👢 “Heels down” is one of the most common instructions riders hear… but it’s not the full picture. They are told that heels down is what absorbs the movement but that’s not strictly true. Absorbing the horse’s movement doesn’t come from forcing your heel down - it comes from how the body allows controlled motion through the joints: ✅ A relaxed foot and ankle ✅ Flexion in the knee & mobility in the hip ✅ Elastic support from tendons, ligaments & fascia - working like springs to store and release
👢 “Heels down” is one of the most common instructions riders hear…
13.5K views2 weeks ago
FacebookPegasus Physiotherapy
👢 “Heels down” is one of the most common instructions riders hear… but it’s not the full picture. They are told that heels down is what absorbs the movement but that’s not strictly true. Absorbing the horse’s movement doesn’t come from forcing your heel down - it comes from how the body allows controlled motion through the joints: ✅ A relaxed foot and ankle ✅ Flexion in the knee & mobility in the hip ✅ Elastic support from tendons, ligaments & fascia - working like springs to store and release
👢 “Heels down” is one of the most common instructions riders hear…
8.4K views2 weeks ago
FacebookPegasus Physiotherapy
42K views | Ever since riding my welsh pony 'Smokey' at pony club,...
2:55
42K views | Ever since riding my welsh pony 'Smokey' at pony club,...
42.8K views3 weeks ago
FacebookDressage Rider Training
13K views · 524 reactions |  ‘Heels Down’: Is It Really Safer?...
0:07
13K views · 524 reactions |  ‘Heels Down’: Is It Really Safer?...
55.9K views1 week ago
FacebookPegasus Physiotherapy
New to Heels? 5 Expert-Backed Tricks to Walk Confidently in High Heels
New to Heels? 5 Expert-Backed Tricks to Walk Confidently in Hig…
Feb 8, 2021
yournextshoes.com
72K views · 856 reactions | Is “heels down” really good advice for riders? Here is what is more important for a steady leg. And remember... The 30 Day Better Riding Quest Opened Yesterday! Learn More Here: www.horseclass.com/brq • • • #rider #riders #horseriding #horseriding #horseridingclub #horseridingtales #horseridinglessons #ridinghorses #ridinghorses | HorseClass | Facebook
0:36
72K views · 856 reactions | Is “heels down” really good advice for rider…
35.2K views2 weeks ago
FacebookHorseClass
Ride Deeper in Your Heels! 3 Ways to Get Your Heels Down WITHOUT PAIN
2:53
Ride Deeper in Your Heels! 3 Ways to Get Your Heels Down WITHOU…
658 views3 weeks ago
YouTubeHashtag Team Fuego Equestrian
4:31
Adult Beginner Riding lessons - Balance, one rein stops and circle…
12.9K viewsMay 1, 2020
YouTubeLoneStarWoman Equestrian
6:35
A Simple Exercise to Improve Steering While Riding (and preven…
21.2K viewsMay 21, 2021
YouTubeHorseClass
How to Sit On Your Heels - Seiza for Everyone
884.2K viewsNov 5, 2022
YouTubeUpright Health
#1 Way to Improve Your Riding
4.4K views10 months ago
YouTubeAmelia Newcomb Dressage
2:15
Horse Riding: How To Start
877.6K viewsJul 19, 2010
YouTubeVideojug
10:02
HOW TO STOP BOUNCING ON A HORSE
406K viewsNov 17, 2020
YouTubeCarmella Abel - Equine Helper
0:59
Standing Heel Raises
198.1K viewsSep 19, 2014
YouTubeCoury & Buehler Physical Therapy
2:19
How to Ride a Horse
429.8K viewsNov 15, 2010
YouTubeHowcast
10:57
HOW TO TACK UP YOUR HORSE WESTERN
457.7K viewsJul 25, 2017
YouTubeSunset Trails Stables
10:40
BEGINNER HORSE RIDING MISTAKES - TOP 10 🐴
1.1M viewsNov 12, 2019
YouTubeJSHorsemanship
8:02
How To Steer a Horse (STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE)
261.8K viewsJul 27, 2020
YouTubeCarmella Abel - Equine Helper
11:11
Drustew View: Heeling Tips on the Heel-O-Matic
219.6K viewsApr 5, 2012
YouTubedrustew
1:51
How To Walk in High Heels
1.3M viewsDec 1, 2014
YouTubeHowToBasic
11:56
The Aids - How to "Talk to your Horse"
56.7K viewsJun 30, 2021
YouTubeAmelia Newcomb Dressage
7:44
How to Halter and Lead Your Horse
14.4K viewsMay 12, 2020
YouTubeToni's Tack Tips
7:31
HOW TO RIDE A HORSE (EASY BEGINNERS GUIDE)
936K viewsJan 4, 2021
YouTubeCarmella Abel - Equine Helper
7:50
How to Walk in Heels & Stilettos =P
3.8M viewsMar 23, 2011
YouTubeWendy's Lookbook
5:09
How to Handle the Reins- Beginner Horseback Riding
201.2K viewsAug 21, 2019
YouTubeRising K Ranch
3:28
🐎 Learn How to Ride a Horse 🏇 for Beginners in Just 3 Minutes : Hors…
298.5K viewsOct 19, 2020
YouTubeMr.Animate
11:18
How To Teach Your Horse The ‘Laydown' (Part 1) No Ropes/No F…
766K viewsOct 18, 2018
YouTubeSam VanFleet
3:14
Tips for Trotting with Ease
193.2K viewsApr 4, 2020
YouTubeWeaver Equine
8:41
Horse Riding Lessons | Helping Your Horse To Turn
7.7K viewsJul 9, 2021
YouTubeBasic Horse Training
5:23
Clinton Anderson: How to Stop Your Horse From Tripping - Downunde…
27.2K viewsJan 21, 2020
YouTubeDUHorseman
See more videos
Static thumbnail place holder