Relaxed Elbows Versus Turned-Out Too Far
1 Overall: My first impression is this is a beautiful picture. I love this rider’s position, and I love the horse.
Leg: The fence standard is in the way, so it’s hard to see where the stirrup is on the rider’s foot, but I suspect that she’s standing on her toes because her heel looks just level or higher than her toes. But I like the contact she has with her leg—it’s more back in the calf, maintaining contact with the saddle but relaxed.
Seat: Her seat is nicely out of the saddle and over the pommel. Her hip angle is closed appropriately for the height of the fence.
She’s using a beautiful crest release, giving the horse the freedom of his head and neck. Her
