is that 20% enough for the horse to feel this change?
Oh boy where do I start. 🤯 1. I need to rewatch the banana stuff. I can't seem to get my head around the banana in the circle, and the leg yield. 2. You only have one rein! 3. If you want to do a leg yield and want to be parallel to the wall the horse has to face the short side. And that your reins don't "move" 4. The square in the walk! Is it a square or more of a u? I kinda get it, but kinda don't. 😰 With all the pelvis stuff, how do you stop yourself from "driving"? I have been told that my whole riding career...drive him forward with your seat. Oh, another question, I don't have walls in my arena. Are there some exercises/tips and tricks that will help to have a "wall"? Love this so much! Being able to have a conversation about the "why" is so amazing and needs to come back to the equestrian industry as a whole!
Great questions Beth! A good way to ensure you aren't driving is to use 2-point or rising xx For a wall- you could be creative and make a wall out of things like ground poles, cones etc. A good video to watch as well would be Alicia schooling Wessel while out hacking as you can see how she stays on her line withouth having a wall - th-cam.com/video/FMk6ooCP10k/w-d-xo.html
@@YourRidingSuccess Thank you! I probably need to incorporate more 2 point into my riding until I break the "driving" habit. Love everything you guys are doing!
Would love info on teaching passage. I have never ridden it and it's new to my guy so it feels a little like the blind leading the blind! Our piaffe is coming along well just haven't found the passage button yet💪.
Hi Savona!! Thanks so much for reaching out! We have passed your question along to Alicia and the team to give you some advice. Watch this space for an update x
Can you do a video about collecting the canter and keeping the shoulder from falling in at the canter? The horse i ride has a strong and big canter stride and I’m trying to figure out how to keep her from dropping her shoulder and slow her pace down.
Hi Elizabeth! Thanks so much for your comment! For the shoulder falling in- check out where your hands are when this is happening. To help keep her shoulder from falling in you need to keep her on the train tracks by maintaining even reins. For collecting the canter- you'll see in the video at around 14 minutes Alicia discusses collecting and how you can use your seat to collect the canter more. Remember with collecting the canter you aren't slowing the tempo but shortening the stride. If she is rushing that is generally due to lack of balance which could be due to not being on the traintracks which is why she is also falling in x
Hey Alicia, love the channel and wouldn't miss each installment for anything - I have only just started watching this one - like literally only 8 mins in but just wanted to ask if you have addressed how saddles could effect your seat and position? I will watch the whole thing I promise 🙂. If not in this video can I request that perhaps you might look into this for future video's? I think it is a very interesting topic and I have currently been beating myself up as I can't sit trot to my 17.2hh WB gelding now that I have reached Medium Level (in Australia) but I can sit trot to my 16.1hh mare and to other horses. I thought it was just me and then decided as a last resort kind of thing and after talking to my trainer to test out some other saddles. Well there is one in particular that I feel so comfortable in and has changed the way I sit trot on him. Don't feel like such a hinderance / passenger anymore - but feel like I might be able to be 'with him' in the sit trot and influence the trot a little. Just have to convince hubby that a new saddle is an amazing investment now 🙂
Hi Emma!! Thanks so much for tuning in! The saddle does need to fit you as well so if it does not fit you properly it can affect your ability to sit properly! x
Concerning the movement of your hip In walk, - if you want to do transition from the walk to canter, In what position of the movement you give the leg aid?
I was part of the first seminar. Still love what was said. And working on a lot of it, MY seat, heals, and my arms. As it turns out my arms are a problem.
Alicia I have a 3YO just about to start backing (all ground work already done) would the DM course have content that will help me with starting her correctly? It is my first time backing my own, I am working with a trainer that I love but I also love to be Independent in my own knowledge. I am really enjoying your way of teaching. Listening along her has already helped me understand some of the basics so much better
Hi Lisa!! Thanks so much for tuning in and reaching out! We'd love to see if the program would be a good fit for you and give you a free trial to check it out- could you kindly email us at support@yourridingsuccess.com and reference this comment? x
I love your learning videos, really really helpful :) Do you have a video about the 80/20 rule for a secure seat positon? And how does this effect the horses back?
