You may not even know it yet but you are systematically Demiystifying dressage for the greater good! You are generous of spirit and will make a difference in the riding lives of many ! Loved every single thing about this video. THANK YOU!!!!
@Michelle - 👍 So well said! The only thing I would like to add is that not only is Alicia helping so many riders - but she is equally helping the horses ♥️🐎♥️. So many riders use pressure with almost no release, but also, hopefully will reduce the amount of riders kicking (incessantly) horses or even worse, the 'dinosaurs' who still use a crop because they have failed to help their horse understand what they're asking for! Bless you for all of this wonderful education.
Your excitement is catchy. It really gives me the energy to give everything a try and this banana thing really works. I have just cantered at a jump because I felt I could control the request to canter and my turns in canter so much better now. Our canter stride is also far more controlled and less flat, it is so comfortable. Thank you and please don’t stop sharing. Your style makes you so relatable especially for me as a less experienced person. It’s all in the details.
I’m new here and I LOVE your videos. I’m 30 years into this industry on the western side and I have always known I need to learn more from the dressage side to up my horsemanship. You are an answer to literal prayers asking for God to send me what I need to know ❤
Thank you so much and welcome to our RUclips channel! I'm glad to hear that the videos have been helpful to you in your riding! We wish you all the best journey x
Such an important lesson for anyone dealing with an OTTB. They are so used to racing & training in just one direction that they really need help & strength to help them from leaning in.
@@YourRidingSuccess - yes, so true. Kind of like left or right handed people! I have always noticed ( maybe I'm wrong ) that horses are usually stronger on one side.
OMG this actually worked, all this time I was told to put weight on the other side so falling in and out was made worse. Picturing the banana really helped to remember too. Thank you for this amazing video
This is such a critical component to dressage and one that I think is overlooked with the focus more on the hands or the legs, and the seat aid can be such a subtle aid yet so important and so effective. Thank you again for providing a vid focused on this topic as it is a building block that cannot be underestimated.
I didn’t really thought about it but you explain it in such a good way, my trainer always said the opposite thing that I should sit outside to bend my horse properly which worked excellent on my horse, really interesting and I’m going to try it at home!
omg why did I wait so long to get to this video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEST explanation of the falling in on the circle and then why you shouldn't lean to the outside, which is what i do to help "balance" but ultimately ruins the circle. Thanks YRS!!!!!!
I tried this yesterday when riding and wow! What a difference! I didn’t feel like I was having to shove his rib cage over to get bend through his body and our leg yields were much smoother!
i cant tell you how much this has changed everything about how i ride!! i have a wibbly wobbly green bean and in the last 2 weeks we have become SO MUCH STRAIGHTER....love what youre doing!
I just had an aha moment my old horse used to lean so far in. I didn't realise that counter balancing the weight made it easier for her to lean more I would have had less falling on the circle at canter. Thank you for the 🍌 insight. Cool analogy. Nic 😊
It works . I kept saying during my ride Banana Banana to remind myself where to sit . And did the same with the motorcycle / train track analogy .. my ride was sooooo much better today . So thankful for you guys . I know I’m a little late with the comment . Just catching up on all of the wonderful videos . Please keep them Coming 🙏🏻
Alicia you explain things so well. You’re giving me hope. I ride PSG on one of my boys but I seriously have been thinking of going to trail riding full time. You inspire me. I will keep it going.
You are an incredible teacher! You are so helpful breaking down each step into the why and how’s like no-one else I’ve ever heard and making it make sense. Dressage is so intricate but this is giving me hope that I can do it after all if I can learn all these steps and implement them into my riding.Thank you so much! :D
So glad you enjoyed the video!! I can hear how determined you are to progress in your riding and I hope you can try out this technique on your next ride x
I'm just starting out with dressage training. These videos are really helping me get my head around concepts and giving me encouragement to try things. Thank you
Your train track analogy was a changer for me learning canter - I keep my hands down so much better now and control the transition so much better, improving so much more without worrying about it - thank you 🙏🏻 xx
Alicia, thank you for the amazing video these last few weeks. Your explanations are so well articulated and perfect elementary demonstrations. You are systematically providing a college level course on dressage theory via this platform. All of my equine career has been with heavy hitches and reining/cow horses. Past 4 years my training interest has diverted to dressage with a very very athletic draft. That being said, I live and breath training and your videos will strike a thought about something I am working through, even with my hitch horses, like no one else on this platform. You are a blessing to so many working regularly without a coach.
