Question # 217: Lately, going over stadium and xc jumps my bum leans off to the right side so I am not straight over the saddle. This also causes my horse to jump things a bit sideways occasionally. In a clinic the clinician had me...
...do grids with only my left stirrup and it helped a bit but I still tend to lean occasionally. I only do it over some fences. Are there any exercises on and/or off my mount I could do to try and overcome this habit? I also have a tough time releasing my elbows and being supple with them in dressage and jumping. Would there be exercises you suggest to help me with this also? (Lexi)
Hi Lexi!
Wow, I can honestly say I have never seen or heard of a rider with this problem before! Kudos to you for having such an original problem! You must be a creative person :) In addition to riding and jumping with only your left stirrup, you could try... (Click on Question Title above (in blue) to read full answer)
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