@@YourRidingSuccess thank you :) Wish you and your team a nice christmas holiday. Have shortly subscribed to your dressage mastery academy. So much information
Hi Denise! We are just getting back to you on your question. You can start with this video first and you can send us your questions, if you have any, after watching this: Stop Bouncing in Trot - th-cam.com/video/JldO2EYd5oc/w-d-xo.html Happy watching!! xx
When you get to a corner, how do you turn the corner while staying straight and how do you stay straight and turn the corner when riding a 10 meter circle following the diamond?
So this is what we call riding straight on a curved line. So the line itself creates the curvature and you just think about riding straight. It sound like it might be a bit hard to understand, but it's a little bit like the train tracks - if you think about a single carriage on the train tracks, it is solid, but it can still go around a curved line. What I would like to do to give you a bit more information and to unlock this concept is give you a 1 month Dressage Institute membership for FREE - just email the team at hello@dressageinstitute.com and give us your youtube handle and this comment, and we will get you set up!
Hi Kayla! What makes horses more forgiving or more schoolmastery type is that they know their job and are confident in themselves. It's not an easy thing, but you need to train them so they are confident in knowing their job is to for eample w/t/c on the bit regardless of what the rider is doing. Personality does come into play as well as some horses are naturally reactive and others are naturally more relaxed. x
@@YourRidingSuccess thank you!! But I’m sorry, I don’t really understand-I was thinking literally how much weight should be in my seat like how much of my body weight do my stirrups take off? Like when I’m sitting, am I putting 99% in my butt with my feet lightly balanced in the stirrups at 1%? Or like 50/50 butt and stirrups? Thank you!!
Hi Jennifer! You only want 20% of weight through seat (that is from hips to upper thighs!). Think about when you stand on the ground the weight you have through your legs. When you are on the horse you want to feel as though you are standing on the ground so that if the horse was removed out from under you the would land standing on your feet. Check out this video for a visual of this where Alicia goes through this concept off the horse - th-cam.com/video/qL8swhRKY5s/w-d-xo.html
Thinking of your feet being on the ground, really helped me too. Means if my horse does something I can actually just stand up - instead of being thrown around. It is quite revolutionary for my confidence, balance and strength.
LOVE that you're finding the video super helpful for you x
Love that you say we NEED to discuss and understand what we're doing. Sometimes teachers get a little exasperated with all the questions I have while I'm riding, but as an older adult I have to understand why I'm doing what I'm doing. Only when it makes sense can I internalize and do it on my own.
So glad you enjoyed this video! x
Your ability to explain doesn’t really feel like explaining, it truly seems like a brainstorming or discussion. The comment about how we all ride with our own style was like a lightbulb moment along with a weight being lifted. Thank you for that.
I appreciate that! Thanks so much! x
The information Alicia shares in the video will change your life. Fact!
YAY!! Thank you x
it's just amaxing how long you can be riding and taking lessons and never be told anything even close to this information! thank you so much Alicia for giving us your knowledge. so so helpful!
Glad it was helpful! 😍
That’s the best description I’ve ever heard! I can’t explain it to people, not good with words, but I was lucky to have a natural seat. So I get frustrated trying to explain it to others. I have trouble understanding how some people have such trouble with seat.☺️. I think they overthink it.
Thank you so much Constance! :)
I watched the seminar live, but it is sooo nice to have it here with timestamps! Easy acces to very important information 😍🙏🏻
Glad it was helpful!
Yep, head is exploding. Even just realizing the smallest change in my seat can help with a canter transition. Which makes me think back to my ride today: was it because I had a better aid? Was I quieter and more balanced in my seat? Did I give enough in my reins?
There’s is so much to think about when you’re riding!!! Even though we’re supposed to keep it uncomplicated and not overthink it 🤣
So glad you enjoyed the video Vicki!!!
Everywhere I go and want to know the how and why of anything I may not know, I am a "why, why, why person." My mother used to say, "you always ask why, why, why, you should become a lawyer." What is sad is that so many proffesionals (doctors, professors, trainers, etc.) become annoyed/angry when you ask too many questions. Like math, I was horrible with it and I would ask questions all the time. Other students and often the professor would get annoyed and say let's get on with it. My response was "if I can't get past the block causing me not to understand, I won't be able to understand. Every one of us have our own process for learning and if a person is not willing to work with you in helping you understand, like you do Alicia and Tash, you walk away feeling like you have blundered. So you fail the test. Not right or fair to the learner. I love that you and Tash take the time to explain the methodology and the physics of each move you make in say "shoulder in." Thank you both that you take the time for your riders!
