How to improve position? / Classical dressage inspiration

[stangs]

(Disclaimer: not a new user, just managed to forget old account’s password… and username…. and the password to the email I signed up with…)

I’ve noticed a real deterioration in my position recently, so whilst I’m saving up for some classical riding lessons, I thought I’d ask around for some recommendations in books/youtube videos/blogs/etc about getting the correct position, biomechanics and classical dressage.

In particular, does anyone know of any classical dressage riders that aren’t tall and/or slim? As much as watching Anja Beran brings me joy, I’d love to get inspiration from someone less perfectly built for riding. For context, I am built like a 12hh hw cob - the size of my bone would make a lot of Belgian draft breeders jealous

 

[soloequestrian]

Mary Wanless 'Ride with your mind' series is good (although better with real-life lessons).

 

[shortstuff99]

Look up Ritter Dressage, they do a lot of videos and free courses on things like this. Really good.

 

[peanut]

Following with interest. I really like Mary Wanless but could do with more help with my position.

 

[Zuzan]

Centred Riding books by Sally Swift are really good and I keep saying this but Pilates is one of the best things you can do to improve your position / riding .. and I would highly recommend one to one sessions.. the added bonus of pilates is it just plain good for you .. end of.

The other thing to try is lessons on the lunge without stirrups with a good instructor.

 

[NLPM]

I find Sylvia Loch books really helpful for position advice, I noticed a massive improvement immediately the first time I practised something after reading her explanations (I've still got a way to go though ).