Amazing help. I stumbled across your videos recently and they are helping me tremendously!!! My horse falls in going to the right and I definitely lean out and try to hold him out which never works!! Sitting to the inside of the banana, in the hole, is helping so much!!
Love this! Have you been watching the pilates videos also for learning how to control your body better? In case you missed it, Alicia is running a free pilates class later today, here is the link to register if you haven't already bit.ly/3CM0LEF
Waou another epiphany ..i was confused with the banana but when you've described the distribution of the weight and our job is to somewhat compensate... it was like " but of course" ! it's like a system of "balance" if he leans on one side , the rider needs to "slightly compensate" on the other side for the equilibrium .. or perhaps i am getting it all wrong as i am a little lost with the "hole" analogy and the banana 🤔 You're a born teacher Alicia and a delightful one : breaking it down this way , it's brillant
I was like wth how can countermoving my saat towards the outside can make it easier for the horse the fall in ? But that leaning back while holding onto something analogy explained it all. I feel enlightened :)
Tell Toby his edits (or perhaps your edits) are well done, very cute and quite hilarious. We need more friendly tutelage these days- Keeps us engaged and feeling good about our learning 🎉 Thank you for BEING you! 🎉 Hugs from HSV AL USA. ❤ 🚀
This is so informative. Gives me a new perspective for why I have never managed to understand all the different lateral movements. Can't wait to try this out on different horses. Thank you for sharing all these tips and tricks. It has helped my riding allot in a short amount of time.
This is such an easy way to think of this and was really explained well. I love things I can visualize while I'm trying to understand the technical reasons for things :)
@@YourRidingSuccess There have been a lot of really helpful videos on this channel through the years, and I think the new content is also going to help a lot of people with both their riding and their horsekeeping. I'd love to hear your thoughts on dealing with riding fear. However I think my very favourite video has to be the announcement of the big contest. A lot of people struggle to afford to be able to ride, or don't have access in their area to the quality of horse/instructor they want. Not only do I believe this channel should and can reach a million subscribers, but if we can do it together, there's one person on this earth whose riding dream will come true. I think that's so exciting and moving. I hope they'll let us see some of their journey but even if they don't, just knowing that someone out there will be so lucky and happy and excited makes me happy. I'm so excited for whoever it is. If I have to pick one of the videos of normal content, then I'll go with Horse Banana. It's such a helpful and simple way to improve technical skill and understanding. I'm excited to give it a try next ride. I tend to fuss too much with my hands, but horses have always responded really well to my intent and my weight. My dream is to be one of those riders with no bridle and no stirrups, haha :P
Love this reply! It is great to see someone else as passionate about growing the channel as what we are! And we couldn't agree more - it will be so exciting to see someone's riding dreams come true!
@@YourRidingSuccess Everyone in the community is excited for the channel to grow and everyone seems to be loving the new content. I'm so happy that things are going so well all around :)
Can wait to try that excercise to half pass to leg yield, not sure why I've never thought of it lol. Great excercise 😊 love that your teaching the banana one of the 1st things I was taught when I 1st started dressage at 12 yrs old and helped me understand steering and bend so much better 😊 and its always in my mind after all this time lol 😂
Your so awesome, thank you. I understand the banana I'm just struggling to get myself there but practice makes perfect. Keep up the great content. Boom lol x
Yes keep practicing and watch the pilates videos as they will help you control where your body should be. Are you coming to Alicia's pilates class? If you haven't registered yet here is the link bit.ly/3CM0LEF
I’m a new older rider (I won’t mention my age and I could sort of follow along but I think the banana and what it represents could’ve been better described at the f beginning is as some times you have it flat and somethings up. You also say to sit to the the inside again as a beginner I’m not sure I follower, do mean sit more heavily to one side or to physically move your butt to the other side of the saddle. Maybe sitting on a saddle that’s not on a horse may have helped us novices a bit more. I’ll watch again on a few more months and maybe it’ll make more sense .