You are very much welcome, Karen! Thanks for sharing your riding experience with us! We are so sorry to hear you have encountered this before. I hope you enjoy all our upcoming videos! x
One thing this video made me aware of is how much I learn from these live webinars. Other people's questions help and watching you on the ground really helps too. Just the depth of the conversations for the responses to some of the questions really helps. I will definitely have to rewatch this a few times. The info about repositioning the body, not necessarily "putting your weight to the inside". Watching you move over but staying upright and straight forward but jus to the inside a little was a good reminder for how to move my seat correctly. It's easy to forget that it's not " put more weight into one foot " to achieve that.
Thanks so much for this ❤️🙂
Perfect! So glad you are learning so much from the live sessions! LOVE that you're finding the videos super helpful for you x
Such a great session!! Biggest takeaway for me is the leg yield. What an easy explanation! Ride the diagonal, sit to inside, shoulder in if you want more parallel. So simple! Thank you!
I would also add that a big takeaway is the importance of knowledge off the horse. The thought that you would put someone on a horse twice per week and talk/teach them the other three days to get them to a higher level is amazing. Learning exactly what to do is more important than just doing!💡
Love that! Thanks so much for sharing!! We are so happy that you are loving the learning!! x
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Plethora of important points and I’ll need to re-watch segments. Circles have been my nemesis so your explanation about staying centered in a turn was my biggest takeaway. Thank you for all you do for us 💖
Thank you so much for sharing your biggest takeaway from this video!
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Pilates is such a great compliment to riding!! 😁
It really is!
I love the 80/20 rule - it has helped so much with my seat. I’ve also found that I grip less with my legs, which means my sometimes unresponsive horse is much sharper. So good!!
AMAZING!!!
Brilliant! Just brilliant Alicia! 👏👏 Your golden nuggets of knowledge have transformed our rides 😁🐴 👍 - for which my mare is eternally grateful to you for! Now, she remains balanced in the corners & on the circle by me controlling her shoulder and shifting my weight slightly to the inside (of the banana). She also can strike off in the canter, on the correct lead, by us keeping our “train tracks” and timing the aid with the outside hind. Thank you! 🙏🏻 Thank you! 😊
WOW!! Super amazing!! Glad the technique worked for you!! x
Just rode with the seat info in mind and felt great. Really helped in my wall pirouettes! Thank you. You rock!!
WOW!! Super amazing!! Glad the techniques worked for you!! x
I did this ,this morning and a road afterwords and it helps me so much
WOW!! You are AMAZING!!
I love the explanation of the pelvis and hip movements for each pace! Wow!! 🤯NEVER has been described to me like this and I have been riding dressage for over 30 years (scary)- some of the time with an instructor in training. Now I see that this really could be the reason for the explosive canter transitions I was getting! 🤯 I was probably pushing him faster (unknowingly) with my seat and legs. Hmmm... 🤔 He is very sensitive to the seat, I've learned, so I'll need to work on being effective with my seat, instead of just sitting there still. I also like how the corrections are not kicking them over to where you wanted to be, it's correcting the whole movement by keeping their shoulders in line. The "demystification" of dressage continues. EPIC! Thank you so much, as always! Wonderful & invaluable information. I just can't believe this is the first time I've heard ANY of this information after all these years of riding.
Thanks for your kind words Dana! We are so glad you are loving the learning!! xx
This was awesome I will have to watch this over and over there was just a lot of good things in this to get it in one time . Thank you thank you.
YAY! Thanks for watching, so glad you enjoyed it x
Bottom crack in the middle of the saddle/horses backbone, love it!! 😂😂🤣😉 Sit the smallest part of the rib cage and sit even further over if shoulder falls in - must remember to try that along with propping the inside rein 😍 So I am guessing that if they are falling in that you would be sitting slightly further over than the middle of the horses backbone? :)
Hi Emma! Yes that can be the case xx
So many amazing gems in this and I’ve got to the 35 min mark!! I will be rewatching this over and over to i can help all this info in my head. I love the way you explain things, it makes it so very simple so then i all i have to focus on is getting my body to do the movement and trust that my horse will respond in the way i want if i get my body right.
