Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Are your hands truly independent—or are you unknowingly balancing on the reins?
In this video, I'm breaking down one of the most common rider issues that can sabotage your horse's training: lack of independent hands. I'll show you how to test your hand independence, explain the signs you're accidentally balancing on the reins, and share simple exercises to fix it — whether you're just starting out or have years in the saddle.
You'll learn:
✅ How to test your hand independence
✅ Common faults in walk, rising trot, and sitting trot
✅ The link between your seat and your hands
✅ Exercises I use (and you can, too!) to improve contact and softness
✅ Why independent hands matter for your horse’s comfort and development
💡 Independent hands aren’t something you magically get overnight—they take awareness, consistency, and time. I’m working on them too!
➡️ Try the exercises and let me know in the comments what you discover. I’d love to hear from you!
✨ Helpful links I mention:
🎥 Seat Exercises Video - youtu.be/n4sY_XSyC4c
🎥 Sitting Trot Video - youtu.be/4ux5Mh5hK_c
📌 Download my free Three Principles Handout - basichorsetraining.com/3-principles
📌 Have questions? Drop them in the comments, and I'll do my best to answer!
📌 Want to know more about Basic Horse Training Academy - Go Here 👉 basichorsetraining.com/courses/basic-horse-training-academy
❤️ No obligation whatsoever, but if I have brought you value and you would like to donate to support this channel or buy the horses some hay!! Go Here buymeacoffee.com/basichorsetraining
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Are your hands truly independent—or are you unknowingly balancing on the reins?
In this video, I'm breaking down one of the most common rider issues that can sabotage your horse's training: lack of independent hands. I'll show you how to test your hand independence, explain the signs you're accidentally balancing on the reins, and share simple exercises to fix it — whether you're just starting out or have years in the saddle.
You'll learn:
✅ How to test your hand independence
✅ Common faults in walk, rising trot, and sitting trot
✅ The link between your seat and your hands
✅ Exercises I use (and you can, too!) to improve contact and softness
✅ Why independent hands matter for your horse’s comfort and development
💡 Independent hands aren’t something you magically get overnight—they take awareness, consistency, and time. I’m working on them too!
➡️ Try the exercises and let me know in the comments what you discover. I’d love to hear from you!
✨ Helpful links I mention:
🎥 Seat Exercises Video - youtu.be/n4sY_XSyC4c
🎥 Sitting Trot Video - youtu.be/4ux5Mh5hK_c
📌 Download my free Three Principles Handout - basichorsetraining.com/3-principles
📌 Have questions? Drop them in the comments, and I'll do my best to answer!
📌 Want to know more about Basic Horse Training Academy - Go Here 👉 basichorsetraining.com/courses/basic-horse-training-academy
❤️ No obligation whatsoever, but if I have brought you value and you would like to donate to support this channel or buy the horses some hay!! Go Here buymeacoffee.com/basichorsetraining
Find me on Facebook: facebook.com/basichorsetraining
Find me on Instagram: instagram.com/basichorsetraining
BLOG POST: basichorsetraining.com
#basichorsetraining #horsetraining
![Get The Correct Leg Position Riding Your Horse [Made Easy]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/l-YEWz_mvF8/mqdefault.jpg "Get The Correct Leg Position Riding Your Horse [Made Easy]
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You need to have a good, stable leg position while riding your horse to give your horse correct and reproducible leg aids. If you cant do this, you risk confusing your horse, and then the horse has no chance of doing what you request of him. In this video, I explain what the correct leg position looks like. First, I explain the classically correct leg position, then I tell you about the 2 most common faults riders have with their leg position, and then if you wait until the end, I give you a tip on leg pressure.
This horse riding lesson is for beginners through to advanced riders. If you want to train your horse you need to have a correct horse rider position as it is your most valuable asset. If you are looking for some dressage training for beginners through to advanced riders I hope you find my videos helpful.
Dont forget to download your FREE guide - 3 Principles to help you train your horse with ease: You will find it here - https://basichorsetraining.com/3-principles/
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