Hi there! If you stay tuned this week we are releasing another video which includes exercises off the horse and this should help with your understanding. The best way is to subscribe and then you will not miss the video when it comes out x
I love your video's, I have been waiting for your information for a good thirty years. If I had a trainer like you I would have been so much further trained. Where Are you locked can take lessons . Well I know that’s a fantastic dream but keep me thinking. Thanks love your way!
Excellent explanation as always, my horse leans on the outside rein going to the left, she puts all her weight on this rein and try's to bend her head to the left to much, the only thing i can do is is give her a light rein so it does not deaden my arm, any suggestion or maybe a video on this, thanks 😁 this does improve as the lesson progresses but any suppling exercise advice would be greatly appreciated
Hi there! good question, what this means is the horse is leaning more heavy on the right shoulder, so you may need to use some counter flexion when going to the left so you essentially straighten out the horse. Watch this Mowgley playlist and especially watch the early work in the round yard and then the work in the arena and all through these videos it shows you how to supple a horse that is not even (Mowgley also looks too much left and leans a bit right shoulder) ruclips.net/p/PLilNDMqFJS_CVtqt5n2YyQRerenQr-XKQ
Hi Peter, when cantering you need to sit to the inside and if the horse is falling out that means the horses outside shoulder is not upright and in balance. Try checking if the horses head is in the middle of its chest and all 4 feet have the same weight.
Dear Alicia Thank you so much for the banana analogy. So kind and thoughtful xxx I have had the privilege of riding a horse in half pass... but he did it because he had been trained and for him the cue was in our arena position!! When I tried without that cue, to see if I could initiate the move myself it was unclear where I should apply my leg. Trainer couldn't desctibe it either as was from another discipline but had taught himself these 'add ons'. I was so grateful for the experience I didn't want to be too demanding. As one of your on-line students I've noticed how you, and Natasha before you, have been willing to be so precise and generous. So I wondered if yku would possibly consider adding in the formal language too??? Such as apply the leg in the direction of desired travel. So for example a bend to the left of the horse (banana) you sit in the hole (?) with both horse and rider rib cage open on the right but you apply pressire with the left leg to move to the right and make no leg contact with the right leg (the outside leg??) in crossing the arena in half pass from left to right.... Is that correct??? Just checking in to ensure I've understood you correctly...!!!??? Thank you soooooo much xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
You may not even know it yet but you are systematically Demiystifying dressage for the greater good! You are generous of spirit and will make a difference in the riding lives of many ! Loved every single thing about this video. THANK YOU!!!!
Absolutely. 😃🤯🤯🤯🤯
Oh Michelle this is such a nice comment and really makes it all so worthwhile 💕
@@YourRidingSuccess I’m going to try and get up at fricken 6am tomorrow. Just saying…
@Michelle - 👍 So well said! The only thing I would like to add is that not only is Alicia helping so many riders - but she is equally helping the horses ♥️🐎♥️. So many riders use pressure with almost no release, but also, hopefully will reduce the amount of riders kicking (incessantly) horses or even worse, the 'dinosaurs' who still use a crop because they have failed to help their horse understand what they're asking for! Bless you for all of this wonderful education.
I really love all these food analogies 🥰 so relatable ❤ bananas for the win!
Finally!!! Someone explained it in a way a novice can understand!!!
Wow this made me understand how to sit on my horse a lot easier. I can’t wait to apply what I learn here on my horse. Thank you 🙏
So glad it helped x
Your excitement is catchy. It really gives me the energy to give everything a try and this banana thing really works. I have just cantered at a jump because I felt I could control the request to canter and my turns in canter so much better now. Our canter stride is also far more controlled and less flat, it is so comfortable. Thank you and please don’t stop sharing. Your style makes you so relatable especially for me as a less experienced person. It’s all in the details.
Love this feedback! Also great to read the ways it is helping you x
The banana is such a brilliant way of explaining this. Even my seven year old daughter understands this now.
How amazing! Love this, thank you!
Einstein once said "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough".
the fact that this explanation made so much sense blows my mind
LOVE this xx
A Wonderful Video
Glad you enjoyed it!
I don't ride English but this information is invaluable for balance in every discipline!
Love it! So glad you found this useful x
I’m new here and I LOVE your videos. I’m 30 years into this industry on the western side and I have always known I need to learn more from the dressage side to up my horsemanship. You are an answer to literal prayers asking for God to send me what I need to know ❤
Thank you so much and welcome to our RUclips channel! I'm glad to hear that the videos have been helpful to you in your riding! We wish you all the best journey x
Such a brilliant analogy the banana! Thanks for the greatest tip ever Alicia!