YAY!! So glad you are enjoying the video so much! We can't wait for you to try it out! x
It was quite a happy accident that I found this video after trying to find some help regarding a troublesome leg yield right. You are the real riding superstar, Alicia! Going right heading down the quarterline, it feels like I've been riding 2 guys in a horse suit (oooer). I couldn't keep the front and back of my mare together. Today I tried the sitting to the left of her backbone and we were straight as an arrow all the way down. And by asking her right shoulder to go left while leg yielding right (thank you, Tash!), that issue was fixed as well. Thank you so much!
Woohoo!! You are amazing x
The 80/20, and 2 point position, an eye opener! Thanks, will continue to work on that. Thanks for this great session.
Excellent!
My horse is in rehab. Such a good time to brush up on the knowledge.
Yes! Love it! x
You are the best! For all of us, beginner to professional! We thank you for sharing your expertise in all areas so freely! Again you are the best. Thank you.
You're most welcome 🥰
Super informative. I'll be replaying this one many times! My biggest takeaway was controlling the tempo of the trot. Simple common sense solutions. Thank you!
Love it! Thank you!
Sorry I am a bit late to this video! I will admit I was a little hesitant to start this video because I have never done Pilates or anything like that. I wish I would have clicked on it sooner! I didn't realize how much this would help! I just went for a ride and tried all the things I took away from the video and I must say, it was a really good ride! I knew your seat affects your riding but when I rode today I just realized that the little change in my seat made ALL the difference in how my horse went around. I have a little journal that I write all my takeaways from YRS videos and this video took up a solid couple of pages so I will do everyone a favor here and just say I have had too many takeaways from the video to write down instead of making comment super long. I will say, I haven't even watched YRS videos until about 3 months ago but I wish I had! My riding has improved so much since I have started watching you videos! I am super speedy to watch any video that comes out and am catching up on old ones! Love you channel lots! Thank you for all you do for us!
WOW!! Super amazing!! LOVE that you're finding the videos super helpful for you and that the techniques are working really well!! We can't wait to hear more about your progress! x
So many take aways! I have a 4 year old - still growing, so I need to remember to 'get off his back' way more often!
Super!! Love that you're learning so much from this video x
I had been putting lots of this into practice after watching your other videos but still among all the questions and answers I found many helpful extra insights to it all. My horse no longer trails his quarters in his leg yields and all the corners are better. I really enjoy these question and answer sessions and gain so much from them, Thanks a million Alicia.
Excellent! Thanks for sharing!! :)
my biggest take out was using the seat in walk, trot and canter, especially for collection. this was a lightbulb for me.
YAY! Thanks for sharing your biggest takeaways from this video! We can't wait for you to try them out x
Awesome! Loved the lateral work. I tend to get stiff and I believe its because I'm working too hard to shape and mold but the idea of understanding the physiology of the horse and how we can affect it with our seat bone in relation to theirs - can't wait to try. I'm also thinking of fun ways to introduce this concept to my kids. Thank you! I'm just beginning your channel. thanks for the time and effort it took!!
I remember watching this live awhile back and I'm still learning so much watching it back again! The banana analogy has completely changed my riding. Defo need to use the two point seat more if she doesn't listen to my leg and also to help reset my balance to standing on the ground. I have changed my walk to moving on opposing diagonals rather than thrusting so will need to tweak this abit ;) Definitely getting there through your words of wisdom. If I won the £500 I would spend it all on your DMA membership as I really wish I could afford sessions with you Alicia :)
That is so lovely to hear! We are so happy to hear that you are learning so much from our videos specially the banana! xx
Love Love Love this information. It makes so much sense. My horse constantly falls in on the right circle and I feel like I'm in a constant battle. "Push with your inside leg" "Push with your seat". I have said more than once that she just feels unbalanced and seems worse the harder I work at it. I KNOW she won't let herself fall and I can already picture the reaction. Now, the hard part is going to be for me to keep my position and let her figure it out. Can't wait to try some of your advice today. 💣💥💣💥
Go for it Laura!! Love this!!
Finally a training system! Ty! I’ve ridden for years but have gaps of understanding that no one taught me!
