Improve Your Stability in the Saddle by Riding "On Your Thigh"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2024
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*I wanted to make a note here about the bit I'm using for Noel in this video - this is a full cheek snaffle by Myler that has the cheekpiece attachment built in to the side of the bit. Not my favorite style, but that is why I am using this full cheek bit without leather keepers. You do need to be careful with full cheek bits as there is a higher possibility of them getting caught.
As a beginner rider this video is extremely informative and the information is explained clearly thanks so much ❤️
This is probably the best explanation Ive ever received - looking forward to experimenting with it this afternoon - thanks and keep up the great posts.
This video took me from bracing, tensing, and double bouncing due to bad leg placement to immediately being able to ride a posting trot comfortably. It changed EVERYTHING to just put weight on the inside of my thigh, put my feet back slightly, and to point my knees forward. I am so grateful this video exists!
This advice is sound. It is exactly what I was told by my brother and my sister years ago. I began riding in the 60s. My brother played Polo and my sister rode hunter/jumper. I began as a Western rider and preferred bareback way back then. Those were the days. Galloping through fields snd meadows, jumping streams and logs in the woods, i stayed on! Simple, sound, direct and correct advice is best. A good seat is the foundation of all good riding for any discipline or riding style! Happy Trails!! :)
cynthia g wow what i would give to have experienced that, what a beautiful memory to cherish!
Yes dear I am also a rider and I love riding
That sounds absolutely lovely. I've never ridden like that except in my dreams. I rode some in my mid 20s but had to quit because I couldn't afford to continue. Now that I'm 46 I fear that my time for that has come and gone. I still hope. But realistically I may have to enjoy it only in my dreams now.
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@@virglibrsaglove If money isn’t an issue, I think you can start riding at any age, honestly. My mom is around your age and she wants to start riding lessons for the very first time with me. Of course it’s up to you, I just thought this was worth mentioning?
As a beginning rider this is incredibly helpful! My trainer was just talking to me about gripping with the thigh. This video gave me a third person perspective of what that looks like as well as a better description of what it means mechanically. I've been focusing on keeping my legs back rather than my knees down and forward now I know better. Thanks!!!!
Im going to try this. I have 4-5 years experience but took a multiple year gap and I’m starting to ride again. I hope this is helpful!
"Kneeling in the saddle" makes so much sense. Thank you. In re-learning how to ride after suffering a debilitating labral tear in my hip for the last ten years and I only got a diagnosis last year and a surgery to fix it so getting back in the saddle has been a painful experience with a lack of confidence. I appreciate the walking example as that's all I'm capable of doing at this point. Thank you.
I hope that 2 years after, you're feeling much better.
I 'm the same but my health issues are different. I lost my seat, and struggle a lot for a year now and two falls after...I still keep hopes at least trot and ... one day canter like in the past, 40 years ago. Age is a concern too. Despite not looking my age. Lol.
Callie' s advices are still so helpful and she became one of my best inspiration and support.
Thanks! I came from an instructor that touted "knees off, hips and toes off" my OTTB and ended up in chair seat. New instructor has been retraining me to knees down again. The idea of weight on thighs helps tremendously, as well as not jamming my heels down to get that "perfect" look. I'm an older rider with shorter legs and tight ankles (from years of running). Focusing on thighs and just relaxing lower legs back helps!
Love your helpful videos, goes without saying. But is nobody going to comment on how stylish the whole riding outfit is? And suits the rider beautifully too :D
Noemi Marchiotti 😃 I thought so too! Styling!
She was my outfit inspiration for one of my lessons, haha... She looks lovely here!
You have helped me develop my riding much better than what I’ve been instructed by my teacher! Thank you!
Thank you Callie. You have always been very informative. This is a very basic leg position but 60 percent of new riders all over the world don't really get it. Thumbs up!
last comment..thumbs up... instead of " Flat Hands "..
thank you so much for this video! this is exactly what i found out i do wrong, i push my legs forward and my toes out, but none of my trainers were able to tell me how to get it fixed, they always told me to grip with my knees, which only made it worse! and now since my last fall, when i broke my ankle, i was watching videos how to improve and found yours. you helped a lot, thanks! iam looking forward to trying it after my ankle is ok.
just what I've been looking for, to understanding the mechanics of feeling secure and stable in the saddle. Thank you!
i watched this two days ago and used it today and it made a HUGE difference, THANK YOU!
This is excellent! "Kneeling in the Saddle".. I love how Callie and Kaitlyn describe things in a different way, that makes total sense. These videos should be mandatory viewing for any new riders!
back in the 70's, when there were only books & actual instructors for riding - no videos, no computers and no cell phones for instant answers - has anyone ever heard of the "roll your thighs forward" technique ?
