rider position

Swinging legs are a frustrating problem. Not only are they unsightly, but swinging legs also have a detrimental impact on the effectiveness of your leg aids, your seat aids, and your overall balance in the saddle.

If you want to continue to move up the dressage levels, it's paramount that you have a stable lower leg in which you can give clear and accurate aids. 

So, in this podcast episode, we will explore why swinging legs are a problem, the reasons why your legs may be swinging, and how to correct this issue.

(Please note: This is an updated and expanded version of our previous 'How to Stop Your Legs From Swinging When Riding' episode)

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In order to use your legs correctly they must be in the correct position and it, therefore, follows that your stirrups must be the correct length.

If you have a balanced seat with your legs in the correct alignment, you will be able to give your horse more effective and more refined aids. This will enable your horse to stay in front of your leg as well as improve his responsiveness to both your legs and your seat.

So, in this podcast episode, we’re going to cover what is a correct dressage leg, what happens when your stirrups are too long or too short, how to establish the correct stirrup length, and how to lengthen your leg.

(Please note: This is an updated and expanded version of our previous 'How Long Should Your Stirrups Be?' episode)

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In this episode, we discuss some common rider problems together with tips on how to correct them.

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In this episode, we discuss the problems associated with gripping at the knees, as well as share a helpful exercise to help you correct this fault. 

If you would rather read the article on our blog, click here - https://howtodressage.com/for-the-rider/stop-gripping-knees/ 

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