Basic Position & Posture

Step-by-step lesson

Basic Position & Posture

Learn a balanced riding position step-by-step: eyes, shoulders, hands, and heels.

Riding10 min5 steps

Before you start

Complete these lessons first

Mounting Block Basics

Pass this quiz first

Safety Basics

Step by step

Look up and ahead (not at the horse’s neck).
Check: Eyes up.
Sit tall: ear–shoulder–hip–heel line (ask your instructor to check).
Check: I feel stacked and balanced.
Hands quiet, thumbs on top, with soft elbows.
Check: Hands don’t bounce.
Heels down gently (don’t force them).
Check: Ankles feel soft.
Breathe and relax your shoulders.
Check: I can breathe calmly.

Common mistakes

Looking down
Tight shoulders

Coach cues

Eyes up.
Soft elbows.

Stop and get help if

You feel pain
You feel unstable

Key terms

Practice drills

Two-Point BalanceBuild leg strength and balance.

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