5 Tips for Great Riding Posture

We had some fun filming this video for you, but these five tips will make a big difference in not just your posture, but your effectiveness as a rider.

[lookingforsalehorses]

How can someone dislike your videos? Your energy and presence is so awesome! Have loved following your pages for years. Thx for the concise tips!

[foxfangs]

I really liked how you explained the relaxed heels thing. Most instructors just tell me "heels down" and then I tend to brace them and that makes me much more stiff but this really helped. Also love the costume!

[tjjurake]

I am an old lady now but I remember how uncomfortable riding lessons were for my body even when I was young, back in the day. Always being told heels down etc. but never told why. You are a wonderful teacher. A rare gem!

[Froby]

Wish I could lesson in person with you!! I definitely breath wrong a lot and I know I do. I’ve noticed the more consistent I am doing yoga and Pilates the more balanced I ride and I feel more at one with my horses

[BelleTeteRouge]

"Breathing to Your Belt" = diaphragmatic breathing. Excellent, excellent advice!

[pariahmouse]

Great tips, and it was adorable, too, haha!
The tip about riding on the flat of the thigh is something i have been focusing on, it has helped my leg position and it made me realize that I had been applying my calves more than necessary which took my knee away from the saddle...
My leg cues have been SO much more effective since focusing on that!
Thanks again, great stuff as always!

[cortuum]

Breathing to your belt will be very helpful to me.
Also, resting tights - I have a problem with them, always gipping too much.
I would love to have teacher as good as you ❤

[kathyboettcher]

This is a good one. I like the slightly different wording for the tips - steady eyes, resting thighs, etc.

[abbykoop]

The eyes and focus was very insightful for me, as my horse tends to be spooky, and I'm sure my eyes are darting around looking at everything. Looking forward to trying this on my next ride.

[cesarneri]

I will remember all, I loved it... (not much the breading one, it seems too much). Thank you

[sharonwells]

The breathing tip makes total sense, will try it later, thanks.

[pmwieland]

What an informative and entertaining video! I stopped riding due to covid but need too get back on the saddle.

[bethstaiano]

Thank you. Greasy elbows is an excellent tip! Happy Halloween.

[michelekanefsky]

So cute! Great tips as always-thank you! Breathing through the belt is where I need to focus!!

[pearlbailes]

Thank you, Callie,
for your clear explanations!

[katiem.turner]

Such good advice! Thank you for sharing !

[Cateret]

Thank you, best advice for a great riding posture😃

[nancyjb]

Soft ankles- wishing you and CRK training a very "spooky" and fun Halloween!!

[Kelly_Ben]

Love the resting thighs tip! And congrats on 100k subscribers!

[DutchIsraeli]

Haha love it!! Steady eyes for sure! I do tend to look around a lot! Thanks!