critique me...

[AllEquestrian]

be has harsh as you want (the harsher the better really! - as i quite want to improve)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a34/helena88/varras010.jpg

Note: im a jumper, hence the forward seat! lol thats the only thing im excusing!!

[jUmPingIsLifE]

you need to open up your chest more, pull your shoulders back and lift your ribcage. since the angle of the photo is not side on its really hard to really see your leg and what your upper body really looks like. all i can do is guess using what you gave me. the upper body is easy to see though.
stretch the weight into your heels and relax your lower leg.

you have some chicken elbows going on, keep those elbows at your side. i could be wrong but it looks a bit like you are quite tense in your wrist and 'holding' your horse where he is. try not to hold him so much, you want contact but a light contact where your horse is carrying himself.

you look like a fine rider though, these are some nit picky things that i got from your picture.

[Skyhuntress]

Hehe, jUmPingIsLifE pretty much nailed the key points. Here is what I noticed:

1) You need to lift your shoulders back (which will lift your chest up as well)
2) I definately agree that you have floppy elbows.
3) Keep your thumbs up on top of the reins instead of to the side
4) You have a lovely lower leg position, but turn your toe more inwards so that your calf hugs the saddle more
5) Heels (the bane of my existance!) need to be pushed down more

Other then that, I think you guys look cute! Your horse looks like a total powder keg, is he?

[AllEquestrian]

Your horse looks like a total powder keg, is he?

a what?! :eek:

thanks both of you guys for the critiques, everything much appreciated

anyone else?

[AllEquestrian]

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