I was able to stay on over jumps and it helped me to win equitation classes.
I’m curious
that was the best description of this I have ever heard, thank you
I love this channel! I’m seeing a lot of channels with riders that keeps their toes out and their feet forward more then usual and my trainer teaches me just like you ride. Definitely watching more videos. Keep up all the good work!! 🤗
I really appreciate how you advocate for experimenting by "doing the wrong thing first" to be able to feel the difference. As someone with an issue with mind/muscle connection and as a Kinesthetic learner this is so helpful!
This is probably the best explanation on how to rise and trot. I am definitely going to try your method when I ride again. Thank you so much
Absolutely wonderful. I taught that, that way for years. I love the way your video teaching has matured. Well done.
Thank you so much for this - my position improved instantly!! I have only been riding for 10 months and your videos are incredibly helpful!
The best advice I'v ever heard regarding the seat! Kneeling in the saddle, brilliant!. I tried it immediately, and it is a game changer! Thank you.
Clear instruction, methodical approach and great tips for any rider - thank you
Calu you are the best! You are the most Pro and simple and approachable everywhere online... I recently started my riding lessons but watching your videos throughout lessons helps my to progress faster and to increase my passion so much 😊🇮🇹 Grazie Caly!!!! Simo xx 🐴😊
Loving your channel. I’m reassessing my seat with a new teacher and your channel is really helpful. You’re a nice rider too 😊
This has given me so much to think about! I’m slowly learning the trot and I kept feeling like I wasn’t going anywhere and that I was bouncing around in the trot. -Cynthia
This was SO HELPFUL!!! Your explained it perfectly and gave specifics that I will try. THANK YOU!
I had some time off of riding and since I've been back in the saddle, I developed a habit of pumping with my legs when I posted. It's so frustrating bc I've tried so hard to stop doing it. Doesn't help much that my horse can be lazy. Tonight for the first time I tried this method and thought about distributing the weight on my thighs... OMG... it worked! I instantly was able to control my lower leg better and post quietly. Thank you so much!!!!!
Noel is so sweet! And thank you this was very informative!
Hi Cally, Getting us to think about the sensation of "kneeling" in the saddle to fix one's leg for the rising trot is so enlightening. From all the way from France, Europe, I am truly enjoying your teaching methods and the ways in which you explain the "how too's" and "why's", it all makes so much sense. Bravo and thank you, and for sharing your knowledge and teaching methods on youtube.
I love how you don't pontificate endlessly, just identify problem, demonstrate it, and provide the fix. Great job!
I really enjoyed this video! The instructor and horse is lovley too!
This has been a really great tip for me, I have been more aware of my leg position. My lower leg has been slipping too far forwards lately. Knees pointed down is a simple way to adjust my leg! Thanks !
i find this channel so helpful in general keep up the good work! xx
Noelle looks soooo happy!
This video was so helpful! Thank you!
Your videos are extraordinarily helpful and you are a succinct and eloquent instructor. You are methodical and precise...and have a kindhearted way. I can't wait to "experiment" with some of the tips you've shared. In particular, the gripping/stirrup pushing/leg swinging/toes out which I've tried to fix forever. Thanks to you I now have an understanding of the causes of the problems AND clear solutions. I would be grateful if you could also suggest "on the ground" exercises to create muscle memory and/or develop better rising trot biomechanics for a quieter, stable leg.
I rode as a young adult. Fox hunting and local shows. The great seat came from balancing between seat, thigh, foot. Split the weight up, most in thigh and foot. You're not sitting in the saddle as much as you are perching. Keeping your weight below the center, makes a very good seat and many less falls. Just talking about it makes me want to ride again. I'm currently without a horse but do have a mini who drives. Can't seem to get off my bump.
Thanks, your advise has made the best since for me. Like knelling on saddle. I never feel centered.
You are good at explaining it well. Thank you so much.
Callie you’re amazing,a fantastic teacher! Thank you 🙏 I have just returned to riding after a 30 yr break. Your videos are very helpful bless 💕✌️
You probably just changed my life thanks
I did like this demonstration thank you, I will go back and see this again.
this helped a lot because my leg pops out and in when in the canter and trot and it’s always super forward!! this looks so good and I’m going to try this when I ride in lessons and hack and do workouts at home
This really helps me a lot. Thank you so much!
I remember from another of your videos that an exercise to help get into the flattened thigh position is to bring both knees up (thighs parallel to ground with feet out of stirrups) then lower legs into stirrups maintaining the inner thigh contact. I try to remember to start my ride with this exercise.....it helps me get into the correct position from the beginning. Thanks for the tips!
Thank you for these wonderful tips
Thank you so much for this!
Very well made explanation!. Nice video and beautiful horse!
