I often struggle with incorrect arm position when riding, which affects my connection with the horse a lot. Often my elbows aren't bent/ aren't stuck to my side, my hands are too high, or I have piano hands. Its become such a hard to break habit and I would appreciate any tips that could help me fix these issues.

Dressage Rider Question

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LauR

Equestrian Inspirer

There is training Methods with small balls to make you more aware

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03/12/24-17:22

K H

Equestrian PRO

You should have a straight line from your elbows to the bit. Your elbows and wrist shouldn't be locked, but rather able to move with the horse- (think how your arms need to straighten and bend with posting the trot to stay quiet on the bit). As a parallel to the feeling, you always should be riding with closed fingers- but not clenched right? You wouldn't be able to really send cues if you're clenched and trying to slip rein would be harder to do. That type of form combined with looseness is where you want to be with your arm positioning. It's just practice- most of my lessons are "Lower your hands! Sit UP! Close your fingers!" I can hear my trainer now! 😂

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03/11/24-03:24

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