Thank you!!
This is just so inspirational so wish id had this info years ago. This should be mandatory teaching allowing horse and rider to have the best possible experience . Wow wow wow 👏👍👏👍
YAY! Thanks for watching, so glad you enjoyed it x
Thank you - i watched the live session up to point it was members only so looking forward to breaking this down and understanding a bit more. Bit of bedtime learning 👍
Thanks so much for joining the session, Deb! We hope you learned so much!!!
So many gold nuggets again! 😀 I love how you showed how little the pelvis actually moves in the canter. Now I can try to visualize that while I ride. Try to let my horse carry me forward instead of pumping so much.
Tell us how you go trying out this technique x
I do find myself doing the back/forward thrust to encourage a bigger walk so I will try the outside back/ inside forward thing.
I also want to say the 80/20 idea is helpful. I keep my position way better when focusing on it and can tell I lose me position when I sit more to use my feet. Now to master using my feet without dropping my weight to the saddle.
Perfect! So glad you learned so much from this video! Tell us how you go trying out this technique on your next ride x
Watching the premiere!
YAY!!
My mind is definitely blowing up. Your explanations are absolutely invaluable With absolute clarity
Great to hear! Thank you so much!
Ohhhhh yeah!!! So looking forward to this😁🦋😁
Woohoo!
I have never gotten past 4th level. Explains a TON!!
So glad to help!!
your videos help me so much! I have been riding all my life but have never been lucky enough to own my own and compete so just get paid to train/exercise others. I have been given the oppotunity to compete one of my bosses horse's (only at unaffiliated preliminary, but we've all got to start somewhere eh!) and your videos have helped build my confidence and help my preperation at home. So THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart
Thank so much Lydia!! Love this! :)
I already attended the seminar and it was amazing 😍😍 can’t wait for next Sunday‘s seminar!!
Woohoo!!!
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and passion for riding! I can't tell you how much these videos have helped my confidence, and it has been transformative for my little mare as well. God bless you and the good work you are doing!!
We LOVE this, Nia!! So glad the videos have been helpful for you!! We can't wait to hear more about your progress x
OMG I wish I could have you as a trainer I have a horse that falls in all the time in trot and canter and I moved my Weight in so that was the right thought but I didn’t put my seat to the inside but my upper body so that’s why it didn’t get better. When I started in 2 point she all in the sudden was better and not falling in as much so now I know! Thank you so much !!!
WOW!! Super amazing!! Glad the technique worked for you!! x
I just got back from vacation and saw this new video! This is exactly what I needed. Thank you!
Woohoo!!
I like to watch your videos before my rides to cement theory in my brain. I will definitely watch this again before my next ride. I know the banana analogy has helped me tons with my circles. I have lovely bend where I didn’t before. Turns out I was the one causing his shoulder to bulge out. Sigh. But now at least know and how to correct it!
Woohoo! Tell us how you go when you try out the tips you learned when you ride.
This explanation of pelvic seat aids is awesome!!
Thank you x
Thanks so much again ! This is terrific information. There was so much to take away. Being centred over the horses spine. Sliding my seat across when needed to the inside of the banana. ! I will need to go back again and again and take it all in.
You are so welcome!
I FRIGGN LOVED YHIS!! Thankyou so very very much.. you are so inspiring and YES I’ve learned more in this last half hour then in last year!!❤❤
thanks so much! happy to help :)
Omg I love you, I love you. Thank you so much for breaking things down so well and making me feel I can get it done. ❤️🤩
So glad you enjoyed this! We can't wait to hear how it goes for you when you try this technique on your next ride x
I am learning so much from this. Completely needed your explanation Alicia. Cheers
Glad it was helpful!
Such a nice masterclass once again! And SUCH GREAT learnings! Thank you so much.
At the moment I struggle a lot with my horse tripping in the walk. So a big takeaway for me was the square rythm inthe walk. I will definitely try to move in a square with my seat. - Never thought of that, but makes so much sense.
Also, I will try to do the smaller, quicker motion in canter when trying to collect it as I struggle with this as well. Thank you so much!
Yes. Thank you so much!
Amazing, thank you. I need to watch and listen to this 10 times and more to have it sink in.
