luckyhorseshoe
Well-Known Member
Hand position is something that so many riders struggle with, and is a real key to being effective and sitting properly, for sure. One thing I've found in teaching is how many riders allow their reins to get longer and longer, losing any true connection, but without realising it is happening. I think this is a mixture of a bad hand position and a lack of core stability (being pulled forward out of the saddle). If the hand isn't in a good position and the thumb held properly, the reins will pull through unless the rider grips - which then stiffens the elbow and shoulder.
My hand position naughty is letting them come too high.![]()
HS - Have you spoken to my trainer recently, that was what we were discussing last.....not letting me lose connection, through slipping reins!