Keeping the heels down is one of many building blocks required to create a solid riding foundation. If care is not taken to get the beginner firmly grounded
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Show Me that You’re Ready To Canter
When is a rider ready to canter? A reader commented that students she was teaching at summer camp were pushy about wanting to canter and were unable to assess their own riding
The Best Exercises to Help You Keep Your Heels Down
My #1 Best Heels Down Exercise For Kids Who Ride, To Do at Home: The Step Stretch This is the oldest and best exercise to work your heels
Trouble KeepingYour Heels Down When You Ride? Check These 6 Things
1. Sitting Correctly: If you have trouble keeping your heels down when you ride, check to see if you’re sitting correctly. By sitting correctly I mean in a
“Get Those Heels Down!” part 3
Problems With Heels Knowing what the problem is in your heel goes a long way with how to correct your heel position. Two especially common problems are curling
“Get Those Heels Down!”part 2
In part 1 we discussed why to get your heels down. In part 2 we’ll talk about how to get the heels down. And then in part 3
“Get Those Heels Down!” part 1
“Keep your heels DOWN!” What rider hasn’t heard this a multitude of times? And what riding instructor hasn’t said this to the point of near despair? That one