Wonderful! I hope this helps! :)
OMG ALICIA I was a ‘thruster’ in the walk!!!!!! And also a “leaner ‘ whemy horse fell in. I’m only halfway thru this session with you atm but had to comment already so many lightbulb moments THANKYOU ❤️🦋
Love it!! We are so glad you are having light bulb moments by watching this video!! x
OMG i have learned sooooo much tysm Alicia it helps me alot tysm! for uploading it makes my day tysm! Lol!
So glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching x
Yes. Wow!!! So simple
Glad you like it!
Thank you, thank you for your generosity in teaching this knowledge. At the moment I can’t afford the Dressage Mastery class. Down the road. 😊
You are so welcome!
Great video, very well explained . Good job girls 💕
Thank you! xxx
This is wonderful!!!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for posting this video! Very Very helpful and inspiring 👏
You're welcome! LOVE that you're finding the videos super helpful for you x
You blow my mind!!!! Amazing advice and totally agree that knowledge is key
Yes! 100%!! :)
I'm very much a beginner but I'm madly taking notes!
YESSS!! That's super amazing! We can't wait to hear how you go trying out the tips you learned from the video x
Thank you so much for putting this information out there! I was able to see immediate results in my lateral work!!! I am excited to earn more!
Yay! AMAZING xx
It took me soooo long to watch this because I kept pausing rewinding taking notes and rewriting notes to make sure I get everything from it.
Wow! So love hearing this! Thanks Connie! :)
Bc I can't watch it then🥺...I hope it will be out as a video too
This is the full video!! You can watch it now x
Loved it !
Thank you x
Wow I really like how you explain I had never anyone tell me all this .
Thank you! So happy to know you enjoyed it x
Pure gold . Such valuable information
Glad you liked it x
Aha moment at 13:46! Thank you so much!!! :-)
Awesome! :)
great session . explained so simply. thanks a lot Alicia
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching x
Great explanation of sticky canter transitions! I always struggle with our right canter lead but never our left and I’m sure it’s because I am stiffer this way and my hips are wonky to the left so my weight is always carried more on my left! :/ x
Glad you found it useful - absolutely if you are stiffer one way and your horse is stiff the same way it makes a huge difference!
I tried many different confidence classes and am sad I found you so late in the game. I have the same issue with a confidence problem. How do you plant your feet so you feel more confident? I love watching your youtube videos and especially how happy and your encouragement and enthusiasm.
Hi Karin! Thank you so much for tuning in! So glad you are enjoying the videos! Have a watch of this video where Alicia goes through a visual of this off the horse :] th-cam.com/video/qL8swhRKY5s/w-d-xo.html
Fabulous! Enlightening! Mind blowing! Wow! I have some big things to change! Do you have a video on the seat, specifically the 80% Weight in stirrups? This concept is new to me.
Hi Sandy! Thanks so much for tuning in!! Check out this video as it shows Alicia going through position off the horse, but in a saddle - th-cam.com/video/qL8swhRKY5s/w-d-xo.html
so many things to learn i love it :)
Super!! Love that you're learning so much from this video x
Yes wonderful! Full of phenomenal tips & golden nuggets of information!
On the circle aren't we meant to sit to the inside of the banana?? No talk of the banana so far!!
I'm not sure why if the horse is drifting in on a circle, why it's not helpful to use one's leg to push the horse to help keep them on the line, as a form of leg yield? Or pushing the quarters out, when the shoulder has drifted in, then the quarters often follow in, unbalanced???
I'll take this to dressage Mastery too!!! Loving that so much! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤🙏
Hi Benita!! Great questions! Remember- the shoulder control where the horse goes so if the horse is drifiting in with the shoulders you need to move the shoulders back out. Generally when a horse's shoulders fall in the quarters are actually going out so pushing the quarters out wouldn't help getting the horse back on the traintracks x
Fantastic to see replay of this! Of course all the banana information came once into the heart of it, as I had thought I'd remembered!! Critical information just pouring out of Alicia here!! Biggest takeaway herein: understanding the specifics of ĺeg positioning of each movement, physics & logic & how to approach progress!!! All at 3° - thankyou Alicia!!!!
"Systematic Approach!"" Yes Megan!! Perfect example! 💐💐🐴🐴🐎🐎🐎‼️🙏
As always, great information! Thank you!