We think it is the greatest tip ever too! x
Such an important lesson for anyone dealing with an OTTB. They are so used to racing & training in just one direction that they really need help & strength to help them from leaning in.
Absolutely! And even horses that are not OTTB can be one sided and we need to work on suppleness to ensure they are even on both reins.
@@YourRidingSuccess - yes, so true. Kind of like left or right handed people! I have always noticed ( maybe I'm wrong ) that horses are usually stronger on one side.
Oh my gosh. I can't wait for my next ride. This just made everything click.
Super!! Tell us how you go!!
Thank you for this great analogy idea!!!❤ My seat has been off, and this is the trick I've needed!!❤❤❤😊
OMG this actually worked, all this time I was told to put weight on the other side so falling in and out was made worse. Picturing the banana really helped to remember too. Thank you for this amazing video
Super!! Glad it went well for you xx
Wow this is a game changer! Thanks Alicia for explaining in a way that even a beginner can understand.
Thank you for the great feedback x
This is such a critical component to dressage and one that I think is overlooked with the focus more on the hands or the legs, and the seat aid can be such a subtle aid yet so important and so effective. Thank you again for providing a vid focused on this topic as it is a building block that cannot be underestimated.
Great feedback! Thank you! So glad you are loving it ✨
I didn’t really thought about it but you explain it in such a good way, my trainer always said the opposite thing that I should sit outside to bend my horse properly which worked excellent on my horse, really interesting and I’m going to try it at home!
I'm glad I could provide some helpful information for you! Good luck with your training! x
omg why did I wait so long to get to this video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BEST explanation of the falling in on the circle and then why you shouldn't lean to the outside, which is what i do to help "balance" but ultimately ruins the circle. Thanks YRS!!!!!!
You are welcome! So glad to help! x
I tried this yesterday when riding and wow! What a difference! I didn’t feel like I was having to shove his rib cage over to get bend through his body and our leg yields were much smoother!
Yes!! This is what it is all about x
you have such a great way of explaining things in a broken down simple manner. looking forward to the next video!
So glad you love it! If you subscribe to our channel you will receive notifications when we release new videos 💕
Wow!! Thank you so much for the simple explanation that makes so much sense and yes a definite AHA!! Moment
Glad it was helpful! 🤩
i cant tell you how much this has changed everything about how i ride!! i have a wibbly wobbly green bean and in the last 2 weeks we have become SO MUCH STRAIGHTER....love what youre doing!
Love this!! Thanks for the feedback on how amazing you are doing!!
I just had an aha moment my old horse used to lean so far in. I didn't realise that counter balancing the weight made it easier for her to lean more I would have had less falling on the circle at canter. Thank you for the 🍌 insight.
Cool analogy.
Nic 😊
Glad it is helping you to have some "ah ha" moments!!!
Once again, another invaluable teaching video 👏 Alicia, you are a Superstar! Your energy and passion are contagious! Thank you 💗
Thank you so much x
All the topics that were covered in the video - all this is very important to know!!!
Thank you 🙏🏻
Exelently educational! Wonderful work by both of you! 🙌🙌🙌
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Thank you :)
It works . I kept saying during my ride Banana Banana to remind myself where to sit . And did the same with the motorcycle / train track analogy .. my ride was sooooo much better today . So thankful for you guys . I know I’m a little late with the comment . Just catching up on all of the wonderful videos . Please keep them
Coming 🙏🏻
Thank you Annett, more to come! xx
Thank you!🙏Love that analogy…
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I’m such a visual learner and this is perfect for me! 😆🤓❤️I’m learning more from you than anyone ever! You are awesome! 🙌
Wow this is so lovely to read thank you Michele
Your an amazing teacher and rider and love your enthusiasm 🥰
Thank you 🤩
Live the moving the bum slightly works great with my horse. Tried it and was amazed what it did!!!
Wow!! Glad this technique worked well for you x
You are a very good instructor! I love how you use analogies! Your describe easy to visualize. Thank you so much!
