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Exercises for a Strong Lower Leg in Equestrian Riding

Exercises for a Strong Lower Leg in Equestrian Riding

140.8K viewsMar 25, 2025

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Mounting from the Ground Part Six: Leg Strength What do we actually need to mount from the ground? I did a post looking at the mobility & strength demands of mounting from the ground a while ago, and despite the controversy of *gasp* not using a mounting block, I still firmly maintain that the ability to mount from the ground on BOTH sides is not only a safety thing, but is also a good screen of our mobility & strength. So these videos are intended to help you screen and work on these requiremen

Mounting from the Ground Part Six: Leg Strength What do we actually need to mount from the ground? I did a post looking at the mobility & strength demands of mounting from the ground a while ago, and despite the controversy of *gasp* not using a mounting block, I still firmly maintain that the ability to mount from the ground on BOTH sides is not only a safety thing, but is also a good screen of our mobility & strength. So these videos are intended to help you screen and work on these requiremen

11.8K viewsDec 22, 2023

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How do you apply your lower leg? How much have you really thought about it? When we are taught to ride, our coaches, usually cue us to “squeeze our legs“ to get the horse to move forward. While that is fine for a novice, often it is not greatly refined or differently taught as we progress in our skills. Most of us still rely quite heavily on our hamstrings to pull our lower leg back, our adductors to squeeze our knees in, and our hip flexors to pull our thigh up when trying to apply the lower le

How do you apply your lower leg? How much have you really thought about it? When we are taught to ride, our coaches, usually cue us to “squeeze our legs“ to get the horse to move forward. While that is fine for a novice, often it is not greatly refined or differently taught as we progress in our skills. Most of us still rely quite heavily on our hamstrings to pull our lower leg back, our adductors to squeeze our knees in, and our hip flexors to pull our thigh up when trying to apply the lower le

111.8K viewsAug 2, 2024

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Just a bit more nuance to the conversation about where your leg aids are being generated from. As a physio, I quite often see riders struggling with pain or mobility impairments resulting from over gripping with their thighs and not relying enough on their glute and lateral hip muscles to provide stability for their seat and leg. Relying on your thigh muscles to grip and stabilize your seat, and you hip flexors and hamstrings to drive your leg up when applying a lower leg, often results in a loc

Just a bit more nuance to the conversation about where your leg aids are being generated from. As a physio, I quite often see riders struggling with pain or mobility impairments resulting from over gripping with their thighs and not relying enough on their glute and lateral hip muscles to provide stability for their seat and leg. Relying on your thigh muscles to grip and stabilize your seat, and you hip flexors and hamstrings to drive your leg up when applying a lower leg, often results in a loc

171 viewsJun 11, 2023

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As I always say, a solid foundation in the tack begins with the lower leg. So let’s talk about one of the key basics of correct leg position: A common fault I find at clinics is the lack of heel depth and improper placement of the foot in the stirrup. The foot should be placed in the stirrup just over the ball or slightly in front of the ball should one have a less flexible ankle, and a toe angle of 10-30 degrees. Typically, 10-30 degrees is normal, but of course it’s according to your conformat

As I always say, a solid foundation in the tack begins with the lower leg. So let’s talk about one of the key basics of correct leg position: A common fault I find at clinics is the lack of heel depth and improper placement of the foot in the stirrup. The foot should be placed in the stirrup just over the ball or slightly in front of the ball should one have a less flexible ankle, and a toe angle of 10-30 degrees. Typically, 10-30 degrees is normal, but of course it’s according to your conformat

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How do you apply your lower leg? How much have you really thought about it? When we are taught to ride, our coaches, usually cue us to “squeeze our legs“ to get the horse to move forward. While that is fine for a novice, often it is not greatly refined or differently taught as we progress in our skills. Most of us still rely quite heavily on our hamstrings to pull our lower leg back, our adductors to squeeze our knees in, and our hip flexors to pull our thigh up when trying to apply the lower le

How do you apply your lower leg? How much have you really thought about it? When we are taught to ride, our coaches, usually cue us to “squeeze our legs“ to get the horse to move forward. While that is fine for a novice, often it is not greatly refined or differently taught as we progress in our skills. Most of us still rely quite heavily on our hamstrings to pull our lower leg back, our adductors to squeeze our knees in, and our hip flexors to pull our thigh up when trying to apply the lower le

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What does an old ankle sprain have to do with an unstable lower leg? Sometimes, nothing at all—but in this case, it might have quite a lot to do with it! During a recent assessment, we discovered a few interesting things. My client’s dorsiflexion (that “heels down” or “knees over toes” range) was limited on their right ankle. On top of that, their right lower leg struggled with stability and toed out more noticeably compared to their left. After some discussion (and a look at their riding videos

What does an old ankle sprain have to do with an unstable lower leg? Sometimes, nothing at all—but in this case, it might have quite a lot to do with it! During a recent assessment, we discovered a few interesting things. My client’s dorsiflexion (that “heels down” or “knees over toes” range) was limited on their right ankle. On top of that, their right lower leg struggled with stability and toed out more noticeably compared to their left. After some discussion (and a look at their riding videos

59.5K viewsDec 3, 2024

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Top Equestrian Exercise: The Standing Clam for Hip Mobility & Core Strength

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There’s a simple test that can tell you exactly why your toes point out.⬇️ Whether you agree this is something to try to modify or not, there's lots of riding disciplines where your toes out flapping in the wind is less than ideal. There are plenty of reasons this happens (strength, mobility, awareness, compensation)... but one of the biggest is a lack of hip internal rotation. Picture the thigh, knee, and toe forming one tidy line down the horse’s side. If your hip and knee can’t rotate inward

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🐎 Struggling to understand how to use your leg aids correctly? Here’s a quick tip to help you!Think of your horse’s body as staying between your legs. 🌉 When they’re going where you want, your legs should be passive. But if they fall in or out, they should run into your leg. 👉 If your leg is always on, your horse will eventually tune it out. I picked up this super helpful tip from Laura Ashley Dressage —go check out her account if you haven’t already! ✨💬 Need more help with your rider positi

60.6K viewsMay 18, 2025

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As dressage riders, we all strive to have that beautiful long & relaxed leg wrapped around the horse. Tight hamstrings or over-dominant abductors can cause your leg to shorten & toes to turn out. This makes it difficult to maintain correct position in the saddle. Here are 4 exercises to help you lengthen your leg for dressage. Get the FREE Dressage Rider Fitness Guide that will show you how. • "This is great for finding asymmetry & weaknesses I didn't know I had" - Eryn, UK • "I can feel the dif

70.3K viewsMay 18, 2017

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How to use your legs correctly when riding a horse: our ultimate guide

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Discovering My Strongest Leg While Riding Horses

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Fix Your Leg Position in Equestrian Riding

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Tori Goddard ✨Equestrian Health Coach on Instagram: "Here are the 5 best leg mobility exercises that you can practice as an equestrian for a more effective leg 💃 Wearing my favorite @freerideequestrian pants and @kasteldenmark shirt 🥰 #dressage #equestrian #horse #fitness #mobility"

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Solutions for Lower Leg Problems in Equestrian Riding

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Understanding Forward in Dressage Riding

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