Dressage Solutions: Maintain a Low Hand and Closed Elbow
To help you maintain a low hand and closed elbow …
Imagine you are taking your toddler on her first ride, and she is sitting on your lap in the saddle. Through all of your movements and transitions, those low-together hands and tucked-in elbows act like a seatbelt for your little one to enjoy her first ride safely. —Bonnie Walker
(Illustration by Sandy Rabinowitz)
Bonnie Walker has earned her U.S. Dressage Federation (USDF) silver medal and is a USDF “L” Education Program graduate with distinction. She has participated in multiple teacher-training workshops on advanced biomechanics, hosted by “S” judge Sandy Howard, to enhance her skills as an instructor so they equal her ability to ride, train and compete. She is a USDF Certified Instructor. Visit dressagedifferent.com.