YAY! Thanks for watching, so glad you enjoyed it x
Alicia you explain things so well. You’re giving me hope. I ride PSG on one of my boys but I seriously have been thinking of going to trail riding full time. You inspire me. I will keep it going.
We love the banana analogy!! Are you a member of our Dressage Institute program?
You are an incredible teacher! You are so helpful breaking down each step into the why and how’s like no-one else I’ve ever heard and making it make sense. Dressage is so intricate but this is giving me hope that I can do it after all if I can learn all these steps and implement them into my riding.Thank you so much! :D
So glad you enjoyed the video!! I can hear how determined you are to progress in your riding and I hope you can try out this technique on your next ride x
I'm just starting out with dressage training. These videos are really helping me get my head around concepts and giving me encouragement to try things. Thank you
I love these videos they are also funny like when the dog came up to the camera or the Banana in heaven the humor makes them so enjoyable!!
Haha so glad you enjoy our sense of humour as well as the learning!!
Your train track analogy was a changer for me learning canter - I keep my hands down so much better now and control the transition so much better, improving so much more without worrying about it - thank you 🙏🏻 xx
Great to hear! Thanks so much for sharing Jules! Love that you are learning so much!
Awesome analogy & rationale. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Alicia, thank you for the amazing video these last few weeks. Your explanations are so well articulated and perfect elementary demonstrations. You are systematically providing a college level course on dressage theory via this platform. All of my equine career has been with heavy hitches and reining/cow horses. Past 4 years my training interest has diverted to dressage with a very very athletic draft. That being said, I live and breath training and your videos will strike a thought about something I am working through, even with my hitch horses, like no one else on this platform. You are a blessing to so many working regularly without a coach.
This is such a lovely comment! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, comments like this make it all worthwhile x
What a fabulous analogy!!
Happy you loved it!
this inspired me soo much thank you!! #harlow
perfect!!
@@YourRidingSuccess omg did i win!!
We are still yet to announce the winner! Stay tuned x
Can‘t wait to test this!
YAY! How exciting! x
I love all of your visuals because they actually make sense. Thank you! Can't wait to try!
Thanks, Jenel!! We can't wait to hear about it xx
This is so amazing! Thank you for all the helpful information!
You are so welcome! x
Amazing help. I stumbled across your videos recently and they are helping me tremendously!!! My horse falls in going to the right and I definitely lean out and try to hold him out which never works!! Sitting to the inside of the banana, in the hole, is helping so much!!
Wow!! So great to hear! Thanks heaps for sharing!! ❤
LOVE THIS
This definitely combined with some memories I have of feeling like I'm sitting in the "right" position but without realizing why/how.
Love this! Have you been watching the pilates videos also for learning how to control your body better? In case you missed it, Alicia is running a free pilates class later today, here is the link to register if you haven't already bit.ly/3CM0LEF
Life changing video!
Thank you!
Waou another epiphany ..i was confused with the banana but when you've described the distribution of the weight and our job is to somewhat compensate... it was like " but of course" ! it's like a system of "balance" if he leans on one side , the rider needs to "slightly compensate" on the other side for the equilibrium .. or perhaps i am getting it all wrong as i am a little lost with the "hole" analogy and the banana 🤔 You're a born teacher Alicia and a delightful one : breaking it down this way , it's brillant
Thank you so much :)
Another wonderful video with easy to understand explanations for what we need to do! Thanks you so much!
My pleasure! 🤩
I keep re-watching all your videos and each time am reminded of something else to use in my training . Of course you are a huge help and inspiration!
Wow, thank you! xx
I was like wth how can countermoving my saat towards the outside can make it easier for the horse the fall in ? But that leaning back while holding onto something analogy explained it all. I feel enlightened :)
Glad you can see how it helps you x
This was so helpful!!
So glad you enjoyed the video so much!!!
Wow this was so educational thank you
So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching x
We keep referring to the banana since you first mentioned it and this video was a great clarification thankyou 🥰
Love this!!! Love hearing how much it is helping you x
Thank you so much for sharing this it makes perfect sense 🤗👍👌🙏Yes I have subscribed you deserve it 👏❤️😍
Thanks and welcome xx
Thanks so much for this video
You are so welcome!
