How can I...

[katie_and_toto]

How can I improve my lower leg? I find it hard to keep it still, mostly in trot and when jumping.

Not sure if I'm posting this in the right place

Thanks

 

[JoBo]

Not sure if you can jump in these, but would these help? Think I might try these!
http://www.yourhorse.co.uk/Gear-reviews/...wer-Leg-Straps/

 

[teapot]

lots of hacking in short/jump length stirrups - works a treat

 

[kerilli]

check that you aren't gripping at all with your knees. for a while, it can help to deliberately ride with knees and toes pointing out a bit, to get used to your weight dropping down into your heels, then, when that's a habit, gradually bring your toes forward again but keep knees relaxed. also, think of bringing the toes up rather than pushing the heels down, feet should be "tittupping" in stirrups all the time, not forced hard against them, as that makes the leg tight.
hope that helps a bit!

 

[katie_and_toto]

Thanks everyone

 

[Tiffany]

Try riding without stirrups when flat schooling or what about a lunge lesson?

 

[MandyMoo]

make sure;

a) your stirrups are the correct length
b) your not gripping with your knees

and i would also suggest what kerilli said tbh

xx