Exercises For Horse Riders To Balance Your Seat

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video, I will show you some exercises for horse riders to balance your seat. These are exercises for beginner horse riders all the way through to the more advanced rider. We should all work on our dressage rider position and it should be part of dressage rider training. I committed to doing 5-10 minutes working on my own position each ride on my horse whilst warming him up and these core exercises for horse riders really helped my ability to control my position and therefore my horse. I hope they help you too.
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@BasicHorseTraining 3 жыл бұрын

If you are wanting to improve your riding commit to doing these every ride for 4-6 weeks then reassess how much you have improved! Prepare to be amazed. Let me know in the comments how you go I would love to hear 😀

@Eirliss 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! How do think, is it possible to learn the basics taking classes once a week for 6 month? I'm wondering whether I can have a stable seat before September..

@BasicHorseTraining 3 жыл бұрын

@@Eirliss sorry I missed this comment - I'm not sure how much you will improve as everybody is different BUT I can tell you that you will be much improved in 6 months and you will never regret working on your seat. It pays you back 100 fold. :)

@Eirliss 3 жыл бұрын

Basic Horse Training thank you!

@mercedehghahremani6514 4 ай бұрын

That was very useful thank you 😊

@Cathan1856 Жыл бұрын

You make them look easy, but am going to give it a go on a quieter horse that I ride. I think I’ll be in a walk for a bit first though 😅

@BasicHorseTraining Жыл бұрын

I think doing them on a quieter horse is the way to go. You need to be confident that you will be safe to be able to relax you muscles (and you mind)

@equine2020 4 ай бұрын

I was taught various methods of balance by my instructor. Balance is the foundation of good riding.

@lilsprite449 2 ай бұрын

So sweet the bond of you and this horse. “Don’t you be cheeky from a week off” made me smile

@donoteatmycookie Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I do have a trainer but he doesn't give me any balance lessons, but i feel like it would help and it's good to go back to the basics a bit :) ( i don't think that he knows most of these as well hahah) i've been struggling with some other stuff as well, so i've been binge watching your videos and they've really helped :) thank you!

@chandorequestrian 2 жыл бұрын

Saddle fit for women vs men is crucial! It has a lot to do with the "turning out" of the toe

@MrDandelio Ай бұрын

Awesome Thank u ❤🎉

@lisangai712 2 жыл бұрын

You are truly brilliant in explaining the concepts and making them easy to understand! Pls keep these great videos coming!

@BasicHorseTraining 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm glad you like them!

@TPWK216 3 ай бұрын

I learned the hempfhling method. Wich i found very relaxing and helpful. You do not jump (at all) in the saddle and you learn not to not squeze your legs to not fall off. Basically you drop your hip every time the horse moves the front leg. You relaxes your leg (just let them hang) And all the bumpiness you take up in your stomach so it works like a shock absorber. I learned this bareback since my horse has a very big trot and his back moves all type of direction. It took me 3 years to learn but now ill prefere to do the dressagetraining without saddle. It gives me so much more contact with the horse and he really like it, we do piaff, canter in one place and passage. The feeling is amazing. With not a saddle i mean i do have a sheappad with an extra sheappad under to protect his back.

@amandafrench8047 Жыл бұрын

Thank you lady :)

@skywild4023 5 ай бұрын

Wonderful

@brentonkelly3780 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated

@BasicHorseTraining 11 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@birdy5548 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant lesson Josie,I’m going to give those exercises a go.

@BasicHorseTraining 3 жыл бұрын

I hope they help you as much as they helped me. Remember that repetition is the key. Do 5 minutes every ride rather than one big lesson on this and then no more work on it for a week. I would love to hear how you go 😊

@chloel7224 3 жыл бұрын

This is extremely useful, I've been struggling with my seat and posture. Particularly toes coming out and leaning forward to the point I can't feel my seat bones. Thank you ❤

@BasicHorseTraining 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@myworldautistic6839 7 ай бұрын

This is AWESOME!!

