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Arniebear

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Does anybody have any bad habits they have picked up on over the years that they are struggling to shake off?! I have a couple! apprently playing polo for 3 yrs really didnt do my general flatwork and jumping position any good (although it was awesome fun!) im just wandering how do you get yourself out of these bad habits?! Im ok when my instructor is shouting at me dont do this, dont do that! But when im on my own i just revert back to them! I know im doing it but to me it feels right to me!! Help!!!
 
carrying my schooling whip out to the side every single time a car comes past... bad habbit i picked up a few ears ago when hacking on roads where drivers would force you into the verges and ditches down one road lanes...
 
I tend not to ride with whips, so for me its generally my riding position.... Although that whip thing sounds like it could work at perhaps keeping cars at a better distance?!
 
riding with with reins in one hand, dosnt matter if were plodding, galloping or jumping, and slumping! Basicaly I ride like im sat on my sofa unless my horse is throwing a fit!
 
I once got told a very useful tip that helped when my instructor wasn't around: Try to access your position everytime you go past the letter 'A' for example when schooling. Helps you remember not to slip into bad habits again :)
 
HorsesHavingFun said:
I once got told a very useful tip that helped when my instructor wasn't around: Try to access your position everytime you go past the letter 'A' for example when schooling. Helps you remember not to slip into bad habits again :)
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Sounds great - I'll have to try that tomorrow! My bad habits are not keeping my thumbs on top and moving my lower leg back a bit when I squeeze. Both really irritating but getting better I think, well they should be after being told about them for about 10 years! :o
 
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