Très utile ! Concis et clair ! Vous expliquez bien les notions à retenir et les mouvements à faire. Merci :)
I'm learning how to ride (bareback at that) and that's definitely helping with staying on with the trot.
Very good lesson. I’m working on my posting at the moment. Gives me a lot to “play” with. Gonna check out what the different positions do for me and my Ginny asap. Thanks!
Thank You! This information is priceless!
Great explanation
I like the thought of kneeling, I think that will help me with my trot (which I am struggling with!)
Exactly what I am looking for. Great tip. Gonna try this. Thank you. God bless you.
hello! I just wanted to say I hope you and your family stay safe in these scary times!
your a great instructor and lovely as well
thank you. the word kneeling down helps a lot, on how to apply the inner thigh method..
i am so glad that i found this channel!! i love love your videos and especially the topics! totally targeting my problems haha :)
i started riding last year at the tender age of 69. on my second trainer who is taking me back to all the foundations of a good seat. this is a strong point that she focuses on time and time again. and what a difference this has made!
You should make a video called "Ride Like A Pro" :) thank you so much I've learnt a lot from all your videos.
Thank you, very helpful!
Such clear explanations. Thank you.
Great video. Thank you
Informative video. Thanks for sharing tips
Thank you for this. I started playing polo recently and nearly had a really bad fall last time.
Love the "kneeling for prayer" visualization--it works! and agree inner thigh positioning is key to a stable and comfortable ride.
She never says "kneeling for prayer." She says "kneeling in the saddle." Interesting word association there!
you are absolutely brilliant, thank you!
Thank you that’s so helpful especially as I’m struggling riding the posting trot on a new school horse that’s got a completely different feel to the one I was originally riding and I was struggling with leg movement and placement
I just tried English for the first time ever today and this is really good info bc I was kinda ridding like I was in my western saddle
Very helpful thank you.
this is perfect for me as I fell twice this week,the first time I injured my thigh,and that led to my second fall which injured my face 😹😹thank you so much,you've helped me so much it's unbelievable
Wow, hope you are okay!
gilliangirl1 awww thank you,I am doing better now
This is a very helpful tip.
Thanks Callie.
Oh my gosh what a great instructional video. I’m almost 50,only ridden once since a teenager. I’m so inspired now. Thank you 😊
Wow, that's so encouraging to me! I thought I was the only one out there to consider learning at our age! I rode some in my mid 20s, but had to quit. I'm 46 now and am considering starting again. I'm not sure if I even physically can anymore, but I really want to. How is it going for you?
@@virglibrsaglove did you ever try?
@@virglibrsaglove * I mean since this comment was posted :)
Thanks so Mach for this vídeo Callie
very helpful thank you
This helpd me so much thanks
Very good video, great advice!
Another great explanation! My instructors tell me these things, but just in a different way. It may be that I’m home, relaxed and not in the saddle trying to take it all in at once, but your explanations on all your subjects just connect quicker, like the lightbulb moment. Hey, can you explain Quantum physics? I bet I’d understand it if you explained it! Thanks for all you do and looking forward.
I am having a class with horse riding!!~ and its actually expensive,, but wont be buying a horse i am getting one soon!!!
This video really helped
Thank you for this video it's hard to see those changes when you're in the saddle. You show me what it looks like when it's wrong really helps compared to how it should be.
where are you located? I absolutely love your teaching style. I've ridden with to many people who would get mad and start yelling, and it really puts a damper on things.
Best. Tip. Ever!❤️
Thank you so much❤
Stability at the canter is really helpful.I am going to go back to stable and relaxed- not braced- walking trot.
So helpful
Very nice... thanks
Thank you
thank you.
70 yo.
Taking my 3rd lesson tomorrow. I’m gonna try this👍
I just found your videos and I love them. Definitely going to use the tips to try and improve my own riding. Any recommendations on helping a rider who will not stretch their leg down? When riding she brings the leg up and in turn brings her heal up. Her knee also starts coming out from the saddle and her foot usually ends up too deep. Too me it looks like she need to stretch down through the leg and try and keep from letting her knee from creeping up. We have also tried bareback riding and riding on a lung line. I also put her in my old dressage saddle to make it easier for her to find a more up-right position.
Thank you so much. I have rheumatoid arthritis and a 15.3 hand quarter horse. Every time I ride, my knees are sore for a day or two after. I tend to shove my heels down when I ride, so I’m going to try this technique and see if it helps me with my knees.
awsome tip thankyou perfect
Great instruction!!!!!
Thanks so much, with my horse her trot and canter is really hard to balance because she’s super bouncy, I haven’t had her for too long and I’m just trying to get used to her gaits, this’ll help me out heaps.
NICE!!!
thank you !! 🙏