Four Solid Crest Releases
1 I like this rider and she has a good position, but my first impression is that she is loose. To fix that, I suggest that she shorten her leather one hole because the angle behind her knee is too open and I sense that she’s reaching for the iron, which can destabilize the leg. Then she needs to work without stirrups a few times a week or have a qualified person longe her without stirrups. I’d also like to see her twist her iron so the outside branch leads the inside, which will make her leg more solid and improve its aesthetics.
The rider’s seat is out of the saddle just enough and her back is flat—she has beautiful upper-body control. This is an excellent example of a short
