Ride the Perfect Circle: Dressage Basics

Want to know how to ride a perfect circle? This week, with the help of Stephanie Seheult of Ride Advanced Physio, we’ll show you what NOT to do, followed by what we SHOULD be doing and exactly what muscles to use to do it!
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HOW TO RIDE THE PERFECT CIRCLE!
OK let’s ride some circles!
It’s no secret that the vast majority of us are asymmetrical, so even when we think we’re being super straight, we’re lopsided one way or the other, or have greater strength on one side over the other.
When riding a circle most riders will favor leading one shoulder forward, which works fine on one circle, but is the complete opposite of what’s needed on the opposite bend.
Here’s some tips to counteract our natural asymmetry and to ride a great circle!
Instead of collapsing the waist and dropping the inside shoulder, rotate the shoulders in tandem as if they are a camera on a tripod.
Instead of pulling your inside rein while on the circle, allow the rotation of the shoulders to naturally give the turning aid with the rein.
Don’t make a concerted effort to weight your inside seat bone on the circle, allow the rotation of the shoulders place the weight on that seat bone because of the way you’re turning.
Inside leg stays on the girth as with the natural fall of the leg.
Outside leg comes very slightly back to guide the horse round the circle.
Turning the shoulders will be limited by the tightness you feel in your body but once you know what side is your tight side, you can work on it.
You only need to turn your shoulders as much as you want your horse’s shoulders to move. Think of yourself like a steering wheel!
The muscles to turn the shoulders correctly to one side are the transverse abdominis and the opposite oblique from the direction of your turn.
Watch the video where Stephanie goes into much more detail and I ride Mercurio the wrong way, and the right way following Stephanie’s advice!
Thanks so much for watching, and happy riding.
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  • @Lynne2106
    @Lynne21062 жыл бұрын

    This was so helpful! I’ve been riding “squircles” I have more difficulty turning to the left. Now I am going to pay attention to that in my “ground work” instead of worrying so much about fixing that in my horse’s ground work. It’s going to make a big difference when I am in the saddle. I haven’t been correct in my reins either . I can hardly wait to try this out. Thanks so much 🐴

  • @melaniehalpin1422
    @melaniehalpin14222 жыл бұрын

    HI Amelia! Love this video! Thank you! We are just the opposite from you. My horse, Ducati and I are both stiff going to the right, and remembering to get my right shoulder back has been a challenge but oh my, what a difference it makes when I do so. He says “thank you for helping me” by staying out on the circle, staying balanced, relaxed, and not falling in. I love the improvement and feel of our rides when I remember this important piece of the puzzle. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued help and inspiration with all your instructional videos!!!🥰👏🐴👍🏻💕

  • @wandabibens2126
    @wandabibens21262 жыл бұрын

    Excellent detailed instruction! Thank you!

  • @emilyeide5414
    @emilyeide54142 жыл бұрын

    Great video and information. Thank you!

  • @fatescollide6591
    @fatescollide65912 жыл бұрын

    Love! Super helpful! Thank you!

  • @dashag3554
    @dashag35542 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video. It's very rare when the problem of the rider is highlighted. I have an S-shape scoliosis and would be very appreciated if you'll demonstrate how to overwhelm an "overbanding" in such cases.

  • @debistevens3238
    @debistevens32382 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for doing this video just for me! Your comments from the video I sent you were so enlightening! Thank you so much for all the information you share with us.

  • @gagoulec
    @gagoulec2 жыл бұрын

    Whoa! An easy trick that improves sooo much! Thank you!!!

  • @averykathleen
    @averykathleen2 жыл бұрын

    This was such an AMAZING video!!! Love the dressage basics videos!!! Also to answer your question I have a much harder time going to the left!! ☺️

  • @samchen1159
    @samchen11592 жыл бұрын

    Nice video. This is a good explanation from Physio. Thanks.

  • @carlosbeirao6070
    @carlosbeirao60702 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely great!!! My problem is more to the left! Thanks a milllion Amelia!

  • @Sam-nb1rm
    @Sam-nb1rm Жыл бұрын

    Clearly explained! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @kimberleenadwocki4393
    @kimberleenadwocki43932 жыл бұрын

    Great video on how to practice turning with your body. I practiced yesterday on Glory. Thank you 😊

  • @carolinlarson4089
    @carolinlarson40892 жыл бұрын

    Definitely much more trouble going left, more so at the canter than other gaits. Not only my shoulders but my hips want to maintain that right going position. Thanks to you and Stephanie for the advice on how to start to correct this!

  • @susangillham8771
    @susangillham87712 жыл бұрын

    This is really helpful Amelia. I am stiff on the right , neck, shoulder and hip, so is Mirage. Our circles to the left are a true challenge. I still do Stephanie’s exercises from the rider position master class. I loose a lot of thrust on the circles as well.

  • @douglassteele8368
    @douglassteele83682 жыл бұрын

    Thank you forv the video and instruction. I don't really have trouble one direction or the other but I think the control with my shoulders will help alot.

  • @wendylow5748
    @wendylow57482 жыл бұрын

    I'm off to a show tomorrow (horse trial TR Level) and I am going to ride the perfect circle or half circle! Thanks Amelia!

  • @lynneburger2549
    @lynneburger2549

    Excellent!

  • @lolabannister4365
    @lolabannister43652 жыл бұрын

    Thank you this is really helpful xx

  • @dawnmcmenamin6192
    @dawnmcmenamin61922 жыл бұрын

    Helpful! Thank you