Tell Toby his edits (or perhaps your edits) are well done, very cute and quite hilarious. We need more friendly tutelage these days- Keeps us engaged and feeling good about our learning 🎉 Thank you for BEING you! 🎉 Hugs from HSV AL USA. ❤ 🚀
Banana!!! Haha just get this analogy in my head!
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This is so informative. Gives me a new perspective for why I have never managed to understand all the different lateral movements. Can't wait to try this out on different horses. Thank you for sharing all these tips and tricks. It has helped my riding allot in a short amount of time.
So lovely to hear Jeanette 🤩
Thank you for posting
You're welcome xx
I’m so excited to find you and your wonderful information 👍🐴👏🙋♀️
Yay! Thank you!
Wonderful description. Thank you so much. Will picture that banana. 👏🏼👏🏼
Yes!!! Hopefully it help you while you are riding!
This is such an easy way to think of this and was really explained well. I love things I can visualize while I'm trying to understand the technical reasons for things :)
Thank you 🙏🏻 So far, which is your favourite video?
@@YourRidingSuccess There have been a lot of really helpful videos on this channel through the years, and I think the new content is also going to help a lot of people with both their riding and their horsekeeping. I'd love to hear your thoughts on dealing with riding fear. However I think my very favourite video has to be the announcement of the big contest. A lot of people struggle to afford to be able to ride, or don't have access in their area to the quality of horse/instructor they want. Not only do I believe this channel should and can reach a million subscribers, but if we can do it together, there's one person on this earth whose riding dream will come true. I think that's so exciting and moving. I hope they'll let us see some of their journey but even if they don't, just knowing that someone out there will be so lucky and happy and excited makes me happy. I'm so excited for whoever it is.
If I have to pick one of the videos of normal content, then I'll go with Horse Banana. It's such a helpful and simple way to improve technical skill and understanding. I'm excited to give it a try next ride. I tend to fuss too much with my hands, but horses have always responded really well to my intent and my weight. My dream is to be one of those riders with no bridle and no stirrups, haha :P
Love this reply! It is great to see someone else as passionate about growing the channel as what we are! And we couldn't agree more - it will be so exciting to see someone's riding dreams come true!
@@YourRidingSuccess Everyone in the community is excited for the channel to grow and everyone seems to be loving the new content. I'm so happy that things are going so well all around :)
Fabulous insights - that banana analogy is great hank you
My pleasure x
This makes so much sense! Very helpful thank you
You're so welcome!
Thank you! Love your enthusiasm!!
You are so welcome!
Thankyou I love the videos
Lots to learn 💕😆
So glad you enjoyed it xx
This is super helpful! Such a great analogy with using the banana! Thank you so much Alicia!!!!
You're so welcome!
Love it. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
You just have such a knack to make it simple!! Thank you again for another amazing video!! It makes so much sense!! 😘😘❤
Yay! Glad you love it!
You’re on fire and have my ❤
Thank you Brenda!! ❤
Thank you so much for sharing this golden nugget of information. Can't wait to use this in my riding :D
Can't wait to hear how you go!
This is such an amazingly clear explanation! Thank you! 👍🏻
You're very welcome!
Great video again Alicia!! Thank you❤❤
Thanks for watching! 💕
Thank you so much for your videos!! They are so helpful and I can see success in such a short amount of time!!!
what was the part of this video that you found the most useful?
Can wait to try that excercise to half pass to leg yield, not sure why I've never thought of it lol. Great excercise 😊 love that your teaching the banana one of the 1st things I was taught when I 1st started dressage at 12 yrs old and helped me understand steering and bend so much better 😊 and its always in my mind after all this time lol 😂
You got this!
@YourRidingSuccess I rode today with alot of things uve watched in your videos today and wow I got a very positive result with my boy. So happy. 😀
Excellent!
Many thanks!
Amazing! Very clear explanation! I will try to use it for sure! Thank you very much
Glad you found it helpful x
Wow, this is amazing! Thank you for such a simple visual way to understand where to sit, "inside banana"!
It works doesn't it!!!
Love the banana 🍌 visual! Makes the aids so intuitive thinking “banana” 😃😃😃
Yay!! So glad you enjoyed the banana technique!! Can't wait for you to try out this exercise xx
@@YourRidingSuccess I’ll let you know !
Bloody amazing. You are epic 🍀💚🍀💚💜💚💜💚🇮🇪
Thank you 🙏🏻
This is amazing! Thank you!