Our pleasure!
Such a wonderful video!
Thank you so much!
I'll have to catch the replay 🤞
You should! And tell us your biggest learning - we can't wait to hear about it! x
Everytime I hear/learn something new 💗💗. Now I do have a question, the transitions are done mostly with the seat, but how does this work with the 80/20? Is that 20% enough for the horse to feel this change?
Hi Nynke! Yes it is! x
Fantastic video, incredible information !
YAY! So glad you enjoyed the video x
Excellent video!
Thank you x
Thank you Alicia! This was super helpful with your pelvic movement explanations. The penny has finally dropped for me!
So glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching x
Love it so so so good....
Glad you enjoy it!
Oh boy where do I start. 🤯
1. I need to rewatch the banana stuff. I can't seem to get my head around the banana in the circle, and the leg yield.
2. You only have one rein!
3. If you want to do a leg yield and want to be parallel to the wall the horse has to face the short side. And that your reins don't "move"
4. The square in the walk! Is it a square or more of a u? I kinda get it, but kinda don't. 😰
With all the pelvis stuff, how do you stop yourself from "driving"? I have been told that my whole riding career...drive him forward with your seat.
Oh, another question, I don't have walls in my arena. Are there some exercises/tips and tricks that will help to have a "wall"?
Love this so much! Being able to have a conversation about the "why" is so amazing and needs to come back to the equestrian industry as a whole!
Great questions Beth! A good way to ensure you aren't driving is to use 2-point or rising xx For a wall- you could be creative and make a wall out of things like ground poles, cones etc. A good video to watch as well would be Alicia schooling Wessel while out hacking as you can see how she stays on her line withouth having a wall - th-cam.com/video/FMk6ooCP10k/w-d-xo.html
@@YourRidingSuccess Thank you! I probably need to incorporate more 2 point into my riding until I break the "driving" habit. Love everything you guys are doing!
This was so great, thank you. Will there be another pilates zoom call this year? I'm hoping to make the next one
So glad you enjoyed it!! Yes we will be having another pilates masterclass this year :]
Would love info on teaching passage. I have never ridden it and it's new to my guy so it feels a little like the blind leading the blind! Our piaffe is coming along well just haven't found the passage button yet💪.
Hi Savona!! Thanks so much for reaching out! We have passed your question along to Alicia and the team to give you some advice. Watch this space for an update x
Can you do a video about collecting the canter and keeping the shoulder from falling in at the canter? The horse i ride has a strong and big canter stride and I’m trying to figure out how to keep her from dropping her shoulder and slow her pace down.
Hi Elizabeth! Thanks so much for your comment! For the shoulder falling in- check out where your hands are when this is happening. To help keep her shoulder from falling in you need to keep her on the train tracks by maintaining even reins. For collecting the canter- you'll see in the video at around 14 minutes Alicia discusses collecting and how you can use your seat to collect the canter more. Remember with collecting the canter you aren't slowing the tempo but shortening the stride. If she is rushing that is generally due to lack of balance which could be due to not being on the traintracks which is why she is also falling in x
@@YourRidingSuccess excellent! Thank you so much! Can’t wait to give these tips a go ! 😃
Hey Alicia, love the channel and wouldn't miss each installment for anything - I have only just started watching this one - like literally only 8 mins in but just wanted to ask if you have addressed how saddles could effect your seat and position? I will watch the whole thing I promise 🙂. If not in this video can I request that perhaps you might look into this for future video's? I think it is a very interesting topic and I have currently been beating myself up as I can't sit trot to my 17.2hh WB gelding now that I have reached Medium Level (in Australia) but I can sit trot to my 16.1hh mare and to other horses. I thought it was just me and then decided as a last resort kind of thing and after talking to my trainer to test out some other saddles. Well there is one in particular that I feel so comfortable in and has changed the way I sit trot on him. Don't feel like such a hinderance / passenger anymore - but feel like I might be able to be 'with him' in the sit trot and influence the trot a little. Just have to convince hubby that a new saddle is an amazing investment now 🙂
Hi Emma!! Thanks so much for tuning in! The saddle does need to fit you as well so if it does not fit you properly it can affect your ability to sit properly! x
Concerning the movement of your hip In walk, - if you want to do transition from the walk to canter, In what position of the movement you give the leg aid?
