Upper-Level Rider Biomechanics Part 1
Rider Position and Aids
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18m
Stephany starts by watching the rider moving on the horse at a walk in both directions. This rider is a USDF silver medalist aboard a third level Arabian stallion who also events. Stephany helps tweak the rider position to help relax some of her high tone so that she is even more effective.
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Upper-Level Rider Biomechanics Part 3
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Upper-Level Rider Biomechanics Part 4
They finish their ride with some canter work. Stephany explains that a high tone rider needs to find a way to engage the muscles to work for her. At the same time, the rider needs to be able to release some tension so it doesn't work against her. Stephany reminds us that creating muscle memory to...