@BasicHorseTraining 7 ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it 😊

@Just1MoreMakes4 2 жыл бұрын

So good! I have never been fortunate enough to have a horse of my own, but have always enjoyed being around them when I can. I recently found a small trail riding facility near where I live so I’ve started just doing 90-minute western pleasure trail rides every week or so. I don’t ride the same horse every time and obviously as trail horses they have LOTS of different riders of varying skill levels each week too, which isn’t conducive to a lot of progress for me BUT we always start with a 20-minute walk through the woods and every time I try to take inventory of my position and balance on whatever horse I’m on. I’ve noticed that my right ankle tends to do its own thing too - almost always with toes down 🤦🏻‍♀️ - so I love seeing these different exercises. I have definitely found my seat bones and when a horse is particularly responsive to them I get a little giddy! Now I know I need to work on my thigh position, particularly on the right. They have everything from a Norwegian Fjord to a Belgian and everything in between so it’s been quite interesting to take notice of how I sit differently on each and how I need to adjust accordingly. Thanks for all the tips!

@BasicHorseTraining 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed them. Thank you so much for leaving me a lovely reply 😊

@daniellajung9421 Жыл бұрын

The best !!!

@BasicHorseTraining Жыл бұрын

☺️

@velvet.vampyre 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Josie! I have struggled with getting myself back on my horse since I had a bad fall almost three years ago. I can’t afford lessons right now to get my confidence back, but I feel like teachings like this can help me so much. I am going to try this. I have scoliosis so I don’t know if I can find my balance in the same way as everyone else, but maybe with this I can learn to feel safe and in control of my ride and start enjoying the ride again. Charlie thanks you, too.

@BasicHorseTraining 3 жыл бұрын

Coming off really does knock your confidence doesn’t it. Especially if you are a little older and not 6 foot tall and bulletproof anymore . Work at your own pace Savannah and remember we are supposed to enjoy riding so just stretch the boundaries of your fear don’t try to push yourself too much.

@briiigiiijaureguiii Жыл бұрын

AAAAAAAAAHHH!!!! YOU MAKE ME SO HAPPY!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!! 🙏🫀🙏🫀🙏🫀🙏🫀🙏

@BasicHorseTraining Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 😊😊

@debracarriere9051 Ай бұрын

Wow Josie, that is impressive! Especially at canter with your knees up in canter. I'm afraid I'd fall off, so please, tell me where your contact is - tail bone or sits? I'm doing these same exercises (add behind back, on head) in walk- trot on longe - I see the benefits for developing an independent seat and love it; 6 weeks, huh??!!

@BasicHorseTraining 27 күн бұрын

It is probably between the two for that particular exercise. If I can do it you can too. Start at walk and then trot before you move to canter. Try one leg at a time and hang on to some mane, the front of the saddle or a neck strap so you aren't nervous and let go as you find your balance. Try them for six weeks and I know you will never regret it. 😊

@fazzatubez3644 Жыл бұрын

Well demonstrated. Thank you

@BasicHorseTraining Жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@trick_biscuit7424 11 ай бұрын

Horse yoga/Pilates!

@katessundayviolin5486 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Josie! It's supremely helpful and inspiring. Do you have any recommendations for core strengtheners to do while not riding?

@BasicHorseTraining Жыл бұрын

Thank you ... Pilates is probably the best thing you can do to help your core Kate. 😊

@sharonholmes8097 2 жыл бұрын

I have a few questions! 1. How do u ride a horse that is seat trained? ( When the horse listens / feels the movement of your legs, and not leaning back.) I’m not exactly sure how to ask that.Lol! 2. What your advice be for beginners who are thinking about starting their own thing with horses???

@BasicHorseTraining 2 жыл бұрын

Sharon I cant answer your first question without writing War & Peace lol and I would be happy to answer your second one if you will just explain what you mean by "there own thing with horses". Not too sure what you mean - what thing?