Great question Anne! Check out this video all about walk to canter :] th-cam.com/video/mGtouy-0GSk/w-d-xo.html
I was part of the first seminar. Still love what was said. And working on a lot of it, MY seat, heals, and my arms. As it turns out my arms are a problem.
I hope this technique works for you! Tell us about it! x
Alicia I have a 3YO just about to start backing (all ground work already done) would the DM course have content that will help me with starting her correctly? It is my first time backing my own, I am working with a trainer that I love but I also love to be Independent in my own knowledge. I am really enjoying your way of teaching. Listening along her has already helped me understand some of the basics so much better
Hi Lisa!! Thanks so much for tuning in and reaching out! We'd love to see if the program would be a good fit for you and give you a free trial to check it out- could you kindly email us at support@yourridingsuccess.com and reference this comment? x
Oh Yay!! I only just saw your response - will email now x 🙏🏼 Thank you 🙏🏼
I love your learning videos, really really helpful :) Do you have a video about the 80/20 rule for a secure seat positon? And how does this effect the horses back?
Thank you for your question, Denise! We will get back to you on this one x
@@YourRidingSuccess thank you :) Wish you and your team a nice christmas holiday. Have shortly subscribed to your dressage mastery academy. So much information
Love it! So glad you are loving the videos!! Have a Merry Christmas to you, too! x
Hi Denise! We are just getting back to you on your question. You can start with this video first and you can send us your questions, if you have any, after watching this:
Stop Bouncing in Trot - th-cam.com/video/JldO2EYd5oc/w-d-xo.html
Happy watching!! xx
When you get to a corner, how do you turn the corner while staying straight and how do you stay straight and turn the corner when riding a 10 meter circle following the diamond?
So this is what we call riding straight on a curved line. So the line itself creates the curvature and you just think about riding straight. It sound like it might be a bit hard to understand, but it's a little bit like the train tracks - if you think about a single carriage on the train tracks, it is solid, but it can still go around a curved line.
What I would like to do to give you a bit more information and to unlock this concept is give you a 1 month Dressage Institute membership for FREE - just email the team at hello@dressageinstitute.com and give us your youtube handle and this comment, and we will get you set up!
thank you sooooo much .xoxoxoxoxox Vivi
Our pleasure x
Learned about seat placement. How do you train your horse not to overreact about va beginners rider position?
Hi Kayla! GREAT question! We have passed this one along to Alicia and the team to help with! Watch this space for an update x
Hi Kayla! What makes horses more forgiving or more schoolmastery type is that they know their job and are confident in themselves. It's not an easy thing, but you need to train them so they are confident in knowing their job is to for eample w/t/c on the bit regardless of what the rider is doing. Personality does come into play as well as some horses are naturally reactive and others are naturally more relaxed. x
Quick question: what is the approximate weight distribution of the rider between seat and stirrups?
Hi Jennifer!! you want to have 80% of weight through your legs and 20% from hips to upper legs x
@@YourRidingSuccess thank you!! But I’m sorry, I don’t really understand-I was thinking literally how much weight should be in my seat like how much of my body weight do my stirrups take off? Like when I’m sitting, am I putting 99% in my butt with my feet lightly balanced in the stirrups at 1%? Or like 50/50 butt and stirrups? Thank you!!
And also feeling really dumb here… but how do you put 80% weight in legs and 20% hips and upper thighs? I really appreciate you help!!!
Hi Jennifer! You only want 20% of weight through seat (that is from hips to upper thighs!). Think about when you stand on the ground the weight you have through your legs. When you are on the horse you want to feel as though you are standing on the ground so that if the horse was removed out from under you the would land standing on your feet. Check out this video for a visual of this where Alicia goes through this concept off the horse - th-cam.com/video/qL8swhRKY5s/w-d-xo.html
@@YourRidingSuccess oh my god that changes everything for me! I put WAY too much weight on my butt! So much becomes clear now…. 🤣thank you!!!
Just had to add (from balmy far north qld aust) once again HOW COLD IS IT THERE?!?!?😂🦋🦋🦋
It's 19 degrees today
@@charlottejacobs4430 Nice!!😃
It was quite cold when this was recorded!!! Was around 6 degrees most of the time!!
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