6 exercises to help keep your heels down when riding
Alison Buttery2020-06-01T21:36:19+01:00Maintaining a good lower leg position with the heels a little lower than your toes, is important for so many reasons: To be able to apply leg aids effectively and correctly To help you stay on board and secure if the horse is excitable To help build a balanced, symmetrical, independent seat Lots of riders struggle to keep their heels down, and have a tendency to draw their heels up as they use their legs, gripping and nagging with each stride. So, here are my favourite exercises to help you lengthen your legs and achieve better foot position: Start with your seat! [...]