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BASIC
SEAT 3
Build
up exercise
Seat with Egyptian pot arms
Method
- Sit as for basic seat 2 but with arms bent with palms of
hands upwards.
- Hands should be level with shoulders.
Tips
- Ensure arms remain still and do not bounce.
- Arms should be in line with shoulders, hips and feet.
Correct Egyptian pot arms
Full Basic Seat
Method
- From grips extend arms fully as you lift them
sideways until they are straight and in line with shoulders and hips.
- Hands should be at eye level.
- Arms should remain still.
Correct basic seat arms, fingers level with eyes
Tips
Upper body should
remain still and poised allowing the movement of the horse to be
absorbed through the hips and legs.
- Outside arm should not be visible behind
the vaulter.
Incorrect basic seat - arms, fingers are below eye
level.
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