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This is awesome. Thank you
Thank you x
So good.....
Makes sense 🤔
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Thx sooo muuucchh!! I LOVE u . I LOVE Georgie, Wessel, Mowgly and all the others. Thx for being this amazing❤❤👏👏😍😍👏👏❤#harlow
You're welcome! x
Amazing!
Thank you! Cheers!
Amazing explanation
Thanks!
Your so awesome, thank you. I understand the banana I'm just struggling to get myself there but practice makes perfect. Keep up the great content. Boom lol x
Yes keep practicing and watch the pilates videos as they will help you control where your body should be. Are you coming to Alicia's pilates class? If you haven't registered yet here is the link bit.ly/3CM0LEF
I love your enthusiasm! I will never look at a banana the same way again hahaha :)
Hahaha, love this x
just watched it again as a refresher. Such a great analogy and super helpful :)
I’m a new older rider (I won’t mention my age and I could sort of follow along but I think the banana and what it represents could’ve been better described at the f beginning is as some times you have it flat and somethings up. You also say to sit to the the inside again as a beginner I’m not sure I follower, do mean sit more heavily to one side or to physically move your butt to the other side of the saddle. Maybe sitting on a saddle that’s not on a horse may have helped us novices a bit more. I’ll watch again on a few more months and maybe it’ll make more sense .
Hi there! If you stay tuned this week we are releasing another video which includes exercises off the horse and this should help with your understanding. The best way is to subscribe and then you will not miss the video when it comes out x
OMG this is so usefull ! Thank you so much and hail to the banana !!
Yes!! All hail the banana!
Love this!
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I love your video's, I have been waiting for your information for a good thirty years. If I had a trainer like you I would have been so much further trained. Where Are you locked can take lessons . Well I know that’s a fantastic dream but keep me thinking. Thanks love your way!
So glad you are enjoying the videos so much Carol! Alicia is based in the UK! x
Excellent explanation as always, my horse leans on the outside rein going to the left, she puts all her weight on this rein and try's to bend her head to the left to much, the only thing i can do is is give her a light rein so it does not deaden my arm, any suggestion or maybe a video on this, thanks 😁 this does improve as the lesson progresses but any suppling exercise advice would be greatly appreciated
Hi there! good question, what this means is the horse is leaning more heavy on the right shoulder, so you may need to use some counter flexion when going to the left so you essentially straighten out the horse. Watch this Mowgley playlist and especially watch the early work in the round yard and then the work in the arena and all through these videos it shows you how to supple a horse that is not even (Mowgley also looks too much left and leans a bit right shoulder) ruclips.net/p/PLilNDMqFJS_CVtqt5n2YyQRerenQr-XKQ
SUPER thank you so much
Glad you are loving it!
I’m so excited just listening to you. One question. Where do I sit when my horse falls out when catering a circle.
Hi Peter, when cantering you need to sit to the inside and if the horse is falling out that means the horses outside shoulder is not upright and in balance. Try checking if the horses head is in the middle of its chest and all 4 feet have the same weight.
Dear Alicia
Thank you so much for the banana analogy. So kind and thoughtful xxx I have had the privilege of riding a horse in half pass... but he did it because he had been trained and for him the cue was in our arena position!! When I tried without that cue, to see if I could initiate the move myself it was unclear where I should apply my leg. Trainer couldn't desctibe it either as was from another discipline but had taught himself these 'add ons'. I was so grateful for the experience I didn't want to be too demanding. As one of your on-line students I've noticed how you, and Natasha before you, have been willing to be so precise and generous. So I wondered if yku would possibly consider adding in the formal language too??? Such as apply the leg in the direction of desired travel. So for example a bend to the left of the horse (banana) you sit in the hole (?) with both horse and rider rib cage open on the right but you apply pressire with the left leg to move to the right and make no leg contact with the right leg (the outside leg??) in crossing the arena in half pass from left to right.... Is that correct???
Just checking in to ensure I've understood you correctly...!!!???
Thank you soooooo much
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Bananaaaa!!! Are you one of the minions??? You sure are as cute 😍 . Thanks for this great video
Hahaha thank you 🤩
thank you
You're welcome, Shamma! What was your biggest takeaway from the video?
Bravo 👏
Thank you :)