Improve Your Hands - 3 Simple Hacks That Work

Did you know that you will have no chance of getting your horse on the bit unless you have a supple elastic contact with your horse's mouth? The only way to have this contact is to have "good hands". Good hands are something you can develop and in this video, I show you 3 hacks to help you improve your hands. These are horse riding tips for the beginner or even the intermediate rider. I am always looking for tips and tricks to help me develop as a rider and I'm sure you are two.

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[BasicHorseTraining]

Developing "Good Hand" is the best thing you can do for yourself and your horse. It takes time and practice but it is so worthwhile! I hope this video helps you. 🙂

[crgutman]

Wow - this was so helpful for me! I watched this video last night and rode today, and the difference was extraordinary. Sassy was so comfortable on the bit, and we had the best ride we've ever had. Thank you!

[sassduffin]

Old rhyme : "keep your head and your heart up, your hands and your heels down, your knees keep close to your ponies side and your elbows keep close to your own.". Can't remember where l learnt it as l was about six or seven, very much horse orientated, riding lessons, books and more books.

I love your videos, fantastic info. I am joining your "not perfect" but striving for perfection what kind of logo we can create 😂❤

[Epagerussell]

I just returned to riding as an adult, and I have to say I appreciate your videos so much! Definitely the clearest and most informative explanations I've heard, even after a handful of in person trainers!

[irinab]

Thank you for all your videos Josie!
I watch so often that when I ask my three year old if she wants to ride our horse, she's says "No, I want to ride Spider" 😍🤣

[dainne_]

I discovered your channel just recently and your videos are so useful! Clear, straight to the point and with practical demonstrations on the horse. Thank you for the work that goes into making them!

[lindav]

This one is chock full of information. I especially love the third point and I really really really need this. Thank you so much ! I am going to do these.

[ricksherman]

I love this analogy of a mobile phone cutting out... Constant but gentle pressure. Great advice 🐎. My horse is very sensitive so she'll only needs just the lightest of touch on her bit. The only time I keep it a bit slack is when we are trail riding where I'm mostly just giving her subtle leg cues. Love your videos. Thank you

[ForeverBrooklyn]

Even though I ride western, maybe these tips will improve my hand position! Thank you, I love your videos!

[benitascott]

I'm watching this again Josie, because I'm really trying to develop contact - well connection, with my horse, currently in training. Learning dressage together for the 1st time (& I'm 50+ on a little Arab mare used to being bitless!!)!! We're trying & I'm searching for the clarity, the learnable skills, that will give me the game changing outcome!! Your style & the specifics of your content, are really helpful! Thanks again Josie. I love your videos 😍🙏

[janetemmerson]

Great video. Excellent tips. Although I did already knpw them, my hands are bad, your reminder is very timely, thank you. Its like still have to remind myself to sit up and look up. Oh how I hate those unhelpful habits x

[katiehope]

Love this! I have the same problem with my left hand. It’s shocking! Will try to remember these tips!

[christinafragis]

Thanks for the great tips Josie! Great reminders there!

[fionaoliphant]

So helpful! As a beginner older rider it is so useful to learn these things off the horse. Great video 😊

[katarzynarudnicka]

Thank you so much! Verry easy and verry helpfull exersises ❤

[victorianorris]

This is exactly what we are working on with my trainer!

[briiigiiijaureguiii]

Thank you so much for this!
I started watching a few other videos and could not get through them.
Their voices were paining me.
You have a lovely voice and tone and the info is wonderful.
Much appreciated! 🫀

[michelekanefsky]

These are great tips! Thank you! Along the same lines of having good hands, I see that you wear gloves and I’ve been told that I should wear them to steady the feel of the rein & to stop the rein from slipping. Would you discuss the pros and cons of wearing gloves?

[shannonclendon]

Can’t wait to try this. I watched video of myself and I was horrified! Cant wait to see if this makes a difference!

[lolabannister]

Thankyou this was a really helpful video xx